Gotianun: EastWest not for sale
East West Bank vice chair and CEO Antonio Moncupa The Gotianun group has refuted rumors that its banking arm, EastWest Bank, is on the auction block. “Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC)…
Puyat sees strong recovery of tourism industry from pandemic effects
MANILA, Philippines – The tourism industry can bounce back stronger from the effects of the various quarantine levels imposed nationwide to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat…
S. Korea, Singapore begin talks on digital trade deal
(Trade Ministry-Yonhap) via The Korea Herald SEOUL — South Korea and Singapore on Monday kicked off negotiations toward a digital trade deal, Seoul’s trade ministry said. South Korean Trade Minister…
Cleanfuel Extends Double Points Promo until June 30
Leading Independent Oil Company Cleanfuel is extending its Double Points promo until June 30, 2020, as part of the VIP Loyalty rewards program designed for loyal customers. The extension of…
Para Sa Bagong Bukas: Globe myBusiness strengthens support for local SMEs to adapt to new normal
While the term micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) may suggest that the industry is little in size, they play an important role in the Philippine economy. In 2019, the…
Coronavirus outbreak in Beijing takes a bite out of F&B industry
A waitress standing in a near-empty restaurant amid a wave of new Covid-19 cases in Beijing on June 20, 2020. EPA-EFE via The Straits Times/Asia News Network BEIJING — On…
SMC, DPWH to open last TPLEx segment on July 15
Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are set to open the final segment of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEx) this coming July…
FDC to tap capital markets
FDC and FLI president Josephine Gotianun-Yap. INQUIRER file photo Gotianun family-led conglomerate Filinvest Development Corp. (FDC) plans to return to the domestic or offshore bond market and is also considering…
Pandemic crimps inflow of long term investments into PH in Q1
MANILA, Philippines — The amount of long term equity investments entering the Philippines from abroad declined in the first quarter, punctuated by a sharp slowdown in March, which the central…
T-bill rates inched up across the board ahead of BSP policy rate decision
National Treasurer Rosalia de Leon / INQUIRER FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The government raised P20 billion from treasury bills on Monday even as rates inched up across-the-board while investors…