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Philippines urged to sell part of its ‘excessive’ gold reserves

Philippines urged to sell part of its ‘excessive’ gold reserves

The Philippine central bank should offload part of its “excessive” gold holdings to take profit, as the metal’s prices are likely to fall further from record levels, a policymaker said.
Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in 2025 salary growth

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in 2025 salary growth

World’s largest rice buyer Philippines to extend import ban

World’s largest rice buyer Philippines to extend import ban

Philippines optimistic about record-high rice output

Philippines optimistic about record-high rice output

The Philippine Department of Agriculture said the Marcos administration had ramped up agricultural support and expanded paddy production, driving the country’s rice output to a record high in the first half of 2025.
October 3, 2025 | 09:28 pm PT
Why are foreign tourists turning away from the Philippines?

Why are foreign tourists turning away from the Philippines?

An online debate has erupted on social media as users wonder why the Philippines, with its rich nature, culture, and cuisine, is being overlooked by foreign tourists in favor of destinations like Vietnam and Thailand.
July 3, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Philippines' rice imports drop nearly 21%

Philippines' rice imports drop nearly 21%

The Philippines imported 1.7 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2025, down 20.9% from a year ago.
May 30, 2025 | 08:41 pm PT
VinFast to set up over 100 EV service centers in the Philippines

VinFast to set up over 100 EV service centers in the Philippines

Vietnam’s electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast has announced a partnership with four major Philippine firms to establish more than 100 authorized service centers across the country in 2025.
May 13, 2025 | 01:58 am PT
Korean tourist 'in stable condition' after being kidnapped in Asia's leading beach destination

Korean tourist 'in stable condition' after being kidnapped in Asia's leading beach destination

A South Korean national has been safely released after being kidnapped in the Philippines, which was voted Asia's leading beach destination at the 2024 World Travel Awards.
May 6, 2025 | 11:46 pm PT
Filipino billionaire Sy family’s SM Prime to spend $9B on 5-year expansion plan

Filipino billionaire Sy family’s SM Prime to spend $9B on 5-year expansion plan

SM Prime, the property arm of the Philippines’ billionaire Sy family’s conglomerate, plans to invest 500 billion pesos (US$9 billion) over the next five years to expand nationwide.
May 6, 2025 | 11:45 pm PT
5 richest Filipino billionaires’ combined wealth rise by $7.6B

5 richest Filipino billionaires’ combined wealth rise by $7.6B

The Philippines’ top five billionaires, whose business empires span across sectors including real estate, ports, and beverages, saw their collective net worth grow by US$7.6 billion last year, according to Forbes’ 2025 ranking.
April 30, 2025 | 12:20 am PT
Indonesia’s durian industry gears up for exports to China, challenging Southeast Asian peers

Indonesia’s durian industry gears up for exports to China, challenging Southeast Asian peers

Indonesia is preparing to begin shipping durians to China, the world’s largest market for the fruit where Vietnam and Thailand are currently the top suppliers.
March 25, 2025 | 11:16 pm PT
Who is Teresita Sy-Coson, the Philippines’ richest woman?

Who is Teresita Sy-Coson, the Philippines’ richest woman?

Teresita Sy-Coson, the Philippines’ wealthiest woman with US$1.8 billion in net worth, is one of the country’s most respected business leaders.
March 16, 2025 | 03:15 pm PT
Singapore’s Apartment Coffee named best coffee shop in Asia

Singapore’s Apartment Coffee named best coffee shop in Asia

Singaporean roastery Apartment Coffee has been crowned Asia’s best coffee shop and ranked 6th on the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list.
February 25, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
Philippines ships first batch of frozen durians to China

Philippines ships first batch of frozen durians to China

The Philippines has exported a batch of frozen durian worth PHP8.2 million (US$142,000) to China, marking its first shipment to the world’s largest market for the fruit.
February 24, 2025 | 03:10 am PT
Quiz: Which is the biggest e-commerce market in Southeast Asia?

Quiz: Which is the biggest e-commerce market in Southeast Asia?

This e-commerce market in Southeast Asia is estimated to have a gross merchandise value of US$65 billion in 2024.
February 4, 2025 | 02:49 pm PT
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