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Visa, PhilGuarantee ink deal to boost credit access for MSMEs
Global payments leader Visa (NYSE: V) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PhilGuarantee) to expand credit access and...
Nibertex secures $7M funding for sustainable textile manufacturing
Nibertex, a deep-tech company specializing in PFAS-free waterproof and breathable textiles, has successfully closed a $7 million Series A funding round, a news release...
Singapore at 60 pushes for clean energy & biodiversity in Southeast Asia
Singapore marked its 60th National Day on August 6 with a resounding message of partnership, sustainability, and regional cooperation, particularly with the Philippines and...
The other WPS, or how UK is advancing women, peace, & security in Southeast Asia
While the West Philippine Sea (WPS) dominates headlines and diplomatic agendas, a quieter but equally critical WPS—Women, Peace, and Security—is gaining ground in Southeast...
PEZA, HSBC, British Chamber PH to host PH-UK investment forum in London
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), in partnership with HSBC and the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines, will proudly host the Philippine-British Investment Forum...
60 Southeast Asian creators convene in Manila for U.S.-backed digital bootcamp
Sixty influential young content creators from across Southeast Asia with a combined following of over 15 million across various platforms are gathering in Manila...
Accelerate digital transformation for inclusive and sustainable dev’t, ADB report says
Developing Asia can adopt integrated policies to harness digital transformation as digital technologies empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering significant opportunities to promote...
US Embassy gears up for Content Creators Bootcamp in PH
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, in partnership with Out of The Box Media Literacy Initiative, invites emerging digital content creators in Southeast Asia...
Experts: POGOs threaten PH sovereignty
International think tank Stratbase Institute lauds the government’s efforts to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), internet gaming licensees, and other offshore gaming operators. In...
Australian businesses explore trade and investment opportunities in PH
A high-profile Australian trade and investment mission to the Philippines is set to take place this week. Led by Ms Shemara Wikramanayake, Managing Director and...