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AboitizPower eyes borrowing for Cebu, Davao expansion

December 5, 2014 - 12:00am

AboitizPower Corp is spending $700 million to hike the capacity of two coal-fired power projects under development in Cebu and Davao.

Freeman Cebu Business

US defends Asian alliances against China criticism

By Matthew Pennington | December 3, 2014 - 8:03am

The Obama administration pushed back Tuesday against veiled Chinese criticism of America's alliances in the Asia-Pacific,...

World

Gokongwei-led airline gears up for open skies

By Ehda Dagooc | November 17, 2014 - 12:00am

While the Single Aviation Market or the open skies policy under the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is still under negotiations, Cebu Pacific Air is readying itself to conquer the ASEAN market, and even beyond. ...

Freeman Cebu Business

Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia set to boost rubber price in world market

November 15, 2014 - 10:00pm

Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, the world's biggest rubber producers, will hold fresh talk next week to bolster rubber price in the world market.

World

Budget airline ready to serve Asean influx

By Ehda Dagooc | October 29, 2014 - 12:00am

Budget carrier AirAsia Zest expressed readiness to serve the influx of passenger movement under the opened ASEAN gateways starting next year.

Freeman Cebu Business

Myanmar to host ASEAN financial inclusion conference

October 25, 2014 - 7:00pm

Myanmar will host an ASEAN conference to discuss challenges for countries - Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam - in striving for access to finance.

World

Belmonte: House to meet challenges of ASEAN Economic Community

By Patricia Lourdes Viray | October 24, 2014 - 5:22pm

The House of Representatives will focus on implementing policies that would equip the country for the ASEAN Economic Community...

Headlines

Asean brands can exploit region’s strength, says biz leader

September 29, 2014 - 12:00am

An influential business leader in the Philippines said synergies among Southeast Asia’s franchising industry players are critical in their global expansion given the impending integration of Asean...

Business

Clothing retailers urged to expand franchise business abroad

By Philexport | July 14, 2014 - 12:00am

Filipino clothing retailers are encouraged to develop a “real branding program” to expand their franchise business abroad as more foreign brands invade the local market.

Business As Usual

FMIC exploring biz opportunities in Asean

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | May 6, 2014 - 12:00am

First Metro Investment Crop. (FMIC), the fund manager of the Metrobank Group, is exploring business opportunities in various countries in the region ahead of the ASEAN economic integration in 2015, a top company...

Business