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MANILA, Philippines — Technological innovation, evolving customer expectations, geopolitical uncertainty and changing business models are reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. Business transformation has to go beyond being a one-time initiative with a defined beginning and end, and instead become a continuous
MANILA, Philippines — The strong reception for GCash parent Mynt Inc.’s initial public offering (IPO) is drawing investors’ attention beyond the fintech giant, with some now looking at other Philippine companies. On Friday, Mynt chief financial officer Evelyn Ng said a handful of investors they had spoken with were beg
MANILA, Philippines — A group of investors in the Philippines has launched a new investment map and directory to connect Filipino women-led businesses with prospective investors, as women entrepreneurs worldwide continue to receive only a small fraction of startup funding. About $1.5 billion was invested in Philippine
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines ranks among the Asia-Pacific countries that could benefit from rewiring traditional supply chain networks, particularly the ongoing “China+1” shift, according to global shipping and logistics company DHL. DHL Express Asia-Pacific CEO Ken Lee said geopolitical tensions and companies
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SINGAPORE — President Marcos is in no rush to endorse a blanket social media ban for minors after the Senate adopted a bill restricting children’s access to high-risk digital services. Marcos said his administration was examining measures adopted by other countries but said that preventing violence among youths would r
MANILA, Philippines — When a new technology arrives, owners often turn to the youngest people in the room. They learn the tools quickly. Surely they should lead the way? With artificial intelligence (AI), that assumption can be expensive. A young professional can produce an impressive strategy report without understand
MANILA, Philippines — Forty years after finding its way into Filipino homes, Hanabishi is looking for a place in those of a new generation. What Jose and Conchita Ong began as a simple family business selling flat irons has grown into one of the Philippines’ more diverse and accessible appliance brands, becoming a stap
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Faced with declining tourist arrivals and concerns over expensive food and services, the provincial government is banking on new international flights, fair pricing and sustainable tourism to restore travelers’ confidence in Bohol, Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado said on Friday. In his State of
The more ambitious the strategy, the more dangerous it is to pretend you know exactly how it will succeed. For more than 30 years of mentoring executives, advising business owners and evaluating business models, I have seen a recurring pattern—major initiatives rarely fail because leaders lack ambition. They fail becau
MANILA, Philippines — All pedagogical research states that in business the aim of excellent, if not satisfying customer service, is to create a high value customer lifetime value. This customer lifetime value is measured against certain metrics that include the aggregated number and value of purchases over a period of
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Villar-led AllDay Marts Inc. plans to selectively adopt smaller minimart formats to improve profitability, while AllHome Corp. is prioritizing store optimization over expansion as both retailers streamline operations. In separate disclosures on Wednesday, the companies confirmed store closur
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