The Philippines shines as an economic bright spot in ASEAN, drawing strong interest from US businesses to invest in the country’s resilience, innovation, and progress.
German-Philippine firms are optimistic about local business, but challenges persist, with a call for policies promoting skills development in the Philippines.
Fitch Ratings affirms the Philippines’ investment grade rating, highlighting strong macroeconomic fundamentals and robust growth prospects for the country.
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization reports a third consecutive monthly drop in global food prices, with sugar, cereals, oils, and meat decreasing and dairy rebounding.
Agricultural sector leaders welcome the new Department of Agriculture secretary and call for action on rice production, exports, and vaccine availability.
Newly-appointed Agricultural Secretary Francisco Laurel brings deep understanding and innovative solutions to address food security, exports, and agricultural challenges.
Accor accelerates its Asian expansion, signing more than 40 properties with 11,000 keys and plans for 20 more, focusing on the Premium, Midscale, and Economy segments.