Samsung, union resume negotiations with minister mediating
Around 50,500 workers were set to walk off production lines for 18 days from Thursday.
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Japanese firms consider expansion at Phl ecozones — PEZA
Among the companies PEZA engaged was Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., one of Japan’s largest materials and electronics firms, which is studying possible expansion…
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Israel taps Phl for critical ore exploration
‘We can now aspire towards local value-addition for our green ‘tech-metals.’ In this context, partnership with Israel is critical as they are a recognized…
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Pax Silica
Participation in Pax Silica inevitably intersects with the Philippines’ complicated relationship with China.
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New Clark City to serve as AI hub under U.S.-led Pax Silica Initiative
The Philippines is set to transform a 4,000-acre New Clark City site in Tarlac into an AI and semiconductor innovation hub under the US-led Pax Silica…
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BPO, electronics remain Phl’s key job makers — Go
The Philippine government highlights BPO, semiconductor manufacturing, and renewable energy as key job drivers, with Finance Secretary Frederick Go emphasizing…
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PBBM targets semiconductor industry for development
The mining industry’s low contribution to the Philippines’ GDP highlights a sharp irony, given the country’s high ranking in global nickel, gold and copper…
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EV, semiconductor investors target Phl — DoF
Foreign semiconductor, electronics, and EV firms are in talks to expand in the Philippines, creating thousands of jobs and boosting exports, says Finance…
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EV, semiconductor investors target Phl – DOF
Foreign firms eye expansion in the Philippines as the country attracts major investments from the semiconductor and electric vehicle industries. With a…
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DoF puts brave face amid Trump tariff blitz
The country will continue to engage with the US as ‘it is an important trade and investment partner.’
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AI crash could hit Phl economy — sources
As AI valuations soar and bubble fears grow in the US, analysts assess the Philippines’ exposure, noting limited direct financial risk despite strong links…
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Samsung plans $310-B expansion
Samsung plans to invest $310 billion over five years, focusing on AI-driven technologies, semiconductor production, and next-generation batteries,…
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Samsung’s P50.7-B PH expansion wins CREATE MORE nod
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Philippines Corporation secures P50.7-billion expansion under CREATE MORE Act, creating over 3,500 jobs and boosting local…
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ADB flags tariffs, policy risks to SEA growth
In its Asian Development Outlook September 2025 report, the multilateral lender said tariff front-running boosted exports earlier this year, but global trade…
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Taiwan won’t make half of its chips in U.S.
The concentration of chip manufacturing in Taiwan has long been seen as a ‘silicon shield’ protecting it from an invasion or blockade by China.
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Taiwan: A capable friend, prosperity partner for Phl
Together, our strengths are complementary. Taiwan brings cutting-edge R&D and front-end manufacturing, while the Philippines offers downstream capacity and a…
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