Philippines Business News

MoreTickets Reveals Hong Kong’s Top-Searched Summer Events and Evolving Ticket-Buying Behaviours

From surging sports interest to last-minute purchase, Hong Kong users are eager for greater access to live entertainment experiences HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 August 2026 - With the excitement of football events and chart-topping concerts still reverberating across the city, Hong Kong is carrying the momentum into a vibrant summer of live entertainment. Capturing the pulse of the moment, MoreTickets, Asia's No.1* live event ticket resale platform, releases Hong Kong's top inte

Brownlee set to miss FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers second round — Cone

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas is heading to second round of the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers minus naturalized player Justin Brownlee, where the national team will play two home games on August 28 and 30 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Head coach Tim Cone made the official announcement on Monday in a press conference held at the famed Pasay City sports arena. “The big elephant in the room right now is Justin is not here and will most likely not play so that’s a bi

Grenada opens Honorary Consulate in Manila

Grenada has officially established an Honorary Consulate in Manila, marking a significant development that deepens the diplomatic relations between the two island nations.

Fuel prices rise again on August 25

(1st UPDATE) The latest increase follows last week’s hike, marking the second straight week of rising fuel prices

Trump admin predicts US trade war 'devastating' for Canada

Canada said it would retaliate with levies targeting US steel and dairy industries.

Truflation sees July core PCE at 0.2% MoM, says Fed won’t hike this year

DigiPlus expands digital entertainment ecosystem with ArenaSocial and ArenaSocial Arcade

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is expanding its digital entertainment ecosystem with the launch of ArenaSocial Arcade, a new game suite within ArenaSocial, its free-to-play social game entertainment platform designed to make interactive experiences more accessible, social, and engaging for a wider audience. The continued development of ArenaSocial, including the launch of ArenaSocial Arcade, marks another step […]

Oil market bearish for crude, bullish for products, says TotalEnergies CEO

Hong Kong's new frontier: Where the Philippines grows global

In little more than a decade, the Philippines has built a formidable dual engine of growth—a manufacturing base exporting electronics and components to every major market, powered by one of the world's largest and youngest English-speaking workforces.

Saudel reaches near-Super Typhoon category, to enter PAR Monday afternoon — PAGASA

Saudel (international name) has reached the near-Super Typhoon category as it is bound to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday afternoon, according to the state weather bureau. “This tropical cyclone is currently at near-Super Typhoon category and further intensification into a Super Typhoon prior to entry or while within PAR is not […]

Treasury’s yield-lowering push faces an uphill battle: Barclays

Is the Euro area economy strong enough for another ECB hike?

Potential Super Typhoon Saudel to enter PAR on Monday; enhanced southwest monsoon to drench Luzon — PAGASA

Typhoon Saudel (international name) will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Monday and then develop into a super typhoon, as the enhanced southwest monsoon brings rains over Luzon, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). “Typhoon Saudel is expected to enter PAR this morning or afternoon,” PAGASA weather specialist […]

Smart gains mobile video experience award

Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) has been recognized by Ookla, a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights, for delivering the Best Mobile Video Experience in the Philippines for the second consecutive year.

Barclays sees UK growth holding firm despite inflation pressure

Iran threatens to fine, detain vessels violating Hormuz transit rules

AI trade In focus, Iran sanctions loom - What’s moving markets

Notice of Annual Stockholders' Meeting of LMG Corp.

Amart Furniture to Overhaul Forecasting and Replenishment with RELEX

Australia's leading furniture retailer replaces legacy planning tools with AI-driven forecasting and replenishment to improve availability, cut costs, and manage complex supply chain challenges SYDNEY, Australia, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amart Furniture has selected RELEX Solutions to replace its legacy planning system with AI-driven forecasting and replenishment across its 66 stores and four distribution centers (DCs). The RELEX AI-native planning platform will help Amart improve forecast

Inspira Enterprise Expands into Australia to Accelerate AI-Driven Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience Across Enterprises

SYDNEY, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspira Enterprise, a global leader in cybersecurity, AI and digital transformation services, today announced its strategic expansion into Australia, reinforcing its commitment to helping organizations strengthen cyber resilience, secure AI adoption, and modernize enterprise security operations across the Asia-Pacific region. With a growing demand for cyber resilience, identity security, AI governance, cloud security, and managed detection and response (MDR)

Appointment of Non-Executive Directors

PERTH, Australia, Aug. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alkane Resources Limited (ASX: ALK, TSX: ALK, OTCQX: ALKRY) (‘Alkane’) is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr Jennifer Purdie and The Hon. Gabrielle Upton to the Alkane Board as independent Non-Executive Directors, with effect from today, 24 August 2026. Dr Jennifer Purdie Jennifer brings a wealth of expertise across mining, heavy manufacturing and energy sectors. During her time with BHP as Asset President Olympic Dam, she led the team

Endeavour Silver Announces Removal of Blockade at its Terronera Mine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Endeavour Silver Corp. ("Endeavour” or the "Company”) (NYSE: EXK; TSX: EDR) reports that the blockade at its Terronera Mine in Mexico has been removed and operations will resume on August 24, 2026. The Company continues to work with the Ejido community to support stable, long-term operations. About Endeavour Silver - Endeavour is a mid-tier silver producer with three operating mines in Mexico and Peru and a robust pipeline of explora

Additional Information on the Ehrmann Family Increasing Its Equity Stake in Artprice by Artmarket as Part of Artprice's "AI-First" Transformation

PARIS, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As announced in Artmarket.com's Q2 2026 press release published on August 13, 2026, under the title "Artmarket.com: Q2 2026 Growth - From Progressive Transition to Artprice's 'AI-FIRST' Mutation", Thierry Ehrmann, Founder and CEO of Artmarket.com, and his family reaffirm their complete confidence in the future of Artprice by Artmarket.com-the global leader in Art Market information-and in the sustained growth of its operations. This momentum is driven, in par

Fils tops Tiafoe to claim first ATP Masters title in Cincinnati

France's Arthur Fils surged past Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday. The 22-year-old bagged his biggest career title and, with the US Open starting in one week, he is projected to jump from 21st in the world rankings to a career-high 11th.