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PH must rethink worker preparation amid AI use -- experts
Experts called on companies in the country to rethink preparing workers to cope with the rising artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and overseas migration.
Renminbi has ‘huge’ room to grow as more Chinese firms expand overseas: StanChart
But currency is unlikely to challenge the US dollar’s dominant position soon, say lender’s executives
Singapore beefs up rivalry with Hong Kong by picking 5 firms to boost equity market
Singapore’s central bank has selected five international asset managers to handle S$1.45 billion (US$1.3 billion) in locally focused equity strategies, making its latest effort to revive the city state’s stock market…
Peso weakness drives PH debt to record P19.61 trillion
The Philippine government"s outstanding debt hit a new record high of P19.606 trillion as of the end of August, up 1.12% from the previous month, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported.
Thailand floods disrupt Toyota production and Thai Airways cargo operations
Thailand’s flooding has moved from a regional disruption to a direct hit on two major pillars of the economy: automotive manufacturing and air cargo
PH slips 2 spots in global innovation ranking
The Philippines fell two spots in a global ranking of economies based on their innovation capabilities, according to this year"s Global Innovation Index (GII) released by the World Intellectual Property Organization…
Globe earns positive assessment from Morgan Stanley ahead of GCash IPO
Telecommunications firm Globe Telecom Inc. has secured a positive assessment from global investment bank Morgan Stanley ahead of Mynt's initial public offering.
Hong Kong’s IPO haul in first 9 months smashes record despite Nasdaq’s fundraising lead
Funds raised through Hong Kong initial public offerings (IPOs) doubled in the first nine months of 2026, reaching the highest level for the period since records began in 1980. A total of 112 companies raised US$48.4…
How Hong Kong entices Europe’s young start-up talent
Hong Kong’s efforts in advancing the city’s innovation and technology (I&T) industry have been highlighted in a number of international surveys in recent years. One of the most recent was the International Institute…
Intellicare pays out P9.35B in health benefits, claims in H1 2026
Health plan provider Intellicare on Wednesday said it paid out P9.35 billion in healthcare benefits and claims in the first half of 2026.
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