Crown Asia Chemicals Corp. reported a 2.1% growth in net income to P228.9 million for 2022 as the listed plastic pipes maker generated higher revenues while operating costs increased. In a disclosure on Wednesday, the company said revenues rose by 1.2% to P1.76 billion from P1.74 billion in the previous year. “Both earnings and revenues […]Read More

1 of 16 New World Makati holds Easter Carnival Fun Fair NEW World Makati Hotel will hold an Easter Carnival Fun Fair on April 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. This promises to be a highlight of the Easter weekend, featuring a range of activities and attractions for both children and adults. To be held […]Read More

TWO Silicon Valley companies on Tuesday announced new tools that use artificial intelligence to generate images while tackling some of the thorniest legal issues surrounding the technology: copyrights and payments. Adobe Inc. added artificial intelligence (AI) to some of its most popular software, including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, to speed up the process of […]Read More

HONG KONG’S overnight cost of borrowing fell on Wednesday, easing a cash crunch. The overnight interbank rate, known as Hibor, tumbled 175 basis points (bps) to 2.4%, after surging by the most in at least 17 years on Tuesday. The one-month cost dropped 13 basis points to 3.37%. Hong Kong’s equities market has stabilized after […]Read More

DTI.GOV.PH One Town, One Product (OTOP) Philippines has generated P10.9 million worth of sales from 2017 to early 2023 following government efforts to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a statement on Wednesday, the DTI said that OTOP Philippines has assisted 79,985 MSMEs and […]Read More

A toast to success. Left to right: Ms. Grace Weihrauch (The Westin Manila’s director of operations), Ms. Sharlene Batin (Department of Tourism regional director for NCR), Mr. Duke Nam (area vice-president, Korea and Philippines, Marriott International), Mr. Alexander Dietzsch (The Westin Manila’s general manager), Mr. Frederick Go (president and CEO of Robinsons Land Corporation), Mr. […]Read More

1 of 4 ESSAYS and a video on childhood traditions were among the winners of this year’s Mga Kuwentong Pagkain (MKP), the annual storytelling contest launched a decade ago by the Mama Sita Foundation. For its essay category, the plum prize — dubbed the Pinilakang Palayok award — went to “Chasing Ginilo” submitted by Edelwisa […]Read More

ROBINSONS BANK Corp. (RBC) has launched a dollar-denominated short-term unit investment trust fund (UITF) product. “While investing in the stock market is a great way to build wealth over the long term, it can also be a roller coaster ride in the short term. That’s why many investors seek out investment options that offer a […]Read More

IN today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses must prioritize digital transformation to stay ahead of the curve. But how can they create a future-proof workforce that can adapt to changing technologies and market trends? One answer lies in investing in the right people, processes, and tools. And that’s where software comes in. One example of how […]Read More

COTTONBRO STUDIO/PEXELS THE INTELLECTUAL Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) recently met with the producers of the special purple yam ube kinampay and distinct salt asin tibook to help them learn about the benefits of intellectual property (IP) protection, an effort that is hoped to lead to the registration of these Bohol products as geographical […]Read More