Barclays has been accused of closing the bank account of a tech entrepreneur because she earns part of her income through the adult content platform OnlyFans. Madelaine Thomas, who runs a start-up called Image Angel while also generating income through adult content platforms, said the bank
Pibit.AI has secured $7 million in Series A funding to accelerate development of its CURE underwriting platform, an AI-driven system designed to turn complex insurance submissions into fast, trusted decisions. The round, led by Stellaris Venture Partners with participation from Y Combinator and Arali Ventures, marks
Make UK has signed a major trade and partnership agreement with the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), strengthening industrial ties between the two nations and paving the way for deeper collaboration in areas such as rare earth minerals, artificial intelligence, nuclear technology and defence. The deal
ARSENIO M. BALISACAN — PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE growth track for the Philippines remains at 6% over the medium term, the government’s chief economic planner said, noting steady investment, productivity and technology gains, and a healthy labor market.“Our potential growth remains at least 6% annually,” Secretary
PHILIPPINE STAR/MICHAEL VARCASBy Justine Irish D. Tabile, ReporterTHE European Union (EU) does not expect the infrastructure corruption scandal to affect negotiations with the Philippines for a free trade agreement (FTA), noting that the government seems to be addressing the matter, the delegation of the EU
Exporters urged to verify their US tariff-exempt status - BusinessWorld Online PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said exporters need to consult with
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOSENATE BILL (SB) NO. 1493, or the proposed BPO Workers’ Welfare and Protection Act, represents the latest effort to ensure that industry employees are protected, a business process outsourcing (BPO) employee association said.Mylene Cabalona, president of the BPO Industry Employees Network (BIEN), said
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOTHE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) told legislators that the proposed single-use plastics tax needs to be harmonized with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act to minimize the compliance burden on companies.Ivy Joyce DP. Padilla, a lawyer with the DENR’s Environmental
PHL gains expanded access to EU earth observation data - BusinessWorld Online PAGASATHE Philippines and the European Union (EU) signed an agreement to boost connectivity and
ERC: Increasing commissioner roster may not expedite resolution of cases - BusinessWorld Online THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said that increasing the number of commissioners may
Farmers are seen in a rice field in Bustos, Bulacan, Oct. 17, 2023. — PHILIPPINE STAR/KJ ROSALESBy Vonn Andrei E. VillamielRICE production in the Philippines has largely stagnated since 2017, even as consumption continues to rise, leaving the country increasingly dependent on imports, according to
Low-interest financing models under study for offgrid power - BusinessWorld Online NAPOCOR.GOV.PHTHE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is exploring new low-interest financing schemes for renewable