Philippines Business News

TDF rate slips as market weighs Fed, BSP tightening prospects

THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) one-week term deposits fetched a lower average yield for the first time…

BPI Wealth expects strong growth in AUMs

THE TRUST subsidiary of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) expects to grow its assets under management (AUM)…

CIMB Bank PH says business as usual amid reports of possible sale

CIMB BANK Philippines continues to operate its business as usual amid reports of its parent company exploring the…

Peso inches higher vs dollar on Fed pause bets

THE PESO edged higher against the dollar on Wednesday amid easing expectations of a rate hike by the…

Vietnam’s banks tap investors for $7 billion as economy runs red hot

HANOI — Vietnamese banks are planning nearly $7 billion in share sales as the country’s fast-growing economy fuels…

Fed minutes show most policymakers see another rate hike by year end

[In This Economy] Cesar Virata, technocrat who helped finance a dictatorship

How should we remember a capable technocrat who helped keep such a government going?

France to release 10m barrels of diesel from reserves to lower fuel prices

Pag-IBIG tie-up supports RLC residential conversion

RLC signed an MoU with Pag-IBIG to expand home loan accreditation across its resi portfolio.

VITRO REIT IPO pushed to 2027

PLDT deferred the planned VITRO REIT IPO to 2027, citing market conditions and higher interest rates.

On day one, rush for GCash IPO shares briefly trips up trading systems

'I heard some platforms went down because of the traffic. That’s a good problem for all of us, right?' Mynt president and CEO Martha Sazon tells a room full of potential GCash investors hours after the public offer formally opened

Power: El Niño tightens supply, lifts price upside

DOE warned that a prolonged El Niño could raise the risk of power interruptions and higher electricity bills as extreme heat strains thermal plants and lower water availability weighs on hydro generation.

Virbac : Declaration of the number of shares et voting rights 09/2026

DECLARATION OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES AND VOTING RIGHTS Information on the total number of voting rights and of shares representing the share capital (Article 223-16 of the General regulations of the French Financial Market Authority - Autorité des Marchés Financiers) Quotation place: Euronext Paris Compartiment A ISIN code: FR0000031577 DateTotal number of shares representing the share capitalTotal number of voting rightsSeptember, 30 20268 390 660Gross total of voting rights : 12 705 414Net tota

France weighs pivot to short-term debt as historic bond selloff accelerates

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners invests in Via Verde, Italian biomethane platform

The investment in the Via Verde platform marks Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' (CIP) entry into the Italian biomethane market, with a development pipeline of 20 biomethane projects. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Advanced Bioenergy Fund II (ABF II), has reached final investment decision (FID) on Via Verde, an Italian biomethane platform. ABF II invests primarily in the development, construction, and operation of biogas

ChainIT® Brings "Your Face Is Your Password" to Web3 with Organizational MPC Wallets

Production wallets combine passwordless ChainIT ID with transaction-specific authority checks, advancing Agentic Web3 Complete Commerce during TOKEN2049 Week. SINGAPORE, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ChainIT Inc. today announced production availability of its organizational Multi-Party Computation (MPC) wallets, connecting passwordless ChainIT ID with transaction-specific authority checks before signing. This release requires a verified, authorized organizational member to approve each transactio

OncoBayes progressing OB-001 to tackle ADC resistance and TKI brain penetration

LONDON, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OncoBayes, a privately held clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, today announced the successful completion of preclinical work with OB-001, demonstrating the product's potential to tackle two major unmet needs in oncology: ADC resistance and the brain penetration of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). OB-001 is a highly selective and effective inhibitor of two key efflux pumps (P-gp and BCRP), which are present both on the blood-brain barrier and on tumour c

TOKEN2049 Announces US Expansion, Bringing the World's Largest Crypto Conference to New York

Announced today at TOKEN2049 Singapore, TOKEN2049 New York will take place on 16-17 June 2027, with 15,000 attendees expectedNew York joins Singapore and Dubai as TOKEN2049's third flagship and a permanent fixture on its annual event circuitNew York will host the full TOKEN2049 experience, with TOKEN2049 Week set for a citywide takeoverSINGAPORE, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TOKEN2049, the world's largest crypto conference, today announced its expansion into the United States with the launch of

ASEAN Artpreneur Retreat 2026 Empowers Creative Entrepreneurs and Connects Regional Talent

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), through the National Art Gallery of Malaysia, today officially launched the ASEAN Artpreneur Retreat 2026 (AAR 2026), bringing together emerging and established art entrepreneurs from across ASEAN to transform creative ideas into market-ready offerings and sustainable businesses. The Honourable Chiew Choon Man, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture; Dr. Jalaini bin Abu Hassan, Chairman

emart24 Malaysia Welcomes Maryam DurianKimchi as Brand Ambassador, Debuts K-Rasa Fusion of Flavours Menu

emart24 and Maryam DurianKimchi come together under the tagline "Two Worlds, One Seoul” (Dua Dunia, Satu Seoul) KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 October 2026 - emart24, the Korean convenience store brand, today announced content creator Maryam You Narae - widely known as Maryam DurianKimchi (@uyounik) - as its brand ambassador, marking the start of a new collaboration conceptualised by emart24 to celebrate the connection between Korean culture and Malaysian everyday life. ema

Hanspeter Pieth, Delegate of the Board of Directors at Meister 1881, Joins Haelixa Advisory Board to Advance DNA Authentication in Watch and Jewellery

As Haelixa expands its presence in watch and jewellery authentication, Hanspeter Pieth brings retail leadership experience from Beyer Chronometrie and Gübelin, along with his board roles at Estima AG and Meister 1881, to support Haelixa's next phase of growth Hanspeter Pieth. Courtesy of Hanspeter Pieth ZURICH, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Haelixa, the Swiss deep tech company behind DNA-based physical authentication technology, today announced the appointment of Hanspeter Pieth to its Advis

BDC expands partnerships to help defence companies access opportunities and scale

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is expanding its network of partners to help Canadian defence and dual-use companies test their technologies, navigate procurement, reach customers and scale. Announced today at DEFSEC Atlantic, the new and renewed partnerships connect entrepreneurs with specialized expertise, testing opportunities, investors and industry networks across Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario. Combined with the fin

FTI Consulting Expands Technology Transformation Capabilities in EMEA With Appointment of Anita Fuller

Senior Leader Brings 25 Years of Experience Aligning Business Priorities, Operating Models and Technology Investments to Support Governance, Execution and Long-Term Value Creation JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of Anita Fuller as a Senior Managing Director based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ms. Fuller brings 25 years of experience across digital and technology transformation, as well as technology governance, ris

Always Connected Selects iBASIS to Launch New Travel eSIM Services

Always Connected Selects iBASIS to Launch New Travel eSIM Services A new partnership between Always Connected and iBASIS enables the launch of Travel eSIM services, combining global connectivity, eSIM technology, and digital service management. PARIS, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iBASIS, a leading global provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, today announced that Always Connected has selected its solution to launch a new eSIM-based service. Buildin