EastWest Ageas Wins Gold and Silver Honors at the HR Excellence Awards 2026

EastWest Ageas is putting its people in the spotlight. The insurer has earned Gold and Silver honors at the HR Excellence Awards 2026, marking its third consecutive year of recognition.

EastWest launches ECHO, AI-powered chatbot for business owners

Running a business already comes with enough things to figure out, so having a quick way to understand your banking options can make a real difference. EastWest ECHO, its new AI-powered Cash Management Services chatbot, helps business owners get simple answers about collections, payments, payroll, and cash flow, while also connecting them with a Sales Officer when they need more personalized support.

What It Takes to Grow an MSME in E-Commerce: Two Founders on Learning, Adapting, and Building for the Long Term

Two Filipino entrepreneurs turned unexpected challenges and simple ideas into thriving online businesses with millions of followers and hundreds of products. Discover the strategies and Shopee tools that helped them grow and what aspiring MSMEs can learn from their journeys.

The Australian entrepreneur building a career community for Filipino remote workers

Filipino professionals now have another platform to explore. Crew Club connects job seekers with Australian employers while offering useful career tools, exclusive partner discounts, and even weekly cash and gadget giveaways. Whether you're looking for your next remote opportunity or want to improve your CV, this free membership aims to help you stand out in today's competitive job market.

Epson strengthens its textile printer lineup with the new SureColor F20030 as dye-sublimation demand grows in Southeast Asia

Can one printer help textile businesses produce more in less time? 🖨️ Epson believes so. Meet the new SC-F20030 and see why digital textile printing is reshaping the industry.

EastWest Ageas Certified Great Place To Work for Second Year In A Row

Looking for a workplace that truly values its people? 

EastWest Ageas has once again been recognized as a Great Place To Work®, earning the certification for the second straight year after receiving an impressive 85% employee satisfaction rating.

The insurer credits its people-first culture, flexible work setup, and career development programs for the recognition. It's also expanding its team, making this good news for professionals looking for their next career move.

Emirates appoints Khalid Al Zarooni as Country Manager for the Philippines

Flying to your dream destination could soon become even more convenient. 

Emirates has appointed aviation executive Khalid Al Zarooni as its new Country Manager for the Philippines, reinforcing the airline's commitment to one of its most important markets in Southeast Asia. The leadership move comes as Emirates continues expanding its presence in the country, now operating 32 weekly flights through Manila, Cebu, and Clark to connect more Filipinos with destinations around the world.

From Family Dreams to Community Impact: Stories from TGP Franchisees

For many Filipino entrepreneurs, success is not only measured by business growth, but by the impact they create in their communities. That’s the story shared by several TGP franchisees, who turned a practical investment into a way of helping families gain access to safe, effective, and more affordable medicine while building a stable future for their own loved ones.

From Cabanatuan to Bacolod, franchise owners highlighted how TGP’s support system, trusted brand, and mission-driven approach helped them grow both personally and professionally. Beyond running a business, many said the experience allowed them to contribute to healthier communities and create meaningful opportunities rooted in service and care.

Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines appoints new CEO Chris Pesigan

Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines has named Ramon Christian “Chris” Pesigan as its new President and CEO, effective January 2026. A familiar leader within the company, Pesigan steps into the role after more than a decade of shaping Coca-Cola’s commercial strategy and strengthening its reach across Filipino households.

He succeeds Gareth McGeown, who led CCEAP for seven years and will take on a regional leadership role within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. With Pesigan at the helm, CCEAP continues its mission of delivering sustainable growth while remaining deeply rooted in communities across the Philippines.

ZTE reports 14.5% YoY revenue growth in H1 2025

ZTE announced its financial results for the first half of 2025, reporting RMB 71.55B in revenue (+14.5% YoY) and RMB 5.06B net profit.

With RMB 12.66B invested in R&D (18% of revenue) and nearly 94,000 global patent filings, ZTE continues to strengthen its “Connectivity + Computing” strategy to accelerate digital and intelligent transformation worldwide.

Western Union Appoints Ricardo Alair to Lead Operations Across the Philippines, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau

Western Union today announced the appointment of Ricardo Alair as Director for the Philippines, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and Palau. His appointment comes as the Company accelerates its growth strategy, expanding access to financial services for customers across the region.

Ant International appoints Chief Innovation Officer to Spearhead AI-Driven Digitalisation Strategy with new Product, Technology and Innovation Framework

Ant International today announced the appointment of Jiang-Ming Yang as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), effective immediately.

ZTE reports revenue of RMB 90.04 billion and net profit of RMB 7.91 billion in the first three quarters of 2024

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, announced a revenue of RMB 90.04 billion for the first three quarters of 2024, an increase of 0.7% year-on-year.

ZTE reports net profit of RMB 9.33 billion in 2023, up 15.4% YoY

ZTE generated a net profit of RMB 9.33 billion in 2023, illustrating its resilient dual-drive strategy that emphasizes connectivity and processing power, which was underpinned by significant R&D expenditure that accounted for 20.4% of operational revenue.

Mastercard Appoints Industry Veteran Simon Calasanz as Philippines Country Manager

Mastercard today announced the appointment of Simon Calasanz as its Country Manager for the Philippines, bringing nearly two decades of local experience in the banking and finance industry to the organization’s local leadership team.

Lenovo Appoints Amar Babu to Lead Asia Pacific Business

Lenovo has appointed Amar Babu as President of Lenovo APAC, to lead the company’s business in the overall Asia Pacific region, including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, and India / South Asia.

Epson Singapore (SEA HQ) appoints first Local Regional Managing Director, Siew Jin Kiat

Seiko Epson Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Siew Jin Kiat to the position of Regional Managing Director (MD) for Epson Singapore (SEA Headquarters) effective as of the 1st of February 2021. 

Microsoft appoints Andrés Ortola as Country General Manager, Philippines

Microsoft has appointed Andrés Ortola as the Country General Manager for the Philippines where he will work closely with partners to help businesses realise their vision of digital transformation.

SMART Enterprise launches M2M WorkForce solutions

Smart Enterprise launches M2M workforce solutions to empower businesses to become more efficient not only in cost but also in productivity.

Tech Island 2.0 to Explore SMEs’ Options for Growth

What is Tech Island 2.0? How should SMEs benefit from it?