UK AI investment hits record £2.9bn as Britain strengthens global leadership
Investment in British artificial intelligence (AI) companies surged to a record £2.9 billion last year, cementing the UK’s position as a global hub for cutting-edge technology and innovation.New figures show the UK now ranks second only to the United States
Philippine banks’ NPL ratio rises to 8-month high in July
BW FILE PHOTOBy Katherine K. Chan, Reporter The Philippine banking sector’s nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio rose to an eight-month high in July, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) data showed. Data from the BSP showed banks’ gross NPL ratio stood at 3.4% in
Marcos eyes stronger trade, investment ties with Cambodia
Marcos eyes stronger trade, investment ties with Cambodia - BusinessWorld Online PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR. — PHILIPPINE STAR/KJ ROSALESPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will
Siquijor power crisis ‘solved,’ says NEA
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the ceremonial switch-on for the New Siquijor Diesel Power Plants, Sept. 5. / Presidential Communications Office Facebook pageThe National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Friday said the power crisis in Siquijor has been “solved,” as
Search begins for next Bold Woman as Veuve Clicquot opens 2026 award nominations
The search is on for the UK’s next generation of pioneering female leaders as Veuve Clicquot opens nominations for the 2026 Bold Woman Award.Now in its 54th year, the award is the longest-running international accolade of its kind, inspired by
Health experts, LGUs, and advocates push for stronger investments in healthcare at UCHP Policy Forum
The Unilab Center for Health and Policy (UCHP) gathered experts, elected officials, and health advocates in a conference centered on “Investing in Health: Policy Forum on LGU Health Budget and PhilHealth Benefit Design Stakeholder Validation” last Sept. 3 at the
Philippine inflation quickens to 1.5% in August
Philippine inflation quickens to 1.5% in August - BusinessWorld Online Vendors sell pork inside the Balintawak Coverleaf Market in Quezon City. Photo by Miguel de
Metro Manila, nearby provinces suspend Friday classes amid monsoon rains
STUDENTS in Manila braved the rains after classes were suspended later on Tuesday. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANSeveral areas in the National Capital Region and Luzon have suspended classes on Friday due to heavy rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon. Classes at
Inside Meta’s AI Automation: What It Means for Users & Brands
Meta has been quietly but steadily reshaping how its platforms operate, and artificial intelligence now sits at the heart of this transformation.From the familiar spaces of Facebook and Instagram to WhatsApp and the company’s metaverse ambitions, automation powered by AI
Daniel Levy steps down as Tottenham chairman after nearly 25 years in charge
Daniel Levy has stepped down as executive chairman of Tottenham Hotspur after nearly 25 years in charge, bringing to an end one of the longest tenures in Premier League history.The 63-year-old, who became Spurs chairman in 2001, leaves the club