Angkas offers to share pioneering standards with new entrants
ANGKAS, a pioneer in the motorcycle taxi industry, is ready to share the standards it has developed with emerging competitors, recognizing the importance of collaboration for industry growth, according to its chief executive officer.
Skills-first hiring seen to address PHL employment challenges
UNEMPLOYMENT and job mismatch in the Philippines can be addressed by putting skills at the forefront of hiring strategies and changing the education approach,...
Starbucks brews up cheaper India drinks as domestic rivals expand
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI - Starbucks is revamping its strategy to lure Indians, including children, with smaller, cheaper beverages as it looks to expand in small...
Asset manager Just Climate raises $1.5B with help from Microsoft fund
Asset manager Just Climate said on Thursday it had raised $1.5 billion for its inaugural fund after strong demand from institutional clients including Microsoft’s...
Brands need clients’ insights to grow — Synergy
CONTINUOUSLY monitoring the needs and wants of consumers, especially in uncertain times, is vital for brands to innovate and sustain their business, according to a market research expert.
Local MSMEs warned against cryptocurrency scams
THE reputation of cryptocurrency usage in the Philippines faces a significant challenge due to numerous scams, according to a payment fintech, highlighting the primary...
US hotel developers run out of cash as construction lending dries up
TIGHTER lending standards from regional banks are making it harder for US hotel developers to secure funding, slowing construction of new hotels at a...
Social commerce: A lifeline for Filipinos amid crises
SOCIAL COMMERCE, which involves leveraging social connections for e-commerce, has emerged as a viable income source for individuals impacted by crises, according to experts.
PHL needs more investment in IT training, open business ecosystem — experts
THE PHILIPPINES needs to invest more in enhanced educational programs, an open business ecosystem, and digital infrastructure to become a more competitive regional hub...
WeWork’s woes show return-to-office is no party
By Lionel Laurent
WEWORK, Inc. isn’t working — again. The flexible-working startup once worth $47 billion that tried to make the office a party has lost its CEO and CFO in the space of a few days. Its share price has fallen to levels that could see it delisted. At a time when so many workplaces are seeking a “wow” factor to woo the laptop class back to the office, it’s a cautionary tale.
UK takes steps to stop retailers from offering free vape samples to teens
LONDON — The British government said on Tuesday it would close a loophole that lets retailers give free samples of vapes to children in...
Sustaining a chicken farm in challenging conditions
SUSTAINING a broiler chicken farm in the face of low farmgate prices and increasing expenses necessitates strategic diversification, cost-cutting measures, and a hands-on approach, according to an expert.