FTA to set predictable trade environment between PH, US

MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said the Philippines and the United States can further boost their economic ties through a...

Border still out of step with science, still easier to fly to Paris than drive to Buffalo

(OTTAWA) – June 21, 2021 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s President and CEO, Perrin Beatty, issued the following statement regarding easing of border restrictions. “Today’s...

How shipping ports are being reinvented for the green energy transition

When it comes to launching the energy transition, maritime policy is one of the key battlegrounds. But many ports, aware of their ecological and economic vulnerability,...

How business accelerators can help new startups succeed after COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the loss of 225 million jobs around the world. Younger people have been significantly affected, particularly in industries stalled due to...

TRO on DBP acquisition of mortgaged property stays

MANILA – The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) lost its petition to lift a temporary restraining order that stopped it from taking over a mortgaged property...

4 ways companies can avoid post-pandemic employee turnover

With pandemic-related lockdowns being lifted around the world, businesses are announcing plans to bring employees back into the office. Considering the widespread isolation and Zoom fatigue...

Economic rebound seen this year

MANILA – Prospects for economic recovery are up for the Philippines but uncertainties remain thus, the greater need for policy discipline and readiness for any risks,...

Allstate’s Ryan Michel appointed Chair of the Board of Directors for Insurance Bureau of Canada

​June 16, 2021 (TORONTO) – Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has elected Ryan Michel as its Chair....

Businesses urged to spend big on innovation, digitalization

Recovery seen with gradual lifting of restrictions, vax rollout

MANILA – The gradual lifting of quarantine restrictions and continuous vaccination rollout will help the Philippine economy recover by 6 to 7 percent in 2021 and...