Philippines Business News

PAGASA marks end of southwest monsoon

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday announced the termination of the southwest monsoon,…

Beyond the classroom: Student leaders take on real-world business challenges

Global Dominion partners with JCFAP to support the professional development and career readiness of future finance leaders

Smoky Singapore gears up to talk money ahead of F1

SINGAPORE — Regional, business, cryptocurrency and sports leaders are meeting in Singapore for a slew of finance-focused conferences…

Southeast Asia among most vulnerable to potential collapse in AI boom

Southeast Asia plus China, Japan and South Korea are more at risk than most economies to any potential…

Trough of Super Typhoon Choi-Wan brings rain over Visayas, Mindanao — PAGASA

The trough, or extension, of Super Typhoon Choi-Wan is expected to bring rains over Mindanao and parts of…

Trump names intelligence chief Clayton as AI czar, to head task force

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said on Sunday he had named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton the administration’s…

OpenAI’s Altman says AI benefits warrant accepting some risks

OPENAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said the benefits of artificial intelligence justify accepting some risks and argued the…

ICT: Durban Gateway Terminal transition delays

Durban's transition problems weigh on ICTSI sentiment, but diversified operations limit earnings risk and leave the long-term thesis intact.

Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase

SINGAPORE — Crude oil exports from the Middle East rose above pre-war levels in four of the seven…

Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, faces Lula in runoff

BRASILIA/SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in…

Woman at center of Cornell rape allegations targeted with threats, lawyer says

WASHINGTON — The woman who has alleged she was drugged and raped by Cornell University students has been…

Can the UK deliver growth without worsening its fiscal position?

[Ask the Tax Whiz] Will the new audit rules protect honest taxpayers?

Wealth growth alone does not prove evasion. Legitimate sources must be checked, and due process observed.

Five things to watch in markets in the week ahead

Customs collections reach P93 billion in September

THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) said it collected P93.339 billion in September, surpassing its target for the month…

PSE enters new territory with GCash’s IPO. But to thrive, it must go further.

GCash’s incoming record-setting IPO hints at a stock market opening itself to asset-light enterprises, but is still far from embracing high-growth tech

Rising tensions in Yemen; Altman on AI - what’s moving markets

Credit cards, move over: Filipinos really love buy now, pay later

BNPL is running red-hot, enough for one top player to turn itself into a bank and snag one of the government’s former highest paid official for its board. Rappler sits down with TransUnion to unpack the boom.

AAVantgarde Presents Encouraging Clinical Data from AAVB-081 and Preclinical Data Supporting AAVB-039 at EURetina 2026

The company has presented updated data from the LUCE-1 Phase 1/2 study in Usher syndrome type 1B and preclinical data supporting the clinical translation of AAVB-039 in Stargardt disease MILAN, Oct. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AAVantgarde Bio (AAVantgarde), the clinical-stage biotechnology company developing genetic medicines for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) using its proprietary dual-AAV technology, has today announced the presentation of updated clinical data from the LUCE-1 study and pr

PMET Signs Letter of Intent with Matagami for Spodumene Concentrate Transshipment to the Rail Network

Letter of Intent ("LOI") advances a key component of the planned concentrate transportation infrastructure for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project. MONTREAL, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- October 5 - Sydney, Australia Highlights Letter of Intent ("LOI") signed with the City of Matagami for the planned transshipment of spodumene concentrate, transferring the concentrate inbound from the mining site via trucks to rail cars outbound to port at Matagami's transshipment yard.LOI establishes a framework for

CSL and Alentis announce global partnership to develop and commercialise lixudebart for rare kidney and liver diseases

Alentis to receive US$355 million initial payment and up to US$1.2 billion in commercial milestones, with global profits shared MELBOURNE, Australia and BASEL, Switzerland, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CSL and Alentis Therapeutics today announced they have entered into an exclusive global collaboration agreement to co-develop and co-promote lixudebart, which has the potential to become a first-in-class therapy targeting claudin-1 across a range of kidney, liver and other diseases. Lixudebart is

Tigerair Taiwan Expands Its Network With New Connected Travel Platform, Powered by Dohop

With Scoot as its first airline partner, tigerhop expands Dohop's footprint in Asia and adds new network capacity and destinations for Taiwan's leading low-cost carrier. REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dohop, the travel technology company creating a new standard for Connected Travel that works beyond traditional interline, has announced a new partnership with Tigerair Taiwan to deploy the Dohop-powered tigerhop platform, now live on the airline's retail channels. Through the ini

Titan FX Launches Second "Dream Beyond Borders 2.0” Brand Commercial Featuring Keisuke Honda

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Online broker Titan FX has launched the second commercial in its "Dream Beyond Borders 2.0” brand series on 5 October 2026, featuring its global brand ambassador Keisuke Honda. Titled "Among Dreamers,” the new commercial shifts the focus from taking the first step toward a goal to what comes next - the choices, persistence, and continued effort it takes to keep moving forward. "Dream Beyond Borders” is Titan FX’s brand platform built around c

Ivo Deepens Its Australian Presence With New Sydney Office

AI contract intelligence company builds local team to support more than 30 customers across Australia and New Zealand, including Canva, Fonterra and Dovetail SYDNEY, Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ivo, the leading contract intelligence platform for major global enterprises, today announced a new office in Sydney’s central business district, expanding its Australian presence to support a growing customer base across the region. The company serves more than 30 customers across Australia and New