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MSI CEO Charles Chiang dies at 56
MSI CEO Charles Chiang dies after falling from the 7th floor of a building in Taipei's Zhonghe District
Japan begins charging for plastic bags
Japan produces more plastic packaging waste per capita than any nation apart from the United States, according to the UN
Sega announces Game Gear Micro handheld for Japan in October
Sega's Game Gear Micro is a much smaller version of its Game Gear handheld, coming in at around 80 millimeters in size, with a 1.15 inch screen
Webinar: How to make financial rehabilitation work for business owners
The webinar is happening on Thursday, May 28
Going into agriculture? DA has P2.5B in loans for MSMEs, returning OFWs
The Department of Agriculture says the loans are zero interest, with technical assistance from the government
Over half of MSMEs stopped operations due to coronavirus lockdown
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says almost 53% or about 525,000 out of the total 998,342 MSMEs in the country bear the brunt of the coronavirus pandemic
Need help protecting your business during the pandemic? Project Lifeline is here
Project Lifeline is an online helpline which aims to provide pro bono solutions for micro, small, and medium enterprises
DOT is Google's first GMB Trusted Verifier in the Philippines
The Department of Tourism will work closely with Google in digitizing the tourism establishments in the Philippines, says Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat
Could Mexico cactus solve world's plastics problem?
A packaging material that is made from the plant has been developed by a Mexican researcher and is offering a promising solution to one of the world's biggest pollution conundrums
Geopolitics sinks Ayala's Integrated Micro-Electronics by 82% in H1 2019
Integrated Micro-Electronics earns just $5.8 million in the 1st half of 2019 versus $31.6 million recorded a year ago
LIPAD Pinay: Women uplifting women through micro-entrepreneurship
Since its launch in 2017, LIPAD Pinay has engaged over 50 barangay leaders and empowered 160 women micro-entrepreneurs
Why households, enterprises need micro-insurance
The government and the private sector are hitting two birds in one stone in the promotion of micro-insurance: disaster-preparedness and financial inclusion
China used tiny chips on U.S. computers to steal secrets – report
The Bloomberg News report says the chips, the size of a grain of rice, were used on equipment made for Amazon, which first alerted US authorities, and Apple, and possibly for other companies and government agencies
EU's data rules may push improvements in PH cybersecurity – Trend Micro
Any business that will involve EU citizens must comply with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation, spurring Philippine companies to improve practices, says Trend Micro
Senate OKs bill on small businesses' better access to financing
The proposed Personal Property Security Act seeks to expand the list of assets acceptable to banks as collateral, among others
Ayala-led IMI's net income rises by 21% in acquisition-filled 2017
The global manufacturer's revenue is also up $1.09 billion for 2017, with two major European acquisitions bringing in a combined $193.9 million
UnionBank sets out to hack PH banking with digital transformation
UnionBank’s ongoing digital transformation involves a complete overhaul of its technology processes and work culture
How to get your micro business tax exempted
Do you own a micro business or interested starting one soon? Apply for BMBE accreditation and enjoy its benefits.
MSMEs must benefit from free trade, Robredo tells ASEAN businessmen
Vice President Leni Robredo says technology is a 'wild card' that both rich and poor countries must learn to decode to help small-scale entrepreneurs
Duterte to pour 'billions of pesos' into funding for MSMEs
'Maybe P50 billion each is okay?' the Philippine president asks before an audience of diplomats and businessmen from all over Southeast Asia
IMI hits net income of $24.1M for first 9 months of 2017
The manufacturing arm of the Ayala group sees its two recent acquisitions contribute a combined $136.2 million in revenues
BSP lowers risk weighting for loans to boost MSMEs
‘The policy intends to facilitate the increased flow of funds to MSMEs that will translate to the further growth of the sector and of the domestic economy,' says the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Digital small loans lending platform pera247 launched in PH
Pera 247 is a mobile app-based lending platform that provides micro-loans for up to 90 days to the country’s unbanked population without the need for collateral or existing credit history
BPI launches microfinance bank to target underserved entrepreneurs
The new microfinance subsidiary called BPI Direct BanKo has a network of 24 branches across the country with 100 branches targeted by the end of 2017
Ayala acquires German auto parts manufacturer
The P1 49 billion investment is part of AC Industrials expansion spree
How Diwata-2 is better than PH's first satellite, Diwata-1
Ariston Gonzalez a Diwata 1 engineer reveals that the Diwata 2 project slated for deployment in Q2 2018 is running on time
12 ASEAN brands that have gone global
Some familiar brands in the Southeast Asian region are making their mark around the world
Ayala’s IMI acquires British electronics manufacturer STI
The deal marks the entry of Ayala’s manufacturing arm into the aerospace and defense industries and expands its manufacturing footprint into the United Kingdom
YEBC 2017: PH youth urged to go into business
We focus on entrepreneurship because we need to in order to develop our country Senator Bam Aquino tells students at the Youth Entrepreneurship Boot Camp
News Briefs: February 27, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Monday February 27
Duterte calls on ASEAN to help small businesses, empower women
The President invites entrepreneurs businessmen and investors to attend 9 business related fora to be held in the Philippines this year as part of ASEAN 2017
DTI seeks to stop '5-6' lending
Starting 2017 the government will set aside P1 billion for lending to micro and small enterprises
Ayala-led IMI to open Serbia plant in 2018
IMI says it eyes to commence production in 2018
Duterte: 'PH is open for business'
President Rodrigo Duterte recounts telling businessmen in Laos that his administration will do its part in providing the enabling environment for businesses to thrive and prosper
Loans for MSMEs rise to P459.48 billion in Q1 2016
Despite the increase total loans for MSMEs still fall slightly short of the 10 target set by the government
PH seeks to expand insurance coverage for the poor
That micro insurance coverage has grown from covering 3 million people to around 31 million in such a short time is a big phenomenon says DOF Undersecretary Gil Beltran
National ID to benefit unemployed, unbanked Filipinos
The majority of unbanked Filipinos are unemployed A national ID would remove a key barrier to opening a bank account that would allow them to fully enjoy financial technology
PH microsatellite Diwata-1 launched into space
3rd UPDATE Diwata 1 the Philippines first microsatellite is deployed into space to start its mission to be the country s eye in the sky
PLDT targets to link 1,500 MSMEs to supply chain
At TechIsland 3 0 Silicon Valley veterans and industry leaders will talk about conquering new territories through different technology tools and mindsets that are apt for today s dynamic landscape
Comelec data leak puts Filipino voters 'at risk' – Trend Micro
Supporting Rappler s initial findings the international Internet security company’s own probe reveals that a huge amount of sensitive personal information was in the files leaked by the Comelec website hackers
PH microsatellite Diwata-1 reaches Int'l Space Station
The unmanned space freighter Cygnus carrying the Diwata 1 microsatellite in its payload of experiments and supplies successfully docks at the International Space Station
Excitement, hope as PH launches own microsatellite
After a successful launch into space the Philippines now looks forward to the deployment of its first microsatellite Diwata 1
PH microsatellite Diwata-1 heads to Int'l Space Station
The Philippines first ever homegrown microsatellite the Diwata 1 sets off for the International Space Station aboard the Cygnus resupply mission
WATCH: Cygnus sets off for ISS with PH microsatellite Diwata-I
UPDATED NASA partner Orbital ATK sent its Cygnus cargo ship to the International Space Station with it the Philippines first microsatellite the Diwata I in its payload
Philippine microsatellite Diwata-I set for launch
The Diwata I microsatellite is set to be brought to the International Space Station ISS on Wednesday morning March 23 Manila time
Xurpas acquires stake in Chinese HR firm
The deal marks Xurpas’ entry into the lucrative Chinese market and allows its existing tech based HR benefits unit to broaden its scope to employees there
China's HNA snaps up US tech firm Ingram Micro for $6 billion
HNA will pay the enormous figure for Ingram Micro making it among the top ten most valuable overseas acquisitions ever made by a Chinese company according to data from research firm Dealogic
Agency banking: Bringing financial services to rural areas
Agency banking is sweeping across Africa and Latin America Can it revolutionize rural finance in the Philippines?
How will Philippine MSMEs fare in 2016?
The conditions to grow are already in place but it is up to micro small and medium enterprises to seize the opportunities
One giant leap: PH microsatellite a step closer to launch
The Philippines Diwata micro satellite is formally handed to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA in preparation for a launch into space by April
