Philippines Business News

Dualtech tapped for ecozone worker training

THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) said it signed a partnership with the Dualtech Training Center Foundation, Inc. (Dualtech) to training workers employed in PEZA-registered economic zones (ecozones). In a statement on Monday, PEZA said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) seeks to improve the technical skills of workers employed by PEZA-registered business enterprises (RBEs). The […]

LIST: Companies covered by VP Sara Duterte records subpoena

The Senate impeachment court's subpoena covers at least 20 companies linked to the Vice President and her husband, Mans Carpio. Meanwhile, the subpoena request for the financial records of two other companies is denied.

DTI renews MSME financing partnership with First Circle

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it renewed its partnership with online lending firm First Circle Growth Finance Corp. (First Circle) to fund micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through 2028. This marks the fourth renewal of the company’s partnership with the DTI since their collaboration began in 2018, First Circle said in […]

Order implementing new standards for earthquake-resistant steel due soon

THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it will release a memorandum circular (MC) for new steel standards in August, which is intended to upgrade earthquake resistance in construction materials. “We’re focused on that, especially because of the earthquake,” Trade Secretary Maria Cristina A. Roque told reporters on the sidelines of the Go Negosyo […]

When tax audits meet BIR organizational reform

Taxpayers often focus on tax laws and regulations that directly affect their liabilities and compliance obligations, while administrative issuances are generally viewed as having limited impact. However, the recent organizational reforms of the BIR, part of the broader efforts to improve audit administration, illustrate how internal BIR restructuring can have practical implications for taxpayers. As […]

John Healey named UK’s new finance minister

Consumer group calls for urgent action vs 'full-blown crisis' in online counterfeit trade

A consumer advocacy group has sounded the alarm on the proliferation of counterfeit products on major e-commerce platforms, calling it a “full-blown consumer protection crisis.”

TTTECH appoints Eddie Myers to accelerate growth in aerospace, defense, and critical infrastructure businesses

Georg Kopetz portrait Georg Kopetz, CEO and co-founder of TTTECH Eddie Myers portrait Eddie Myers, CEO TTTECH North America Inc. Vienna, Austria, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Eddie Myers joins TTTECH, a global high-tech company active across a range of industries.He has been appointed CEO of TTTECH North America Inc., effective July 15, 2026.His responsibilities will include leading and driving TTTECH’s business development and growth in the aviation, space, defense and critical infrastructu

Allied Biofuels Signs Logistics Agreement with Pro Logistic Services for the Delivery of SAF & e-SAF from Uzbekistan to Europe and the GCC for Its US$6.08 Billion Presidential Decree-Backed Project

image1 image1 KEY HIGHLIGHTSAllied Biofuels has signed a logistics cooperation agreement with Pro Logistic Services SIA for design and implementation of international export infrastructure for SAF and e-SAF production, establishing rail and marine corridors from Uzbekistan to Europe and the UAE;The agreement marks a critical milestone in Allied Biofuels’ end-to-end commercial platform, complementing a US$6.08 billion Presidential Decree-backed project, a binding offtake MOU with Uzbekistan Airpo

Agentic Day Lands in Toronto, Completing a Three-Country, Two-Continent 2026 Series

After the United States and the Netherlands, the invite-only AI Infrastructure & Investment Summit takes over both days of Blockchain Futurist Conference, with a Nasdaq-listed AI compute CEO, the Solana Foundation, and one of crypto's longest-running market voices on stage Toronto , July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agentic Day Canada: The AI Infrastructure & Investment Summit takes place July 21-22 at Rebel in Toronto, as an official side event of Blockchain Futurist Conference, the anchor of C

The Chicago School Announces Opening of the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM)

Chicago’s First New Medical School in Nearly 100 Years Welcomes Inaugural Class of 91 Medical Students to Campus for Orientation Week and White Coat Ceremony Chicago, IL, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chicago School today welcomed its first cohort of students to the Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine (IllinoisCOM), Chicago’s first new medical school in nearly a century. IllinoisCOM will educate a new generation of mental health-informed osteopathic physicians prepared to address th

FLSmidth: Transactions under share buy-back programme

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 35-2026 FLSmidth & Co. A/S 20 July 2026 Copenhagen, Denmark On 18 May 2026, FLSmidth & Co. A/S ("FLSmidth”) initiated a share buy-back programme of up to DKK 1.0 billion (ref. Company Announcement no. 26-2025). Under the share buy-back programme, FLSmidth may repurchase shares up to a maximum amount of DKK 1.0 billion, and no more than 2,300,000 shares, corresponding to approximately 4.0 percent of the share capital of the company. The share buy-back programme will be ex

Medtrum Advances 300U Tubeless Patch Pump Toward German Launch

Higher-capacity option expands the TouchCare Nano System and supports Medtrum's continued growth in Europe BERLIN, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtrum, a global diabetes technology company, today announced further progress toward the German launch of its 300-unit (300U) tubeless patch pump, following its presentation at DDG 2026 in Berlin and inclusion in Germany's statutory health insurance medical aids directory. 300U Capacity for Greater Insulin Needs For people with diabetes who require la

Share buybacks in Ericsson during the period July 13 - July 17, 2026

STOCKHOLM, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- During the period July 13 - July 17, 2026, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ) ("Ericsson") (LEI code 549300W9JLPW15XIFM52) repurchased own Class B shares (ISIN: SE0000108656) as follows: Date Aggregated daily volume (number of shares)Weighted average share price per day (SEK)Total daily transaction value (SEK)13/07/2026750,000111.472983,604,675.0014/07/20261,000,000101.1630101,163,000.0015/07/20262,584,00098.4796254,471,286.4016/07/20262,607,00096.614

Ascentium Welcomes MGI Dobbyn Carafa, Strengthening Advisory Capability in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, today announced that MGI Dobbyn Carafa ("MGIDC"), a Melbourne-based multidisciplinary accounting and advisory firm, is joining the Group as part of Ascentium Australia. The addition of MGIDC complements the capabilities of InCorp Australia, An Ascentium Company ("InCorp Australia"), and Oxygen Private Client, An Ascentium Company ("Oxygen Private Client"), advanc

Clarivate RiskMark Wins 2026 CODiE Award for Best AI Tool for Lawyers

Prestigious awards program recognizes innovative AI technology transforming trademark risk assessment for legal professionals LONDON, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced that RiskMark has been named the winner of the 2026 CODiE Award for Best AI Tool for Lawyers. The award recognizes AI-driven solutions that significantly enhance the efficiency, accuracy and capabilities of legal professionals through

Aon expands Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program to $5 billion with Reliable by Design Approach to Digital Infrastructure

Expanded capacity and integrated risk solutions help clients build, operate and scale digital infrastructure with greater confidence DUBLIN, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced the next evolution of its proprietary Data Center Lifecycle Insurance Program (DCLP), expanding program capacity to $5 billion while broadening the integrated risk solutions that support digital infrastructure assets from development through long-

Antengene Announces Poster Presentation of ATG-022 and ATG-037 at ESMO 2026

SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biotech company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for autoimmune diseases, solid tumors and hematological malignancies, today announced that two clinical abstracts featuring the latest results from the Phase II study of Claudin 18.2 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) ATG-022

Shinsung Materials Leads Clean Beauty with High-Performance Cosmetic Ingredients, Differentiated Processes and Eco-Friendly Practices

Strengthens global competitiveness by producing widely used water-soluble UV filters, naturally derived oil thickeners and natural preservative systems SEOUL, South Korea, July 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shinsung Materials Co., Ltd.'s technology for the production and formulation stabilization of water-soluble UV filters (Korean Patent No. 10-1937332) is drawing attention. The patent centers on Ecamsule, a powerful UV-A filter chemically known as Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid (TDSA), a

Embracing an Intelligent Future: UnionPay Showcases AI Innovation at WAIC 2026

Release of Phased Achievements of the National Pilot Base for AI Application (Financial Sector) Held Alongside the Conference SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 July 2026 - On 17 July, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) officially opened in Shanghai. UnionPay unveiled three proprietary AI technologies developed for the financial sector at the Shanghai exhibition area: financial transaction time-series foundation model, the Agentic Payment Open Protocol (APOP) fr

Prudential launches indexed universal life plan to meet demand for flexible legacy planning solutions

PRUApex Legacy Index II gives affluent and high-net-worth individuals greater flexibility to build, protect and transfer wealth to the next generation with premium allocation across multiple indices including a gold-equity index; it offers flexible payout options and choice of premium terms SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 20 July 2026 - Prudential Singapore ("Prudential") has launched PRUApex Legacy Index II, an indexed universal life plan (IUL) designed for affluent and high-net-worth cus

AL Sydbank A/S share buyback programme: transactions in week 29

Company Announcement No 38/2026 Peberlyk 4 6200 Aabenraa Denmark Tel +45 74 37 37 37 AL Sydbank A/S CVR No DK 12626509, Aabenraa al-sydbank.com 20 July 2026 Dear Sirs AL Sydbank A/S share buyback programme: transactions in week 29 On 25 February 2026 AL Sydbank A/S announced a share buyback programme of DKK 1,100m. The share buyback programme commenced on 2 March 2026 and will be completed by 31 January 2027. The purpose of the share buyback programme is to reduce the share capital of AL Sydbank

DRIS Issue Price

20 July 2026 HARGREAVE HALE AIM VCT PLC (the "Company”) DRIS Issue Price The reference price of a new Ordinary Share under the Company's Dividend Re-investment Scheme ("DRIS”) for the interim dividend, announced on 17 June 2026 (the "Dividend”) has been set at 31.69p. This is the last published ex-dividend NAV per Ordinary Share, as at close of business on 17 July 2026. Further information regarding the DRIS offered in respect of the Dividend can be found in the DRIS Mandate (the "DRIS Mandate")

FinHarbor Launches AI Co-Investigator for AML

NICOSIA, Cyprus, July 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A self-hosted LLM connected to the platform's ledger, KYC/KYB, KYT, and audit trail takes over the routine layer of AML investigations - while every decision with regulatory consequences stays with a human. FinHarbor, a technical platform provider for launching compliant, modular financial products, has announced the launch of its AI Act-ready compliance module - an AI co-investigator that works on top of the platform's existing compliance stack