RoK pins high hope on FTA with Philippines

RoK pins high hope on FTA with Philippines

The Republic of Korea (RoK)'s Minister of of Trade, Industry and Energy Cheong In-kyo on December 26 said that the RoK-Philippines free trade agreement (FTA), set to take effect next week, will help the country further bolster its trade portfolio and contribute to maintaining a stable supply chain.
Higer New V Series, Leading Bus New Trend

Higer New V Series, Leading Bus New Trend

In November 2024, Higer New V Series buses officially launched in the Philippines, this batch of electric buses was the first batch of new energy buses introduced by the Philippines and put into commercial operation.
Philippines imposes temporary import ban on live cattle from Japan

Philippines imposes temporary import ban on live cattle from Japan

The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle and buffalo as well as their products from Japan due to the outbreak of lumpy skin disease (LSD), its Department of Agriculture said on December 19.
ADB approves 500 million USD loan for Philippines’s public financial management reform

ADB approves 500 million USD loan for Philippines’s public financial management reform

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on December 11 approved a 500 million USD policy-based loan to help the Philippines pursue its public financial management (PFM) reform agenda and ensure quality public services for its people.
Salmon Named Leading Fintech Group Philippines at the World Business Outlook Awards 2024

Salmon Named Leading Fintech Group Philippines at the World Business Outlook Awards 2024

Salmon, the fintech leader driving financial inclusion in Southeast Asia , has been recognized as the Leading Fintech Group Philippines at the esteemed World Business Outlook Awards 2024.
Baihu Kiln Rhyme culture for thousands of years

Baihu Kiln Rhyme culture for thousands of years

A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center (JXICC): Since more than 1,000 years ago, Chinese ceramics shipping to the Philippines greatly changed the habits of native Filipinos life, cultural exchange and collision.
Tropical storm Trami leaves at least 24 people dead in Philippines

Tropical storm Trami leaves at least 24 people dead in Philippines

Widespread flooding and landslides caused by tropical storm Trami in the northeastern Philippines left at least 24 people dead on October 24, swept away cars and prompted authorities to scramble for motorboats to rescue trapped villagers.
Hoskar night premium networking event in Manila - it's showtime in the Philippines on 13 november

Hoskar night premium networking event in Manila - it's showtime in the Philippines on 13 november

The hospitality and real estate markets in Southeast Asia (SEA) are rapidly growing, fueled by economic development, and a growing middle class.
More mpox cases reported in Philippines

More mpox cases reported in Philippines

The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) on September 16 announced three additional cases of monkeypox (mpox), bringing the total confirmed cases across the country this year to 18.
Philippines eyes partnership with UAE on nuclear energy

Philippines eyes partnership with UAE on nuclear energy

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is seeking cooperation opportunities with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. (ENEC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a bid to diversify the Southeast Asian country's energy sources.
Philippines reduces rice import tax to 15 pc

Philippines reduces rice import tax to 15 pc

The Philippines, one of the world's largest rice buyers and biggest importers of the Vietnamese grain, officially announced a reduction in rice import taxes from 35 per cent to 15 per cent, effective in early August this year and lasting until 2028.
Vietnam in same group with Indonesia, Philippines at ASEAN Cup 2024

Vietnam in same group with Indonesia, Philippines at ASEAN Cup 2024

Vietnam is in Group B together with Indonesia, Philippines, Myanmar and Laos at the 2024 ASEAN Cup, according to the results of the official draw that was held in Hanoi on May 21.
Philippines short of 190,000 health workers

Philippines short of 190,000 health workers

The Philippines is short of about 190,000 health workers while many decide to work overseas, Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said on May 22.
Philippines warns of scorching heat

Philippines warns of scorching heat

The national weather bureau of the Philippines on April 8 warned of a scorching heat index of up to 51 degrees Celsius in at least nine areas across the country.
Philippines has highest rate of female senior managers: survey

Philippines has highest rate of female senior managers: survey

A recent survey by London-based Grant Thornton - a global accounting group - shows that the Philippines takes the top spot among 28 countries in a ranking of the percentage of women in senior management.
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