Asia-Pacific business leaders are demanding stricter artificial intelligence (AI) governance and tighter cross-border policing to counter the surge in sophisticated online scams and cyber fraud across the region. The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, formalized a...
DoubleDragon Corp. is accelerating its international hospitality expansion, moving closer to debuting its first homegrown hotel brand in Japan. The property developer, controlled by billionaires Edgar “Injap” Sia II and Tony Tan Caktiong, is aiming to capitalize on its standardized...
Every day, the world depends on energy to power homes, buildings, devices, transportation, and digital technologies. In the modern age, energy has become an essential resource that drives economic growth and technological advancement. Yet behind this convenience lies a growing challenge: much of...
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Bieber is officially joining the lineup for the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, taking the stage alongside Madonna, Shakira, and BTS in what organizers are billing as the tournament 's first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime spectacle. FIFA announced Wednesday that...
The Southern Police District (SPD) is investigating a police officer caught on video beating the red light in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig, at around 10:40 p.m. on July 6. Authorities said the officer involved has already been identified. “The Southern Police District is currently...
Tightened rules and stricter oversight of the gaming sector may have hampered efforts to recover revenues lost in previous quarters, but global credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings said a more supportive visa policy and the rebound in online gambling could help gaming operators bounce back in...
Nasdaq-listed Hotel101 Global Holdings Corp. signed definitive agreements to jointly develop a 770-room hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. In a statement on Wednesday, July 1, the hospitality platform controlled by DoubleDragon Corp. said the project is a joint venture with Thailand’s Origin Property...
Philippine manufacturing activity improved for a second straight month in June as stronger domestic demand supported new orders and production, although business confidence fell to its lowest level in five months as firms remained wary after recent cost pressures. In a report on Wednesday, July 1,...
Eight emerging market (EM) economies, including the Philippines, are likely to suffer the severe effects of El Niño, S&P Global Ratings projected, warning that below-average rainfall could significantly affect water and electricity supply, as well as rice and corn production. “Drought conditions...
The Sy family’s SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) and BDO Unibank Inc. led the seven largest Philippine public companies in the Forbes Global 2000 ranking for 2026. For the 24th year, Forbes’ Global 2000 ranked the largest public companies in the world using four metrics—sales, profits, assets, and...
Filipino storytelling scored a major international victory after the ABS-CBN drama series “The Silent Noise” was named Best Asian Content at the 2026 Global OTT Awards, beating entries from across Asia during ceremonies held on June 20 at the Busan Cinema Center. The win marked a significant...
Alliance Global Group Inc. (AGI), the holding company of tycoon Andrew Tan, is confident that its growth trajectory remains intact, credit to a diversified investment portfolio that keeps it resilient against ongoing geopolitical challenges. “We entered 2026 with a strong balance sheet and...
