Investment experts predict that 2024 will be a year of emerging opportunities as most economies are on a trajectory of expansion. The latest World Economic Outlook predicts that global growth will stay at 3.2 percent this year and next, with median headline inflation declining from 2.8 percent at the end of 2024 to 2.4 percent at the end of 2025. …

Elevating Driving Experience for Crossover and Sedan Enthusiasts Maxxis Tires, one of the front-runners in tire innovation and performance, is set to revolutionize your driving experience with MECOTRA MA-P5. Engineered to replace the widely acclaimed Mecotra ME3, the latest tire lineup guarantees enhanced comfort, fuel efficiency, and longevity for discerning drivers worldwide, including those in the Philippines. In a world …

Fintech Alliance.PH, the country’s premier association of fintech and digital innovators announced that it is gathering the largest number of fintech, finance, and digital finance organizations in the upcoming Manila Tech Summit to discuss the impact of the AI Revolution to bolstering Philippine economic growth. Formerly known as INDX – Inclusion and Digital Transformation Summit, the fourth installment of the …

Fossil opened an exclusive pop-up shop on the Ground Floor of Building A, SM Megamall, running until July 10, 2024. The pop-up shop invites customers to immerse themselves in Fossil’s 2024 Spring Collection, offering a unique shopping experience filled with exciting activities and special promotions. Take A Seat: Sport Tourer Is Here Buckle up: a new high-performance timepiece has arrived. …

By Rose de la Cruz The benefit of reducing tariffs on rice and other food items from 35 to 15 percent until 2028 is not expected by many in the agriculture sector to reduce prices of these items in the local market but would only redound to the importers and their business interests. There is also speculation that the expected …

The government must prepare for an expected surge in imported rice following the reduction of tariffs from 35 to 15 percent so that it would not result in further decline in rice self-sufficiency amid climate change threats and global geopolitical disruptions, industry stakeholders said. Danilo V. Fausto, president of the  Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food,  raised the group’s grave …

The Henry Sy Foundation (HSFI), West Visayas State University (WVSU), and SM Foundation have recently signed a memorandum of agreement for the adaptive restoration of the century-old Quezon Hall, an initiative to preserve a key educational heritage in Iloilo City. Bulwagang Quezon, a landmark structure dating back to 1926, is the first unit of a u-shaped group of buildings. It …

Public Wi-Fi is quite popular at cafes, airports, or abroad during vacations or business trips. Despite the convenience and perceived necessity of staying connected, these common situations require vigilance to ensure the safety and protection of personal data. To navigate potential risks safely, Kaspersky experts have crafted a set of safe practices for using unrestricted networks. Public Wi-Fi is a …

The Zeekr, described as a global intelligent premium electric mobility technology brand, was officially launched last Saturday by its local distributor Autohub Group of Companies at the BGC Ampitheater in Taguig. Autohub Group’s president Willy Tee Ten and Zeekr’s Asean leader Alex Bao were present during the grand launch of the brand that is under the Geely Holding Group.  Zeekr’s …

Seven teams from various local universities represent the country in the the Shell Eco-marathon 2024 Asia Pacific and Middle East competition set early this month in Lombok, Indonesia. They will be competing against some 200 teams from various parts of the region that will showcase their creativity, engineering skills, and teamwork in this competition that is dedicated to promoting the …