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Domestic market enterprises regain their VAT zero-rating privileges
Have you ever wondered what goes through someone else’s_ mind when they wish to turn back time?
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October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Japan's Nikkei, bitcoin, gold soaring to record highs
Japanese stocks surged more than 5% to an all-time high while the yen skidded on Monday after fiscal and monetary dove Sanae Takaichi was elected as leader of the ruling party, putting her on course to become the nation’s first female prime minister.
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October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Sabotage: Corruption’s counterattack against every bold reform
When billions of pesos — or dollars — are at stake, powerful criminal networks don't just disappear.
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October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Greg Slaughter set to join PBA and SEAG Gilas Pilipinas in Dec.
“GREG-ZILLA” is ready to take the path back to the PBA and the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG).
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Shares slide as market turns cautious before CPI
PHILIPPINE STOCKS slid anew on Monday, snapping a three-day climb as investors pocketed their profits and took a cautious stance before the release of the September consumer price index (CPD).
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Benign inflation gives BSP policy room to support growth — Nomura
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) may deliver a fourth straight 25-basis-point (bp) rate cut on Thursday to give the economy a boost as inflation remains low, Nomura Global Markets Research said.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Shift to 10% VAT could signal more borrowing, taxes
THE GOVERNMENT could raise borrowing and other taxes to offset billions in foregone revenue should it decide to reduce value-added tax (VAT) to 10% from the current 12%, Metroplitan Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) said.
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October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
As Gaza war hits two-year mark, former Israeli hostage recalls Hamas torment
When Tal Shoham walks through Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel where he and his family were abducted by Hamas militants during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack, he says it feels like a massive graveyard pervaded by the horror of that day’s events.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Robinsons Land pushes for 30% RE use in all dev’ts by 2030
ROBINSONS LAND CORP. (RLC) aims to increase the share of renewable energy (RE) in its total power consumption to as much as 30% by 2030 as part of a broader push to integrate sustainability measures across its developments.
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October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Five more banks join Maynilad's P45.8-B IPO underwriting group
WEST ZONE water concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has appointed five additional banks to its underwriting syndicate for its planned P45.8-billion initial public offering (1PO) scheduled next month.
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October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
MPTC eyes P20-B bond offer for tollway projects, debt payment
METRO PACIFIC Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is targeting to raise up to P20 billion through a bond issuance to fund ongoing tollway projects and refinance existing loan facilities.
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October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Sept. WESM rates decline on higher supply margins
THE average electricity price on the spot market fell in September due to a higher supply margin, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
US shutdown impact on PHL to be 'mild'
THE US government shutdown is “nothing new,” and can result in some disruption to the Philippine economy, analysts said.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Foxconn third-quarter revenue hits record, misses market view
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, reported record third-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) products, though it missed the market forecast and offered caution about exchange rates.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Toyota Financial Services launches P2-B maiden bond to fund growth, diversify funding
TOYOTA FINANCIAL Services Philippines Corp. (TFSPH), the automotive financing and leasing arm of GT Capital Holdings, Inc., has launched its P2-billion maiden public bond offering to fund asset growth, diversify funding sources, and attract both institutional and individual investors.
2 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Bifrost ready to go live; Converge expects boost
KEPPEL LTD. (Keppel) is preparing to operate its 20,000-kilometer Bifrost cable system, which will be ready to carry commercial traffic in the coming weeks.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Property slowdown seen temporary amid corruption probe — Leechiu
THE CORRUPTION probe involving government officials and contractors is expected to cause only a brief slowdown in high-value property transactions, with overall demand remaining steady, according to property consultancy firm Leechiu Property Consultants (LPC).
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October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Return on investment in the New Generation
Last June, faculty members from the Department of Management and Organization at Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business conducted a workshop to review and refine the syllabus for the course on Strategic Management.
3 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Gin Kings are moving on and regrouping after loss to Magnolia
AFTER getting dismantled by the Magnolia team of his pupil-turned-rival coach LA Tenorio, Barangay Ginebra mentor Tim Cone took it on the chin and quickly focused on improving his troops.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Renault's Dacia challenges low-cost Chinese EVs with prototype €15,000 mini-car
Renault's low-cost brand Dacia on Monday unveiled a prototype electric mini-car that could cost less than €15,000 ($17,625), potentially providing a competitive alternative to low-cost Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).
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October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Fil-Chinese chamber backs Customs rules vs conflicts of interest
THE Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) expressed support for new conflict-of-interest rules imposed on Bureau of Customs personnel, saying the rules are expected to minimize corruption within the agency.
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October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
Idel Datu rules the first Daily Fantasy Chess Grand Prix
WORLD Chess Olympiad veteran Idel Datu delivered a vintage performance and topped the inaugural Daily Fantasy Chess Grand Prix held on lichess.org over the weekend.
1 min |
October 07, 2025
Business World Philippines
BORDER CROSSING
A meeting of two minds and two brands happened at the Mazda Fan Festa
3 min |
October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Government's debt service bill surges to P665B in August
THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT'S (NG) debt service bill soared in August as amortization and interest payments surged, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) reported.
2 min |
October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
US soybean farmers, deserted by China, scramble to find other markets
A trade mission to Nigeria. A memorandum of understanding with Vietnam. A surge of purchases from Bangladesh.
1 min |
October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
KMC Solutions opens nominations for third Startup Awards to recognize top emerging businesses
BUSINESS SERVICES COMPANY KMC Solutions has called for nominations for the third KMC Startup Awards, which aims to honor visionary entrepreneurs and groundbreaking businesses that are shaping the future of the Philippines' business and technology landscape.
2 min |
October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Stocks may extend climb despite cautious mood
PHILIPPINE STOCKS may continue to rise this week, although the market is expected to stay cautious due to lingering domestic and global uncertainties.
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October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
DoE allows Meralco to start bidding for 200 MW of renewable supply
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (DoE) has cleared Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to proceed with the bidding for 200 megawatts (MW) of renewable baseload power.
1 min |
October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Corruption scandal threatens to cool demand for luxury real estate in PHL
A WIDENING corruption scandal involving Philippine government officials and public works contractors threatens to cool demand for luxury real estate projects, according to property analysts.
3 min |
October 06, 2025
Business World Philippines
Central bank's short-term securities fetch mixed yields, strong demand
YIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) short-term securities ended mixed on Friday, with the offer attracting strong demand even as the auction volume was hiked slightly.
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