UK steel industry faces fresh crisis as US tariff jumps to 50%
The expected hike replaces the 25% tariff President Trump imposed on foreign steel earlier this year, which officially came into force on 12 March. Although the Prime Minister announced on 8 May that a breakthrough deal had been reached with
Heritage meets high-tech: SM City Laoag ushers in the 68th Cyberzone
Cyberzone is expanding its digital playground to Northern Luzon. On May 30, SM City Laoag is officially launching, the first SM Mall and Cyberzone in Ilocos Norte — promising a shopping experience that weaves modern comfort with echoes of local
Pag-IBIG Fund continues to grow members’ savings as investment income climbs 50%
Pag-IBIG Fund recorded a 50% increase in investment income in the first four months of 2025, reflecting its prudent financial stewardship and growing capacity to support members’ savings and housing needs. The development affirms the agency’s key role in advancing
66th The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) Awards launched
In the photo (L-R): Rey Felix Rafols (TOYM Foundation Director); Hannah Chloe Cano (TOYM Search & Awards National Chairperson); Cecilia Dy (JCI Philippines Senate National President); Felix Venson Chua (JCI Philippines National President); Dorris Dumlao-Abadilla (TOYM Foundation Director); Billie Crystal
DTI launches 2025 Food Festival at SM Megamall
From May 30 to June 1, 2025, the Megatrade Hall at SM Megamall transforms into a dynamic showcase of Filipino heritage, innovation, and flavor with the launch of the highly anticipated 2025 Food Festival, a collaborative celebration between the Department
AmCham Philippines honors 40 companies at inaugural Corporate Social Impact Awards
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham Philippines) celebrated outstanding corporate citizenship at its inaugural Corporate Social Impact (CSI) Awards, held on May 21 at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati City. Forty companies were recognized for exemplary contributions
NCR retail price growth cools to 5-year low
NCR retail price growth cools to 5-year low - BusinessWorld Online BW FILE PHOTORetail price growth of general goods in the National Capital Region (NCR)
Trade gap shrinks to $3.49 billion in April
A view of the Manila International Container Terminal. — COURTESY OF ICTSIBy Abigail Marie P. Yraola, Deputy Research Head The Philippines’ trade deficit in goods narrowed to its two-month low in April, as imports contracted to its lowest in 13 months,
UK business confidence jumps to nine-month high as trade tensions ease
UK business confidence surged in May to its highest level since last August, according to new data from Lloyds Bank, driven by a sharp rebound in global financial markets and a softening in trade tensions between the US and its
Safety is Personal: Volvo’s 2025 Safety Mission is About You
Volvo Philippines is on a mission to achieve ZERO accidents on the road. Timed within the period of United Nations’ observance of Global Road Safety and anchored on the Volvo Group’s commitment to Vision Zero, Volvo Philippines launches Volvo: Being Alive,