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FWD chief named top Asian leader

FWD Life Insurance Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Grimes was lauded as an “Outstanding Leader in Asia” by the Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Awards. At the awarding ceremonies held on October 26, 2017 at InterContinental Hotel, Singapore, Peter received the honor alongside five other CEOs from across Asia. He was given the award for demonstrating sound …

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Ayala Land posts positive net earnings of P17.8B

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) posted a net income of P17.8 billion in the first nine months of 2017, growing 18% year-on-year with the consistent and strong performance of its diverse business units. Its consolidated revenues registered at P98.9 billion, 16% higher compared to the P85.49 billion it earned in the same period in 2016. The company’s robust growth fuels its …

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Boeing bullish on aircraft demand, SE Asia to be key force in 20 years

Boeing predicts rising air traffic across Southeast Asia will spur demand for commercial aircraft. Fueled by higher economic growth in the region, air traffic is expected to rise by 7.2 percent a year until 2036 and this will see airlines expand their fleets to better serve demand, said Jim Freitas, managing director, product marketing and analysis Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

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FAA okays sales of Chinese planes to US, others

Shanghai – Just ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to China, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed an airworthiness certification deal that effectively opens the door to Chinese sales of airplanes to the US and other countries.

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