DTI secures another P1B for CARES program
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will add another P1 billion to the total loans it is extending to micro and small businesses affected by the coronavirus disease pandemic,…
Singapore secures top spot as international shipping center for 7th consecutive year
A view of Tanjong Pagar Terminal and Brani Terminal on Jan 14, 2020.ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI SINGAPORE — Singapore retained its position as the world’s most important shipping hub on…
Singapore secures three of top five Southeast Asia deals despite COVID-19 slowdown
Singapore’s skyline on June 6, 2020. The Straits Times/Asia News Network SINGAPORE – Singapore clinched three of the top five private equity and venture capital deals struck in the region…
PH secures $5.76B in loans for COVID-19 response
The Philippine government has secured over $5.758 billion in foreign loans for its response to the new coronavirus pandemic. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the financing for the COVID-19 response…
MWSS secures $126-M loan from ADB for critical aqueduct
Water supply for households in Metro Manila, Rizal and Cavite is expected to be more secure as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $126-million loan to help the Metropolitan…
AstraZeneca secures orders for virus vaccine under testing
People commute on London Bridge during the morning rush hour after the introduction of measures to bring the country out of lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, in London, Wednesday May…