Philippines shifts banana and pineapple exports to containers

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has partnered with the CMA CGM Group to introduce containerized shipping for banana and pineapple exports from the Philippines to Japan and South Korea. The move replaces traditional breakbulk shipping with...

Philippines' SM Group to exit data centre business, cites high power cost

Image Credits: SM Investments Corporation Philippine conglomerate SM Investments Corp., part of the Sy family, has announced its plan to exit the data centre business. It plans to divest its stake in YCO Global Cloud Centres. SM Investments’...

Philippines to Borrow $47 Billion in 2026 as Budget Gap Widens

“We seek to expand and upgrade infrastructure including digital infrastructure; ensure affordable, reliable and clean energy,” Marcos said in his budget message, adding state spending will go toward healthcare, food, and peace and security among...

HD Hyundai’s new Philippine yard to open in January with capacity for 10 ships a year

South Korea’s HD Hyundai is set to restart large-scale shipbuilding in the Philippines from January next year, with a revamped Subic Bay yard capable of turning out up to 10 vessels annually. The shipbuilding giant has signed a 10-year lease for...

ADB Approves $400 Million Loan To Boost Philippines' Food Security

(MENAFN- IANS) Manila, Aug 13 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a loan of 400 million US dollar to help the Philippines reduce hunger, food insecurity, and poor nutrition amid escalating climate and disaster...

Vietnam food body urges trade ministry to oppose Philippine rice ban

HANOI: The Vietnam Food Association has asked the country’s trade ministry to challenge a move by the Philippines to suspend rice imports for two months, two sources told Reuters, with traders saying it will harm local production. The Philippines,...

Aon’s reinsurance solutions promotes Jocelyn Po to Philippines head

Palawan Group Toasts to 40 Years of Empowering Filipinos with Trusted Allies

In a heartfelt celebration of enduring partnerships that help empower four decades of trusted service, the Palawan Group of Companies hosted its highly anticipated Partners’ Night on August 5 and 6, 2025, at the Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in...

76% of Filipinos using or planning to use AI for work, report finds

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could add ₱1.8 trillion (US$31 billion) to the Philippine economy, increasing gross value added by 7%, according to Google Philippines and consulting firm Public First. The 2025 Economic Opportunity Report highlights...

Philippines needs to diversify economy beyond consumption, says Balisacan

The Philippines needs to diversify its economy beyond household consumption and Metro Manila to achieve resilient and inclusive growth, according to Department of Economy, Planning and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan. Speaking at an...

Value of top 3 Indian family businesses equivalent to the Philippines’ GDP: Report

MUMBAI: The Ambanis continue as the largest family business in the country. Kumar Mangalam Birla is in the second spot, while the Jindal family is in third on the 2025 Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable (multi-generation) Family...

Red Bull Half Court Ignites a New Season of Streetball in the Philippines

Get your squads ready as Red Bull Half Court returns to the Philippines for a brand-new season filled with unmatched energy, raw determination, and high-stakes action. The biggest 3-on-3 streetball tournament is the ultimate battlefield for rising...

Hyun Bin makes a smooth landing in Manila

Hyun Bin didn’t so much crash-land in Manila as he glided in. Stylish and relaxed in a beige jacket, a simple shirt, and canvas sneakers, the South Korean star introduced himself to the local media without uttering a word. He just gave a polite...

Vietnam food association urges trade ministry to challenge Philippine rice import suspension

HANOI: The Vietnam Food Association has asked the country's trade ministry to challenge a move by the Philippines to suspend rice imports for two months, two sources told Reuters, with traders saying it will harm local production. The Philippines,...

Buying a Perfect Office Reception Desk in Manila

When moving into a professional environment—be it a workplace, resort, sanatorium, or showroom—the reception desk serves as the frontline of interaction. More than a purposeful entity, it’s miles the embodiment of first impressions. Its importance...

Manila Prince Hotel Presents Gown Designed by Renowned Designer Ryan Chris

Manila Prince Hotel highlights Filipino artistry by showcasing a stunning gown by renowned fashion and wedding designer Ryan Chris in its showroom. He was one of the featured designers at the hotel’s inaugural Manila Bridal Fair, held on July 26...

Unlocking the Philippines' golden secrets

Cordillera Mountain Range (Northern Luzon) Known as the "Philippine Klondike," this mountainous region, especially around Benguet and the Baguio district, has been a hotspot for gold mining for over a century. Historically, gold was transported...

Chinese Ships Collide: Karmic Payback for Years of Bullying the Philippine Coast Guard

RudolphChen, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons On an ongoing basis, the Chinese Coast Guard has harassed and intimidated Philippine Coast Guard and fishing vessels in the South China Sea. China claims almost the entire sea, while the Permanent...

Western aid cuts could derail Southeast Asia’s just energy transition, deepen regional divides: experts

A sharp drop in Western development aid threatens to derail Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition, hit its poorest nations hardest and tilt the region’s strategic ties further toward Asian powers such as China, Japan and South Korea, experts...

World : Top News Headlines In Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam : Aug 13, 2025

LAOS 1.LAO-SINGAPORE ELEVATE 51-YEAR-OLD BILATERAL TIES -- VIENTIANE TIMES Laos and Singapore will enhance their 51-year diplomatic ties by advancing multifaceted cooperation. They plan to improve collaboration in the economy, human resource...