The Thai government is enhancing agricultural export markets and support for farmers, with rice exports to ASEAN countries rising 109% in early 2026
Nov 11, 2026
Despite showing the highest rates of investment participation, Hongkongers feel less knowledgeable about their investment decisions than international peers, with the younger generation in particular facing a “confidence problem”, a recent study finds. Some 88 per cent of Hong Kong respondents said they invested in some form, and yet 41 per cent felt they were held back by a lack of knowledge, according to the “Lifetime of Investing” study commissioned by Syfe, a digital investment platform, and...
Nov 10, 2026
New residential projects in the Greater Bay Area, including Wellspring by Hong Kong’s New World Development, are offering special promotions exclusively for Hong Kong homebuyers following the opening of the new Huanggang Port, according to agents. “The number of property viewers from Hong Kong has risen by about 40 per cent compared to the period before the opening of the new Huanggang Port,” said King Lau, regional investment director for the Greater Bay Area at Yui Yin Property. “The growth in...
EvoEnergi, a retail electricity supplier (RES) under the D&L Industries Group, has secured supply partnerships with academic, medical, and religious institutions covering a total of 13.08 megawatts (MW) in contracted demand.
MANILA, Philippines — Alternergy Holdings Corp., a listed renewable energy producer, is allocating P26 billion in capital expenditures (capex) next year. Gerry Magbanua, president of Alternergy, announced that the group has initiated discussions with lenders to secure financing for its capital expenditures, aimed at deploying two solar projects and one wind facility. READ: Alternergy’s P6.7-B Quezon
MANILA, Philippines — The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) remains optimistic about Philippine investment opportunities, pledging to invest in projects that meet the country’s needs despite sluggish economic growth. During the first-ever ASEAN Sovereign Wealth Fund Forum, MIC President and CEO Rafael Consing Jr. stated that the weak economic growth did not affect the investment strategy of
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has clinched $27 million worth of deals with Chinese firm Somago (Tianjin) Cross-border E-commerce Co. Ltd., unlocking further market opportunities for Davao-based durian producers and exporters. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the agreements, signed during the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2026, cover strategic cooperation and the procurement of
MANILA, Philippines — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has opened another batch of emergency loans totaling P2.75 billion for members in areas affected by El Niño, crop pests, and a dengue outbreak. In a statement, the GSIS said the P2.75-billion allotment is available to 109,047 active members, as well as old-age and disability pensioners,
MANILA, Pihlippines — Razon-led East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. saw its bottom line dip by 5 percent to P12 billion in the first nine months, weighed down by higher depreciation and interest expenses from new facilities. The firm said its consolidated revenues, however, climbed by 11 percent to P33.4 billion from P30.1 billion. The stronger
Nvidia shares extended losses on Tuesday, putting it on track to shed over $470 billion in market value amid fallout from CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a woman alleged to be a spy for Beijing.
MANILA, Philippines — EvoEnergi, an affiliate of the listed Lao family-led D&L Industries Inc., is maintaining a strong presence in the retail power market as it secures new contracts to power more schools, hospitals, and religious institutions. Citing data from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) covering the past 13 months, the firm said it has clinched
The Department of Energy (DOE) reminded oil firms to fully implement the bigtime fuel rollback, asking motorists to report gas stations that do not lower prices accordingly.