Philippines Business News

Global Dominion, Go Negosyo bring business mentorship and income opportunities to Filipinos nationwide

While easing inflation has provided some relief, many Filipino households and entrepreneurs continue to face weak consumer demand, intense competition, limited access to capital, and the need for more stable sources of income.

Iran, Pakistan make "progress" in talks on U.S.-Iran interim deal, minister says

Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for August 25-31, 2026

Pump prices further increases in the last week of August.

Sogang University Opens a Full-Tuition Path for International STEM Graduate Students in Seoul

A state- and city-backed track pairs the Seoul ANCHOR Project with the university's own global scholarship, waiving 100 percent of tuition for selected students in the natural sciences and engineering - and adding research, internship and Korean-language support on top. SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- For a prospective graduate student weighing a move to Korea, the arithmetic usually begins with tuition. Sogang University Graduate School is betting that removing that line from

Rewarding Meetings Begin At Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Kuala Lumpur continues to welcome major international exhibitions, conventions and corporate events, Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown is inviting meeting planners to unlock greater value through Hyatt's #BeMoreRewarded campaign and the hotel's exclusive Enjoy Extra Perks offer. Perfectly positioned in vibrant Mont Kiara, Dutamas and KL Midtown, just a short walk from the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), t

Tuya Reports Second Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tuya Inc. ("Tuya" or the "Company") (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), a global leading AI cloud platform service provider, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights Totalrevenue was US$92.9 million, up approximately 16.0% year-over-year (2Q2025: US$80.1 million).Platform-as-a-service("PaaS")revenue was US$67.9 million, up approximately 16.9% year-over-year (2Q2025

Beyond AI code generation: Saigon Technology solves the scaling bottleneck for mid-sized tech teams

SYDNEY, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As AI exponentially increases the volume of code generated by mid-sized technology teams, Saigon Technology, an AI-native software engineering partner, is deploying its integrated delivery system to solve the industry's emerging scaling bottleneck. While engineers can now prototype features, write tests, and automate repetitive work faster than ever, many companies find their existing infrastructures struggling to keep pace with the accelerated output. For S

Montezy Establishes Its Swiss Compliance Foundation Through VQF Membership

The Swiss financial-technology company is building responsible cross-border financial services on a clear and accountable anti-money-laundering framework Zug, Switzerland, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montezy GmbH today announced that it has established its Swiss anti-money-laundering compliance foundation through membership in VQF, a self-regulatory organisation recognised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA. Montezy is supervised by VQF for compliance with the obliga

Federal Filings Joins Client Vogenx at the Nasdaq Opening Bell

Managing Director Elliot Goldstein represented the Austin-based EDGAR filing agent at Nasdaq MarketSite for a company it filed from S-1 through listing AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Filings LLC, the Austin-based SEC EDGAR filing agent behind IPOs, SPACs and deSPAC transactions since 2003, joined the leadership of Vogenx, Inc. at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square on August 14 as the clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company rang the opening bell to mark its $81.3 mil

Barinthus Bio Provides Update on Proposed Combination with Clywedog Therapeutics

Scheme Exchange Ratio determined at 0.111 pursuant to the terms of the merger agreementScheme of arrangement expected to become effective on September 3, 2026, with Barinthus Bio ADSs expected to cease trading on Nasdaq prior to market openTopco common stock expected to commence trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "CLYD” following completion of the proposed combination with Clywedog GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barinthus Biotherapeutics plc (NASDAQ: BRNS) ("Barinthus

Nearly 80% of Grocery Shoppers Use Digital Tools Before or During a Trip, Intouch Insight Study Finds

New research examines how digital tools, product availability, and accessible savings influence grocery shoppers’ perception of value Ottawa, Ontario, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intouch Insight Ltd. (TSXV: INX) (OTCQX: INXSF) ("Intouch” or the "Company”), a provider of customer experience management solutions, today announced the launch of The Grocery Value Equation: How Grocers Turn Brand Promises into Shopper Trust. The study found that 79.2% of grocery shoppers use digital tools before

GameChange Energy completes commissioning of its Genius Tracker™ for Dannevirke Solar Farm in New Zealand

SYDNEY, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GameChange Energy, a global provider of renewable energy infrastructure solutions, today announced the successful tracker commissioning of Bright Fern Energy's 23 MWp Dannevirke Solar Farm in New Zealand. The project marks GameChange Energy's first completed project in the New Zealand market and a significant milestone in the company's growing presence across Oceania. GameChange Energy Trackers Located in New Zealand's Manawatu-Whanganui region, the Dannevir

LX Pantos Indonesia Strengthens CSR Commitment Through Community Renovation Initiatives

SEOUL, South Korea and BEKASI, Indonesia, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LX Pantos Indonesia has completed renovation works at SDN Cicau 02 and SDN Gandasari 01, two elementary schools in Bekasi, West Java, as part of its 2026 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Situated near the company's logistics center in Cikarang, the project reflects LX Pantos Indonesia's ongoing commitment to supporting local communities and contributing to sustainable development in the regions where it oper

TerrAscend Announces Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TerrAscend Corp.("TerrAscend" or the "Company") (TSX: TSND) (OTCQX: TSNDF), a leading North American cannabis operator, today announced the results of its special meeting of shareholders held on August 24, 2026 (the "Special Meeting”). Common shareholders at the Special Meeting affirmatively approved the following resolutions: The adoption of a special resolution approving the amendment to the articles of the Corporation, as amended (the "Share Consolid

McEwen Announces Planned Retirement of COO & Promotions to Its Senior Leadership Team

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McEwen Inc. (NYSE/TSX: MUX) ("McEwen” or the "Company”) today announced the planned retirement of Chief Operating Officer William Shaver. Mr. Shaver has dedicated more than 55 years of his career to the mining industry, including the past 4 years at McEwen. In 1980, he co-founded Dynatec Corporation, which became one of the leading contracting and mine operating groups in North America. Bill’s relentless commitment has left its mark on both the industry

IDT Corporation to Present at Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference

NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of fintech and communications solutions, will present at the Midwest IDEAS Investor Conference to be held in Chicago on August 26 and 27, 2026. Marcelo Fischer, IDT’s Chief Financial Officer, and Bill Ulrey, Investor Relations, will provide an overview of the company’s operations, strategy, and financial results (through the third quarter of IDT’s fiscal year 2026) from 4:40 until 5:15 PM Eastern Time

49ers owner York fined after vice arrest - records, reports

UNITED STATES — San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two criminal charges after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution, official court records and reports said Monday. Ohio court records showed Monday that York had been fined $1,150 after being hit with misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. Multiple US media reports said York was initially held on a charge of "engaging in prostitution" following his arrest by East

Tornado tears through French village, dozens injured

POMAS, Paris — A tornado tore through a village in southwestern France on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging hundreds of homes, authorities said. French authorities had placed swathes of the country's southwest on orange alert for storms, and numerous areas were hit by power outages and transport chaos. In the Aude department, officials cancelled the third stage of the Vuelta a Espana cycling race, which was being held in the area, when a hailstorm forced riders to seek shelter. The t

Paybis Widens Its Global Crypto Payment Methods to 20+ as Local Payment Rails Multiply Worldwide

LONDON, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The company adds new local payment methods across Europe, Latin America and Africa, extending a crypto exchange that already serves 180+ countries, as global demand for compliant crypto exchanges with broad local payment coverage grows. Paybis, a global crypto exchange and B2B payment infrastructure provider, today confirmed a new bench of local payment methods added to its exchange. Over the past two years, the company has steadily added region-specific

La Rosa Holdings Corp. Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Deficiency Notice and Subsequent Regaining of Compliance

Company’s filing of second quarter 2026 Form 10-Q satisfied Nasdaq periodic filing requirement; matter is now closed Celebration, FL, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Rosa Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: LRHC) ("La Rosa” or the "Company”), a real estate and PropTech company, today announced that it received a notification letter from the staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq”) on August 21, 2026, regarding the Company’s compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), and subsequently receive

Ninepoint Partners Announces August 2026 Monthly and Semi-Monthly Cash Distributions for its ETFs and ETF Series Securities

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ninepoint Partners LP ("​Ninepoint Partners”) today announced cash distributions for its ETFs and ETF Series securities. The applicable distribution amounts, record dates and payment dates are detailed below. The per-unit monthly distributions for the ETF Series securities listed below have a record date of August 31, 2026, and are payable on September 4, 2026: Ninepoint ETF SeriesTickerDistribution per unitCUSIPNinepoint Global Infrastructure FundINFR

Lapid questions Acosta over 2 confidential fund recipients with his surname

MANILA, Philippines — Senator-judge Lito Lapid on Monday broke his silence after his surname appeared in acknowledgment receipts identifying recipients of confidential funds under the Office of the Vice President (OVP). During his interjection at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, Lapid questioned former OVP special disbursing officer Gina Acosta about two names bearing the surname "Lapid" that appeared among the recipients of the confidential funds. Lapid raised the pos

AFP backs crackdown of China’s state-sponsored disinformation propaganda

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday expressed full support for calls of lawmakers to take a whole of government approach to countering China’s state-sponsored disinformation. "The AFP acknowledges and fully supports the call of lawmakers, led by House Spokesperson Representative Robert Ace Barbers, urging regulatory authorities to take decisive action against foreign state-sponsored malign influence campaigns,” Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trin

Moody’s affirms Philippines’ investment grade credit rating

MOODY’S RATINGS on Monday affirmed the Philippines’ investment grade credit rating with a “stable” outlook on expectations that the country’s fiscal position will stabilize as the economy gradually recovers and the government continues its fiscal consolidation efforts.