Philippines Business News

Globe brings 917 GDay 2026 Love Overload closer to communities nationwide

Globe is taking 917 GDay 2026 closer to customers. This year’s Love Overload will be showing up in…

Watchdog identifies P970-billion in ‘red flags’ within proposed 2027 budget

The People’s Budget Coalition (PBC) said it has identified P970 billion in red flag items within the government’s…

Ombudsman files graft raps vs Villars over PrimeWater deals

The Office of the Ombudsman has filed graft and administrative complaints against members of the Villar family and…

Malaysia optimistic on PHL tourism market despite fuel surcharge rise

Malaysia remains optimistic about the Philippines as a key tourism source market despite higher fuel surcharges that could…

Yen jumps over 1 yen after BOJ conducts rate check

STARLUX Airlines projects triple-digit passenger growth in 2026

Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines said that it is projecting ‘triple-digit’ passenger growth in 2026, up from approximately 75% recorded…

Usmile Malaysia Strengthens Brand Presence with Puteri Balqis as New Brand Muse

The global oral care brand partners with Malaysian actress Puteri Balqis to bring innovative oral care closer to local consumers. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 September 2026 - Global oral care brand usmile, trusted by more than 86 million users across over 30 countries, continues to strengthen its presence in Malaysia with a focus on innovation, technology, contemporary design and consumer engagement.usmile Brand Muse Puteri Balqis Showcases the Brand's Latest Oral Care

DTI Coconut Trade Fair generates P309.57M in sales

Proving that trade exhibitions offer far more than simple product exposure, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair generated P309.57 million in total sales.

Ipsen appoints Mariette Finet to its Board of Directors

Ipsen appoints Mariette Finet to its Board of Directors PARIS, FRANCE, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 - Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY) announced today the co-optation of Mariette Finet as a Director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Ms. Finet succeeds Ms. Michèle Ollier, who resigned from her position as Director on 1 August 2026. A Doctor of Medicine and graduate of the University of Nancy, Ms. Finet brings more than 35 years of experience across the healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sc

At least one dead, four injured in school shooting in southern Philippines

MANILA — At least one person was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a high school in the southern Philippines on Friday, the provincial governor said. The incident follows two shootings since June at schools in the south of the country. School shootings were previously rare in the Philippines. The Department of […]

Changes subsidiary’s loan obligations

Aktsiaselts Infortar’s subsidiary, AS Tallink Grupp, announced today that the maturity of its loan agreement has been extended by two years. The announcement is available at this link. Infortar operates in seven countries, the company's main fields of activity are maritime transport, energy and real estate. Infortar owns a 68.83% shareholding in Tallink Grupp, a 100% share in Elenger Grupp and a versatile and modern real estate portfolio of approx. 141,000 m2. In addition to the three main areas

UP to ask lawmakers to restore P29.5-billion budget

Amid a looming P2.95-billion budget cut for the University of the Philippines (UP) under the 2027 proposed budget, the university will ask lawmakers to restore its P29.5-billion budget from last year to prioritize the completion of buildings under construction and strengthen its research capacity, according to its top official on Friday. “There is a budget […]

Tony Parker finds familiar passion in Philippines return

Tony Parker has traveled the world through basketball, but only twice has that journey brought him to the Philippines. A decade after his first visit, one thing still stood out to the four-time NBA champion above everything else. “The people,” Parker said during a visit to the ArenaPlus booth at the inaugural NBA House Philippines […]

Composition of Luotea Plc’s Shareholders' Nomination Board

Luotea Plc Stock exchange release 18 September at 10:00 a.m. Composition of Luotea Plc’s Shareholders' Nomination Board The members of the Shareholders' Nomination Board of Luotea Plc have been appointed. The Company's three largest shareholders are each entitled to appoint one member to the Nomination Board. The shareholders entitled to appoint a representative to the Nomination Board shall be determined on the basis of the shareholders' register maintained by Euroclear Finland Ltd on 1 Septemb

LEPAS to Host Inaugural Global Elegant Lifestyle Week This October

WUHU, China, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LEPAS, Chery Auto's Premium NEV brand, will host its inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week this October during the 2026 Chery International User Summit. Bringing together global users, partners and cross-industry guests, the event will explore new possibilities for mobility and everyday life in the new energy era - extending elegance beyond the car to the way people connect with mobility and lifestyle. Ahead of the event, LEPAS has stepped

Zoomex Prediction Markets Announce Expansion of Long-Term Trading To Bolster Product Stance

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zoomex today announced the expansion of Long-Term contracts on Zoomex Prediction Markets, opening a larger slate of multi-month and multi-year event markets. The category now holds 49 of the platform’s 70 live markets and sits alongside shorter 5-minute, 15-minute, and 4-hour contracts. The expansion reflects Zoomex’s product stance: Easy to Use, Transparent by Design, and Fair Access & Rule-Based Execution across derivatives, spot, and re

French prosecutors and regulators step up scrutiny on smart glasses

PARIS — Paris prosecutors have opened a criminal probe into suspected sexual harassment involving smart glasses, while French data protection authorities have received complaints from businesses, as countries around the world grapple with the devices’ social impact. There are several smart glasses available, but US tech giant Meta’s glasses made in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica are […]

AI-enabled Economic and Trade Cooperation Tightening the Ties of Trade and Investment CooperationThe 23rd China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit Held Successfully

NANNING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 18 September 2026 - The 23rd China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) was held in Nanning City, Guangxi, China from September 17 to 19, 2026, striving to build a high-level platform for exchanges on AI application cooperation and industrial innovation between China and ASEAN. Co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and the national chambers of

Chinese ship 'rams' Philippine vessel in South China Sea

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines said a China Coast Guard ship "rammed" one of its fisheries department boats on Friday morning in contested waters in the South China Sea. The incident took place near a shoal in the contested Spratly Islands chain, a fish-rich flashpoint that has been the site of violent confrontations with China Coast Guard vessels in recent years. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea despite an international ruling that its assertion has no legal basis. The Ch

Swift Shades Removes Bulk-Order Barriers with New Swift Solutions Programme

New Swift Solutions programme gives hospitality and commercial businesses greater access to premium customised outdoor branding without traditional volume constraints SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium outdoor branding has traditionally come with a significant challenge: high minimum order quantities, lengthy production timelines and limited flexibility for smaller businesses. For hospitality venues, event operators and commercial brands looking to strengthen their visual presence

Agoda Reveals Flexible Work Is Reshaping Travel, Fuelling Interest in Extended Overseas Stays Among Thai Travelers

SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thai travelers are increasingly embracing extended overseas stays, according to accommodation search data from digital travel platform Agoda. For stays of 30 nights or longer, Da Nang, Bali, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, and Seoul ranked among the most-searched overseas destinations. The findings highlight how flexible working arrangements are reshaping travel habits, giving people greater freedom to choose when and where they work. As a result,

TAJ IS WORLD'S STRONGEST LUXURY HOTEL BRAND 2026

AS PER BRAND FINANCE UK'S 'HOTELS 50 2026' REPORT MARKS THE 5THYEAR OF THIS RECOGNITION MUMBAI, India, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, announces that its iconic brand Taj is the World's Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand by Brand Finance UK, for the 5th time. The 'Hotels 50 2026' annual report by the world's leading brand valuation consultancy recognises the most valuable and strongest hotel brands across the globe. TAJ IS WORLD'S STRON

THE TOKYO PASS Renews Official Website, Redefining Wellness Tourism in Tokyo with "Museum Bathing (R)"

-Commemorative 50% Discount Autumn Campaign for International Visitors to Tokyo- TOKYO, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanseisha Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, announced the full renewal of an official website for THE TOKYO PASS, a digital platform offering seamless access to Tokyo's cultural attractions and diverse experiences. To commemorate the renewal, the company will offer a limited-time 50% discount campaign this autumn, exclusively targeting international travelers visiting Tokyo. Lo

SK hynix Launches 'SK hynix Ventures' in Silicon Valley to Expand Global AI Ecosystem Investment

CEO Kwak Noh-Jung and key executives, alongside global VCs and startup leaders, attend the inaugural 'SK hynix Ventures Day' in Silicon ValleyCompany to expand investments across the entire AI ecosystemDiscussing strategies to strengthen partnerships with global venture firms and investors in future technology fields such as AI data centers and optical-based systems SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com) announced today the launch of