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Rare First Superman Comic Once Stolen From Nicolas Cage Sells for $15-M
A rare copy of the 1938 comic that introduced Superman to the world has sold to an anonymous collector for $15 million (£11.2 million).

By The Financial District
9 hours ago1 min read


Huge Bluefin Tuna Sells for Record $3.2 Million at Tokyo Market
A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record ¥510 million ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market.

By The Financial District
5 days ago1 min read


Debt-Ridden Craft Beer Brand Shuts Down After Chapter 11 Case is Dismissed
The craft beer industry downturn that began in 2023 continues to claim casualties as it enters its third year.

By The Financial District
Jan 61 min read


Man Sings Christmas Songs for 42 Hours to Break World Record
The owner of a sandwich shop in England attempted to break a Guinness World Record by singing Christmas songs continuously for 42 hours.

By The Financial District
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Top 100 U.S. Charities Still See 4.4% Hike in Donations
There’s no denying it has been a difficult period for some of the nation’s top charities.

By The Financial District
Dec 22, 20252 min read


MacKenzie Scott’s $26-B in Donations Surpass Musk’s "Gifts" to His Own Foundations
MacKenzie Scott has given away more of her wealth than almost any other billionaire.

By The Financial District
Dec 22, 20251 min read


Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait Sells for Record-Breaking $55-M
A surrealist painting by famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has sold for $54.7 million (£41.8 million), shattering the auction record for an artwork by a woman.

By The Financial District
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Only Air-dried Turkey plant in U.S. is Family-owned, has No Debt
Paul Kelly is the owner of the only USDA-approved turkey plant in the US that dry-plucks and hangs its birds, a process many believe creates crispier skin and better flavor.

By The Financial District
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Best Start-up Companies Recognized
For the third consecutive year, KMC Solutions, the country’s leading provider of flexible office spaces and offshore solutions, once again recognized the Philippines’ best and brightest startup companies at the KMC Startup Awards 2025 gala night.

By The Financial District
Nov 22, 20253 min read


QC Funds 7 Start-ups with ₱1-M Grants
The Quezon City Government recognized seven outstanding startups with PHP1 million equity-free grants each during the Startup QC Cohort 4 Demo Day.

By The Financial District
Nov 21, 20253 min read


Canada Expands Aid to Manila Despite Governance Scandals
Even as the Philippines continues to address governance lapses, including the lingering “ghost flood control” controversy, Canada has chosen a markedly different posture – partnership, confidence, and long-term engagement.

By The Financial District
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Thieves Disguised as Construction Workers Pull Off $3.2-M NYC Jewelry Heist
At least three men, two of them disguised as construction workers, broke into a New York City home and drove off with a safe and jewelry worth more than $3 million.

By The Financial District
Nov 5, 20251 min read


DTI Opens Coco Bazaar in Dumaguete
The Coco Bazaar 2025, initiated by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental, aims to provide a platform for coconut farmers and small businesses engaged in coconut-based products to expand their market reach.

By The Financial District
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Trump’s Mass Deportation Drive Killing Local Businesses
In Chicago’s Little Village, the Trump administration’s sweeping deportation push has paralyzed the local economy.

By The Financial District
Oct 22, 20251 min read


Insurance in Action: Why Protection Means Progress
Earlier this month, insurance professionals stood side by side beneath the Philippine flag as it rose against Manila’s city skyline.

By Gerry Urbina
Oct 21, 20253 min read


Michael Villardo: In the Mood for Success
When the global financial crisis hit in 2008, many family-run export businesses struggled to stay afloat.

By Gerry Urbina
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Manila FAME 2025: Where Nature Meets Filipino Ingenuity
When the pandemic disrupted borders and routines, architect Jed Yabut found himself back in Manila, surrounded not by skyscrapers but by sketches of chairs, tables, and lamps.

By Gerry Urbina
Oct 17, 20253 min read


Hungarian Writer László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature.

By The Financial District
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Beating the Heat: Nano Coat’s Energy-Saving Solution
When a shifting market began to squeeze the family lumber business, Edmund Lee did not cling to the old playbook.

By Gerry Urbina
Oct 12, 20254 min read


Oktoberfest Ends With the Traditional Bavarian Salute
The 190th Oktoberfest came to a close Sunday, wrapping up the world’s largest folk festival with the traditional Bavarian marksmen’s gun salute in Munich.

By The Financial District
Oct 7, 20251 min read
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A laptop, a TV, a printer — for many city dwellers, these are everyday essentials. In schools, they are basic tools used routinely for teaching and learning. Electricity is a given: plug in a device, flip a switch, and the lights come on.

By The Financial District
Oct 5, 20257 min read
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[Feature] Andy Maluche: The Story of CurryWurst Meister
When German artist Andy Maluche moved to the Philippines, his world was defined by canvases, sculptures, and advertising campaigns.

By Gerry Urbina
Oct 4, 20254 min read
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[FEATURE] Policy Overreach and the Risks to FDI and SMEs
The Philippines is at a pivotal juncture in shaping its economic and labor policies.

By The Financial District
Sep 5, 20254 min read


Melinda French Gates Quits the Gates Foundation
Melinda French Gates — Bill Gates’ ex-wife — confirmed that she is leaving the foundation she co-founded with him more than 25 years ago.

By The Financial District
Sep 1, 20252 min read
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