Hong Kong’s technology sector has enjoyed a standout presence at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, with local firms securing top industry awards and attracting strong interest from global buyers, investors and multinational brands. Led by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and the Hong
The government has spent more than £30,000 of public money so far on rebranding England’s nationalised rail services under the new Great British Railways banner, amid mounting scrutiny over value for money. Great British Railways, the brand under which rail services in England will be brought
The government is expected to announce a partial U-turn on looming business rates increases for pubs within days, amid growing alarm over the financial pressure facing the hospitality sector. According to Sky News, ministers are preparing a targeted rescue package that would shield pubs from steep
Donald Trump has never been shy about his favourite economic weapon. In his pre-Christmas address to the nation, the US president once again made clear that tariffs remain central to his vision for American prosperity. While supporters argue that tariffs are reviving domestic industry, lifting wages
NICKELASIA.COMTHE Board of Investments’ (BoI) One-Stop Action Center for Strategic Investments (OSACSI) said it ended 2025 with about P2.95 trillion worth of projects not yet registered with investment promotion agencies (IPAs) whose permits it will fast-track under the green lane system.The OSACSI has reported that
NIA.GOV.PHTHE National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said repairs at the Upper Pampanga River Integrated Irrigation System are expected to be completed within the month at the earliest.NIA Administrator Eddie G. Guillen told BusinessWorld that the timetable has been accelerated from the previous estimate of repairs completed
Auctions announced for Tacloban, Camiguin, Virac airport projects - BusinessWorld Online FACEBOOK.COM/CAAPHILIPPINESTHE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said it invited interested parties to participate in three airport
Aurora ecozone hoping to bring in US defense-logistics locator within the quarter - BusinessWorld Online ANGLICOTECH.COMTHE Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) said it
CARS firms deserve perks after boosting PHL — CAMPI - BusinessWorld Online USERTRMK-FREEPIKTHE Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) said participants in the
PCHRD.DOST.GOV.PHTHE GOVERNMENT is hoping to position the Philippines as an emerging hub for herbal medicine manufacturing in response to burgeoning global demand, the Board of Investments (BoI) said.BoI Supervising Investments Specialist Morinaella Jeusine M. Torgo said the developing natural and sustainable health solutions market presents
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOA PORTAL will be launched in February to facilitate the monitoring of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said.The platform, known as FMR Watch, was developed by the DA’s Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (BAFE) and will allow the
BIR ‘optimistic’ of rebound in 2026 after missing 2025 revenue target - BusinessWorld Online BW FILE PHOTO THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it remains optimistic