The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business

VinFast, the newest electric car maker from Vietnam, offers an innovative idea in selling their newest VF 5, a compact electric SUV. One can choose to buy the car with the battery or subscribing to it separately.  VinFast’s battery subscription program offers customers greater purchasing flexibility, empowering them to choose the option that best suits their needs. In addition to …

Jetour Auto Philippines Inc. has made it “triple sure” that owning a Jetour vehicle will make you stay happy throughout your ownership journey through its aftersales services –  Availability, Affordability, and Accessibility – for your journeys to start and end with a smile. The sole and official distributor of world-class Jetour SUVs, MPVs, EVs in the country guarantees that every …

Suzuki Philippines is extending assistance for flood-damaged Suzuki vehicles by offering a 30 percent discount on select parts and 10 percent off on labor. The discounted vehicle parts and labor can be availed at any of the participating Suzuki dealerships in NCR and Luzon. The Suzuki flood assistance initiative provides a 30 percent discount on the following parts: Engine Control …

Chevrolet Cam Sur is now the newest Chevrolet dealership in the country under the HARI group and being operated by the Frontier Automotive Marilao Corporation (FAMC) of the Chiongbian Group. The opening of Chevrolet Cam Sur is just the start for more breakthroughs for the Bowtie Brand in the years ahead. With the ceremonial unveiling of the dealership glass marker, …

By Rose de la Cruz Our leaders– past and present– get excited and avail of every Official Development Assistances (ODAs) offered by friendly governments to our country without even a well-defined project or program (including completed feasibility studies for them), even if such ODAs have stringent strings attached (including materials and consultants to be sourced from the ‘generous’ offerors). The …

This week’s line up of “now showing”  films carry three rated PGs (Parental Guidance), while other films were rated R-16 (Restricted-16) and R-18 (Restricted 18) from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). A PG classification may contain themes, language, violence, nudity, sex, or horror, treated in a manner suitable for children under 13, provided they are accompanied …

Immerse into the enchanting melodies of traditional Korean musical instruments in a special concert event, The Forest Music Band Dung Dda Koong, on August 18, 3pm, at the Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez (CCP Blackbox Theater).  Ideal for children over three years old, this delightful interactive play is open to all ages and free for the public. To reserve seats, visit bit.ly/ForestMusicBandRegistra …

Turnover of Portable Chest X-Ray Machine for Olongapo City from the Embassy of Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) held in Olongapo City. (L-R) Fujifilm Philippines Inc. Vice President Mr. Takashi Miyako, City Health Officer Dr. Rodrick Bustamante, Embassy of Japan Second Secretary Ms. Tokiko Nishimura, Mayor Atty. Rolen C. Paulino Jr., CHSI Philippines Inc. Managing Director Dr. Carmina Aquino. and Ms. …

by Annalyn S. Jusay Block Dojo, a global venture builder headquartered in the UK, celebrated its first year in the Philippines by spotlighting six forward-thinking startups during their Demo Day on August 1 at the Asian Institute of Management. These startups had successfully completed a 12-week incubation program, where the founders gained valuable insights into leveraging blockchain technology for their …

Today’s advances in medical technology have seen the increased usage of stem cells for general cell repair and regeneration. And this procedure also extends to dermatological applications. However, Aphrozone Philippines takes a more natural approach to skin care by harnessing plant stem cells. Aphrozone Philippines is the sole and exclusive distributor in the Philippines of “365 Ruby-Cell”, the plant-based stem …