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In the wake of years marked by financial scandals and international scrutiny, Malta is intensifying its drive to regain investor confidence. A sweeping agenda of business and financial reforms is now gathering pace, as the government, buoyed by fresh financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and strong public demand for transparency, doubles down on … Read more
Investment activity in Malta has slowed dramatically, with new data showing a 48 percent drop in investments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) over the first 11 months of 2025. The decline signals a shift in investor sentiment, particularly among local stakeholders, and raises concerns about the broader economic ramifications—ranging from slowed job growth … Read more
Gasoline prices across the Philippines surged by P1.20 per liter on December 9, 2025, marking a sharp increase that is expected to deepen the financial burden on consumers and rekindle nationwide concern over inflation and energy policy. The hike, implemented by key oil firms including Petron, Seaoil, Jetti, and PTT Philippines, underscores the country’s vulnerability … Read more
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation has secured a Php 3.975 billion (approximately US$68 million) loan from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to finance the construction of its newest solar energy facility in Pangasinan, the 113-megawatt Citicore Solar Pangasinan 2. The project is a key component of the country’s accelerating transition toward renewable power and … Read more