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PLDT plans broadband expansion by 2020
The listed telecommunications giant is spending over P50 billion every year until 2020
NLEX to add lane in San Fernando interchange
NLEX's expansion project will widen the 336-meter northbound exit ramp heading towards Pampanga's capital city, increasing the number of deceleration lanes to two
Rappler, IDN Media partner to deliver news to Indonesian millennials, Gen-Z
The partnership is in line with Rappler’s aim to expand its influence to Indonesia and IDN Media’s goal to grow its news section for millennials and Gen-Z
Work begins on Clark International Airport expansion
The project is part of a wider plan to transform Central Luzon in conjunction with the Manila-Clark Railway, Subic-Clark Cargo Railway, and the New Clark City projects
Jollibee eyeing British food chain Pret a Manger – report
Jollibee is reportedly in talks for a possible $1-billon takeover of British sandwich chain Pret a Manger
PPP Center rebuilds pipeline with new focus: LGUs
The Public Private Partnership PPP Center of the Philippines promises to add more local government unit LGU projects to the pipeline
Dogs, cats come to 'Sims 4' in new expansion pack
The life simulator brings back pets to the fray on November 10 more than 3 years after the original release of The Sims 4
Jollibee eyes branches in Toronto, Manhattan and Japan
The fast food giant is on an expansion spree – with Manhattan and Toronto targeted by the end of the year
Jollibee craves for more stake in Smashburger
Acquiring more stake in Smashburger will allow Jollibee to take advantage of Americans increasing appetite for upmarket fast food chains
World Bank expects strong growth for PH until 2018
The global institution sees 6 8 growth this year 6 9 next year and 7 0 in 2018 due to expected infrastructure upgrades and high confidence among consumers and investors
Caticlan airport expands runway to accept bigger planes
Previously limited to turbo propeller planes the airport can now accommodate jets like the Airbus A320
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Chevron announces $36.8B Kazakh oil expansion
Kazakh energy minister Kanat Bozumbayev says the project will create more than 20 000 new jobs and boost oil production
Cool spring chills H&M profits
Unusually cold spring weather in Europe hurts H M s profits
Uber deal signals more aggressive Saudi investment drive
An analyst says Saudi Arabia s 3 5 billion investment in Uber signals it will be a major player when it comes to sovereign wealth fund investing in the future
Uber raises $3.5B from Saudi investment fund
The investment boosts Uber s cash holdings to more than 11 billion giving its global expansion plans a lift
Strong dollar, mild weather shrink H&M profits
The results reflect more expensive supply given the [strong] dollar and high volume of unsold merchandise in winter collections
Travellers International nets P4B in 2015
The Resorts World Manila operator sees a drop in income which it blames largely on foreign exchange losses stemming from a strong dollar
PH banks' lending expands by 15.8% in January
Loans for production activities rise by 15 6 led by real estate while loans for household consumption increase by 16 3
DOTC sees launch of new MRT3 train by April
The new train is part of the MRT3 expansion project set to be completed in January 2017
Metro Pacific unit to start NLEX expansion February
Despite the expressway s expansion the NLEX builder says traffic will remain smooth since there won t be lane closures
After Dubai, Binalot plans to expand in Asia
Armed with a beefed up menu and steady following Binalot plans to increase its franchise owned stores in the coming years
Battle over Cagayan de Oro airport: US base or new city center?
If EDCA enters the picture and the airport is used by the US military city officials say they would have to adjust accordingly But first they will try to convince the national government to favor their plan
Unilever to begin Cuba operations in 2017
Unilever Suchel SA gets the backing of President Raul Castro s government to build a plant in the mega port of Mariel
Puregold allots P2.64B for 2016 capital expenditures
The amount does not yet include possible acquisitions a strategy that Puregold has adopted to expand its portfolio
Max's Restaurant to open 3 branches in California
Max’s Group Incorporated tells the local bourse it will expand its US presence in the next 5 years
Aquino to China: Why bar us from our own waters?
On his last ASEAN Summit Philippine President Benigno Aquino gets tough on China over its reclamation of disputed islands in the South China Sea West Philippine Sea
APEC 2015: Summit ends with looming trade deal competition
The leaders declaration reiterates the need for an APEC wide free trade agreement
Jollibee group earmarks P10.4B to roll out more stores in 2016
The group also plans to enter UK Canada Italy Malaysia and Oman
Max's Group to open 200 overseas stores by 2020
UPDATED Restaurant chain operator Max’s Group Inc plans to open 70 80 stores in 2016 in line with its target to have 1 000 stores by 2020
DHL Express PH unfazed by Uber, GrabTaxi delivery
DHL Express Philippines has even spent close to P80 million 1 71 million for a new service center to meet the growing logistics demands in Southern Metro Manila
German firm invests P2.5B in PH manufacturing plant
Germany s Zama Precision Industry Manufacturing Inc eyes to inaugurate its plant in Batangas by January 2016
Pancake House to open in United Arab Emirates
The restaurant chain eyes to build at least 8 stores in UAE within the next 5 years
Anticipating huge demand, Manny Villar to build more malls
Starmall is ready to compete a David to challenge the Goliaths in the retail industry says Vista Land and Starmalls Chairman Manny Villar
Geox founder: Be unique, protect your ideas
Mario Moretti Polegato the man behind the breathable shoes brand says innovation is key to succeed in the global economy but it has to be clearly defined
Jollibee completes 40% acquisition in US-based Smashburger chain
UPDATED The homegrown fastfood giant will get a bigger bite into the 100 billion burger market with its latest acquisition worth nearly 99M
Uber plans APEC region expansion despite rough ride
An Uber executive says they have asked all 21 APEC member economies to allow the company to operate legally and safely in their jurisdictions
Boeing sets 300 plane order, plant with China – report
UPDATED Despite the warm words Xi faces deep skepticism within the powerful American business industry from US employees at Boeing now fearing for their jobs
9 questions for Toby's Estate founder Toby Smith
Lawyer turned entrepreneur Toby Smith shares his passion for coffee and how it fuels the growth of the Australian coffee chain Toby s Estate
Homegrown Sizzlin' Steak enters Vietnam
Max’s Group signs a development agreement to build at least 10 Sizzlin’ Steak stores in Vietnam in the next 5 years
Solaire resort casino operator posts loss after betting on boom
Bloomberry Resorts says costs soar from the expansion of its Manila operation and pioneering investments in South Korea
Jollibee group now has 3,000 stores worldwide
Jollibee Foods Corporation is on track to open at least 200 new stores in one year in the Philippines the first time it will be able to do so
Max's Group H1 net income surges by 561%
At least 69 more stores will be opened in the second half of the year
Lucio Co's Puregold acquires BudgetLane supermarket chain
Puregold did not disclose acquisition cost but says it accounts for less than 10 of the company’s total book value
7-Eleven boosts net income with aggressive store expansion
Philippine Seven Corporation says it managed to penetrate Mindanao during Q2 amid increased competition
BDO completes acquisition of largest rural bank
The Henry Sy led bank cements its foothold in the Philippine banking industry by taking over Mindanao based One Network Bank
Use tech to scale up CSR
Groups in the Corporate Social Responsibility space should not think of technology as something that s isolated from what s happening in the world today says technopreneur Manny Ayala
Buffalo Wild Wings to open 2nd PH store in July
The Minnesota based restaurant which opened its first Asian store in Pasig City in January is eyeing the Philippines as a site of one of its manufacturing operations
