Philippines stories - Page 2

Singapore hosts nearly half of Southeast Asia’s 1,089 green-tech firms, cementing its role as the region’s climate innovation hub.

Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.

Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise extend fibre campus deal with new networks at Ikos Resorts, Pantai Jerudong Hospital and Wembley Park.

A-FLOW has launched its ML1 data centre in Laguna, the first phase of a planned 36MW campus to support the Philippines’ digital surge.

Etaily secures over USD $24 million in SMBC-led funding to boost social commerce growth and regional expansion across Southeast Asia.

In 2026, APAC's ad scene will focus on smarter multi-screen measurement, AI-driven campaign optimisation, and growing importance of Connected TV's home screen.

Symbos boosts customer experience services by acquiring CPM Australia, expanding its workforce to over 2,000 across several countries with enhanced digital capabilities.

Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill as SVP International to expand in EMEA and North America, targeting larger enterprise clients with AI-powered workforce management.

Netskope has partnered with PT Securite Asia Indonesia to enhance cybersecurity services for organisations across Indonesia, focusing on finance and government sectors.

Atome Philippines partners with SEAOIL to offer Atome Card users a PHP ₱5.00 per litre fuel discount at over 300 stations nationwide.

ConnectOS ranks 37th on AFR Fast 100 for the fourth year, posting USD $66m revenue and 65% growth, expanding its offshore teams for Australian firms.

Salesforce has opened a new office in Manila and plans to train 12,000 Filipino workers in AI and CRM skills over the next five years.

GCash launches PocketPay with BPC to enable contactless Visa and Mastercard payments on Android devices, aiding 6 million Philippine businesses go cashless.

Southeast Asia’s consumer spending and digital payment habits vary widely, with distinct trends emerging across six key markets amid inflation pressures.

HR Crowd, a specialist HR tech consultancy, has swiftly grown to rank 16th on the AFR Fast Starters 2025, driven by demand for strategic HR solutions.

Philippines data centre operators form DCPH alliance to boost digital infrastructure and position the country as a key Southeast Asian digital hub.

Taiwan’s CloudMile has raised USD $20 million to boost AI growth and expand industry solutions across Southeast Asia’s key markets.

A report reveals 95% of Southeast Asia and India developers use AI weekly, boosting productivity yet showing cautious trust and uneven training access.

Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.

A global survey reveals shoppers increasingly expect early, personalised holiday deals and trust AI for recommendations, urging retailers to act faster and smarter.