For small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), equipping employees with the latest skills and tools needs to be a priority. After all, as the competition grows, SMEs can’t afford to be idle. And it’s not always possible for new hires or seasoned employees to know exactly what
US one-hundred-dollar notes are seen in this picture illustration taken in Seoul Feb. 7, 2011. — REUTERSBy Katherine K. Chan, ReporterThe Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) deficit in 2025 settled below the central bank’s full-year forecast despite posting a wider deficit in December.Data from the
Ever found yourself scrolling through rental listings in three different countries while your partner’s checking train times and trying to figure out visa rules via TikTok? Maybe one of those listings is in the UK — a lovely little stone cottage, suspiciously cheap, with no mention
In early 2026, the Irish pensions landscape will undergo one of its most significant shifts in decades.The introduction of auto-enrolment, a system that will automatically enrol many employees into a pension scheme, marks a pivotal step in strengthening retirement savings across the country. For workers,
Running a small or medium-sized business is tough enough without getting buried in spreadsheets every month. A lot of us owners and managers end up wearing too many hats, sales, customer stuff, operations, and then accounting piles on top. Those routine financial tasks eat up hours,
Critical to the operation of pharmaceutical sites and biobanks, ultra-low temperature freezers protect valuable samples. They safeguard high-value biological materials that cannot be replaced if damaged. A single handling error can lead to personal injury, equipment failure, or irreversible sample loss, which makes safety practices essential. These
Gambling has long been a fixture of British life, from local high streets to online platforms that let punters place a bet from their sofa. In her second budget as chancellor, Rachel Reeves announced major changes to gambling taxes that will affect both online and high-street
Kaltra, a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers, has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive testing program for its reversible microchannel heat exchanger coils. The testing, conducted across a wide range of operating conditions, has validated the performance and operational robustness of the technology, solidifying
PRIME ENERGY, operator of Service Contract No. 38, said it has successfully drilled the Malampaya East-1 reservoir. — COURTESY OF PRIME ENERGYBy Chloe Mari A. Hufana and Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporters THE PHILIPPINES has made its first major natural gas discovery in more than a
SHOPPERS buy toys at a market in Quezon City, Dec. 24, 2025. — PHILIPPINE STAR/NOEL B. PABALATETHE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY may expand slower until next year as global uncertainties and the local corruption controversy continue to drag growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said. In its
US dollar notes are seen in this undated photo. — IMAGO IMAGES VIA REUTERS CONNECTBy Katherine K. Chan, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES’ debt service on foreign loans went down by about 23% year on year at end-October as principal and interest payments fell, the Bangko Sentral ng
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. graces the landmark launch of Globe and Starlink’s Direct‑to‑Cell satellite service in the Philippines, a breakthrough initiative set to expand digital inclusion and ensure no Filipino is left offline. Joining him in the historic moment are (left to right) Globe President