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Tech Boom in the Philippines? US Investments Could Signal Lucrative Opportunities

The United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated during an official visit to Manila on Monday that American businesses are expected to announce investments totaling more than $1 billion in the Philippines.

Philippines snackmaker Liwayway Group is now a leading brand in China

Liwayway Holdings, a Philippines-based snackmaker, started its business in China in 1993 and now is one of the leading snack makers in the country. Its product, Oishi snacks, is now one of China's iconic brands and one of the top five snack food brand is Asia Pacific.

APEC summit expected to bring economic development to Philippines' Mindanao

The Apec Summit 2015 held in the Philippines is expected to boost economic activities in the country’s southern region of Mindanao.

The Philippine's Jollibee is set to open in Australia 2017

Filipino fast food chain Jollibee will expand in Australia by 2017, since the continent has a high concentration of Filipino population.

Philippine's biggest Developers to open new Retail Space to Satisfy Demand from Southeast Asia's most-confident consumers

SM Prime Holdings Inc. and Ayala Land Inc., JG Summit Holdings Inc. will build more retail space in their stores in the Philippines as the Filipinos are spending more, becoming Southeast Asia’s most-confident consumers.

Philippines Investigate Mitsubishi Vehicles for accidents due to unintended acceleration

Philippine authorities are set to investigate the cases of “sudden and unintended acceleration” in Mitsubishi Motors Corp.’s Montero Sport vehicles that led to accidents in the country.

PLDT to Maintain Capital Spending at Record Level to prepare for Telstra entry

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. will allocate capital spending of 43 billion pesos ($915 million) this year to prepare for the possible entry of Telstra Corp. to the nation.

Google Play Newsstand app makes pay content available in four new countries; iOS version of app gets updated

The Google Play Newsstand app includes the Philippines, Taiwan, Poland and Ukraine in the countries where pay content is available for purchase.

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Walmart Stock Up by 7%, Forecast Hints at Continued Buying Power

In accordance with prior comments made by one of its major suppliers and a competitor retailer, Walmart's optimistic outlook for the retail industry on Thursday indicated a solid consumer base in the United States.

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Don’t Sweat the Bills: Resources to Help You Pay for Utilities

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