Category: News

calendar_today August 17, 2023 schedule 4 min read

KPMG Innovation Summit launches gov’t center to aid agencies in their digitalization strategies

Digital Pilipinas and industry leaders cite the impact of positive disruption In support of the government’s goal of speeding up…

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adoption of digitalization, digitalization strategies, financial inclusion, Innovation Summit, KPMG, positive disruption

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today August 17, 2023 schedule 4 min read

Filipino-led startup Plentina unveils the first-ever robo-advisor investment platform in PH

The global landscape is constantly evolving when it comes to consumer behavior and expectations. Nowadays, digital access to products and…

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digital finance, digital financial services, fintech, Plentina, Plentina Wealth, risk tolerance, robo-advisor platform, wealth management strategy

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today August 16, 2023 schedule 4 min read

Logitech Unveils the Pro X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Headset: A Game-Changer for Gamers

In a groundbreaking move that is set to redefine the gaming audio experience, Logitech has officially launched the Pro X…

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audio clarity, DTS Headphone, elevate gaming, Logitech, Pro X 2 LIGHTSPEED, three-dimensional soundscape, top-tier peripherals, wireless headset

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today August 16, 2023 schedule 3 min read

BSP says PH can now look forward to a strong economy, cites gains in banking sector reforms

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. announced recently that the Philippines can now look forward to a…

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financial inclusion, Future-ready Philippines, inclusive economy, liquid banking sector, sustained policy improvement

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today August 15, 2023 schedule 4 min read

Etiqa Philippines’ gadget insurance is recognized anew at the Insurance Asia Awards 2023

Etiqa’s gadget insurance provides a ‘much-needed service’ for mobile-dependent Filipinos Etiqa Philippines’ innovative gadget insurance has once again proven its…

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Best Insuretech Initiative, Etiqa Philippines, gadget insurance, GCash e-wallet, Igloo, Insurance Asia Awards, International Finance Awards, mobile-dependent Filipinos

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today August 15, 2023 schedule 3 min read

DBP posts P4.42-billion profit; net income jumps by 60% in the first half of this year

A top official of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) announced recently that the state-owned bank was able to…

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banking and finance, Build Better More program, capital increase, DBP, developmental loans, Infrastructure bank, insurance activities, non-term deposits

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today August 14, 2023 schedule 3 min read

Alibaba Cloud open-sources its 7-billion parameter LLM models, commits to open-source community

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced its latest contribution to the open-source community…

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Alibaba Cloud, collaborative AI, digital technology, intelligence backbone, large language models, Open-source, Tongyi Qianwen

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today August 14, 2023 schedule 4 min read

Boxing champ Manny Pacquiao joins leading broker XM, to offer free financial education in PH

Leading global financial services provider XM has recently announced its strategic partnership with Manny Pacquiao, an 8-division world champion and considered…

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educational center, financial education, financial growth, financial services provider, platforms for trading, trading and investment firm, XM

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today August 11, 2023 schedule 4 min read

New AWS Build Program helps early-stage startups set their ideas off the ground

10-week program to provide technical guidance to early-stage startups in successfully launching their applications in the AWS cloud Amazon Web…

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advanced cloud technologies, Artificial Intelligence, AWS Build Program, cloud journey, early-stage startups, Machine Learning

By Ralph Fajardo

calendar_today August 11, 2023 schedule 5 min read

BOC taps MYEG for deployment of a Blockchain-based China customs clearance system

PH becomes the second country after Malaysia to adopt Ztrade, a cross-border trade application Blockchain MY E.G. Services Berhad (MYEG…

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blockchain, CDEC, cryptocurrency, customs clearance system, MYEG, trade flows, Ztrade

By Ralph Fajardo