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Emirati Firm’s $2-B Investment in Trump Crypto a Bigger Grift Than Qatari Plane "Gift"
A $400 million plane offered to President Donald Trump by Qatar may be a gaudy symbol of graft—but to some Democrats on Capitol Hill, it’s also a distraction.

By The Financial District
May 25, 20252 min read


UK Pushes Back Driverless Car Timeline To 2027, But Uber Says It’s Ready Now
Uber says it’s ready to roll out fully driverless taxis in the UK today, but the British government has delayed its projected timeline for approving autonomous vehicles until the second half of 2027.

By The Financial District
May 25, 20251 min read


U.S. Stock Futures Slump After Trump’s EU, Apple Tariff Threats
U.S. stock index futures slid on Friday after President Donald Trump recommended 50% tariffs on the European Union (EU), while Apple stock dropped following his warning that the company would have to pay tariffs if its phones were not made in the U.S.

By The Financial District
May 24, 20252 min read


Meralco Customers to Benefit from Lower May Power Rates
While power consumption typically rises during the dry season, customers of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) can expect some relief this May as the Manuel V. Pangilinan-led distribution utility announced a significant reduction of P0.75 per kWh in electricity rates.

By The Financial District
May 24, 20254 min read


Etihad Orders 28 Boeing Jets for $14.5 Billion
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced more than $200 billion in deals between the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including a $14.5 billion agreement involving Boeing, GE Aerospace, and Etihad Airways.

By The Financial District
May 23, 20251 min read


Meralco’s Maria Luisa Alvendia Named Among Top 100 Women in Global Logistics
In a field long dominated by men and fraught with systemic hurdles—from archipelagic logistics to outdated infrastructure—the Philippines has found a formidable trailblazer in Maria Luisa V. Alvendia, Meralco’s Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.

By The Financial District
May 22, 20252 min read


Trump Demands Walmart Absorb Tariff Costs, Blames Retailer for Inflation Threats
President Donald Trump recently lashed out at Walmart, demanding the retail giant absorb the costs of his tariff hikes instead of passing them on to consumers.

By The Financial District
May 22, 20251 min read
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[TRAILBLAZING] Sam Altman and Jony Ive Unveil Visionary AI Device That Could Redefine Computing
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and world-renowned designer Sir Jony Ive have pulled back the curtain on their secret collaboration—a new class of AI-powered devices.

By The Financial District
May 22, 20253 min read


Meralco Makes Bold Mindanao Push Via Vantage Energy And MSU-IIT Partnerships
The Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is planting deeper roots in Mindanao—bringing with it the promise of reliable energy, technical education, and regional empowerment.

By The Financial District
May 21, 20253 min read


BYD Aims to Sell Half of Its Output in Global Markets
top automaker, BYD, has been telling investors since late last year that it aims for half of its sales to come from international markets by 2030.

By The Financial District
May 20, 20251 min read


China Warns Panama Ports Deal Firms To "Proceed with Caution"
China has warned all parties involved in the sale of Panama Canal ports by Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison to exercise “caution.”

By The Financial District
May 20, 20251 min read


Mercedes-Benz To Produce Its Top SUV Model in Alabama
Mercedes-Benz made it official this week: it will begin producing its GLC SUV in the United States.

By The Financial District
May 20, 20251 min read


Big Pharma’s Reliance on Pricing Negotiation Loophole Means Trouble
Guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) could spell trouble for Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, and other major drugmakers.

By The Financial District
May 20, 20251 min read


Suzuki Car Exports From India Grow 18% To Record 333,000
Suzuki Motor’s car exports from India rose 18% to a record high of 333,000 vehicles for the fiscal year ending March, though sales in the key South Asian market remained flat.

By The Financial District
May 20, 20251 min read


Bright, Bold & Booming: China’s KKV Reshapes Southeast Asia’s Retail Scene
On a recent weekend in Singapore’s Tiong Bahru Plaza, yellow shipping containers transformed into eye-catching retail displays drew hundreds of Gen Z shoppers.

By The Financial District
May 20, 20253 min read


Intel Debuts AI GPUs For Workstation Systems
Intel is expanding its graphics chip offerings with the debut of its Arc Pro B50 and B60 series workstation cards.

By The Financial District
May 20, 20251 min read


STARLUX Airlines Brings Snoopy to the Skies
Snoopy fans, buckle up—Taiwan’s premier luxury airline, STARLUX Airlines, is taking its wildly successful PEANUTS™-themed inflight experience beyond Asia and across the Pacific.

By The Financial District
May 20, 20252 min read


PAGCOR Warns Public Anew Against Fraudulent Gaming Certifications
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) today issued a fresh warning to the public about fraudulent gaming certifications allegedly tied to Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation.

By The Financial District
May 20, 20252 min read


Bain Capital in Talks to Acquire PCI Pharma For $10 Billion
Bain Capital is in advanced discussions to acquire contract drug manufacturer PCI Pharma Services in a deal that would value the company at approximately $10 billion.

By The Financial District
May 19, 20251 min read


New Jersey Transit Strike Disrupts Commute For 350,000 Riders
A strike by New Jersey Transit train engineers has brought commuter rail services to a halt, affecting an estimated 350,000 daily riders.

By The Financial District
May 19, 20251 min read


Apple Probes Next Frontier With New Brain Implant Standard
Apple showcased its latest sci-fi vision by announcing that users of its products may one day be able to control them with brain signals.

By The Financial District
May 18, 20251 min read


Microsoft Lays Off 6,000 Workers in Latest Tech Cutback
Microsoft has begun laying off nearly 6,000 employees—roughly 3% of its 228,000-person workforce—as part of a broad restructuring.

By The Financial District
May 18, 20251 min read


Nvidia, AMD To Supply $10B In Semiconductors to Saudi Firm
Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. will supply semiconductors to Saudi Arabian artificial intelligence company Humain for a massive $10 billion data center project.

By The Financial District
May 18, 20251 min read


Another U.S. EV Maker On The Brink Of Collapse
Another electric vehicle maker appears to be on the brink of collapse, the latest in a growing trend of EV startups failing to break through in a crowded marketplace

By The Financial District
May 18, 20251 min read
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