Gokongwei-led URC to acquire Malaysian snack firm Munchy's
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Universal Robina Corporation (URC) on Friday said it is acquiring Malaysian biscuits company Munchy Food Industries for around 1.925 billion ringgit or…
Aboitiz InfraCapital eyes P20B capex in 2022
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Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. is setting aside P20 billion for its capital expenditure (capex) budget next year, as it plans to expand its…
Megawide says arrest warrants out vs GMCAC officials
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The newly opened Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal 2 offers a unique airport-resort experience. — MAYA PADILLO Megawide Construction Corp. said the Lapu-Lapu…
Global firms pay up to deal with Hong Kong's quarantine
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REUTERS Companies including JPMorgan Chase & Co. are stepping up to compensate employees ensnared by Hong Kong’s strict quarantine regime as businesses…
Shares decline further as new COVID-19 variant emerges
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Philippine Stock Exchange index STOCKS decline further on Friday as news of a new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) variant spooked investors. The…
Hong Kong and China move closer to partial border reopening
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REUTERS HONG KONG — Hong Kong and Chinese authorities said a meeting on Thursday moved them closer to partially reopening the border…
As digital adoption rises, so do customer expectations -- Bain & Company
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In digital commerce, an “obsession” for the customer remains paramount, according to consultancy firm Bain & Company. “The old rules of customer…
Britain alarmed by new COVID-19 variant spreading in South Africa
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LONDON — Britain on Thursday said it was concerned by a newly identified coronavirus variant spreading in South Africa that might make…
UK sets out plans to boost global digital trade
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PIXABAY LONDON — Improving digital trade would provide huge opportunities for British businesses and help boost economic growth, the government’s Board of…
'Berserk' New Zealand house price rises to calm next year, fall in 2023
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WIKIMEDIA COMMONS BENGALURU — House price inflation in New Zealand will ease substantially next year, followed by outright price falls in 2023,…