Investors pour over $700 million into Philippine digital banks
Global and local investors have poured over $700 million (around P40 billion) into the country’s digital banking sector to support the industry’s growth and potential to reshape the online financial landscape......»»
L Afrique a besoin de la Chine pour son developpement numerique mais quel prix ?
Les technologies numeriques presentent de nombreux avantages potentiels pour les populations des pays africains. Elles peuvent soutenir la prestation de services de sante, promouvoir l'accs l'education et l'apprentissage tout au long de la vie, et renforcer l'inclusion financire. Mais il existe des obstacles la concretisation de ces avantages. L'infrastructure de base necessaire pour connecter les communautes.....»»
PSEi to stay at 6,700 ahead of inflation data
The stock market will try to hold on to the 6,700 level this week as investors will be on the lookout for inflation data and corporate earnings results......»»
La cote de l Afrique de l Ouest etait un paradis pour la piraterie et la pche illegale : comment la technologie change la donne
Le golfe de Guinee - une region cotire qui s'etend du Senegal l'Angola - est dote de vastes reserves d'hydrocarbures, de mineraux et de ressources halieutiques. Il s'agit egalement d'une voie importante pour le commerce international, ce qui le rend essentiel au developpement des pays de la region.Cependant, pendant longtemps, les pays du golfe de Guinee n'ont pas s.....»»
Cote d Ivoire : comment relancer la politique d accs la sante pour tous
Depuis 2011, l'Etat ivoirien a lance des initiatives visant promouvoir la sante pour tous, placant la Couverture maladie universelle (CMU) au centre de sa politique de sante. Mais la.....»»
Les classements des universites sont non scientifiques et nuisent l education, selon des experts
Nous etablissons des classements pour presque tout : les dix meilleurs restaurants proximite, les meilleures villes visiter, les meilleurs films voir. Pour determiner la validite de ces classements, il faut savoir qui en sont les auteurs et leurs objectifs. Ce sont exactement les mmes questions qu'il convient de se poser lorsqu'on examine le classement international des universites. Le phenomne de cla.....»»
Le groupe Wagner rebaptise Africa Corps : quelles consequences pour les operations russes sur le continent ?
Le groupe Wagner rebaptise Africa Corps : quelles consequences pour les operations russes sur le continent ?.....»»
Globe reports steep 73.7% decline in blocked bank-related spam, scam SMS in 2023
The telecommunications company Globe has reported a significant 73.7% decrease in the number of blocked spam and scam SMS related to banks in 2023. This reduction is a result of the interception of 21.9 million bank-related fraudulent messages, a sharp decline from the 83.39 million messages blocked the previous year. Globe attributes this achievement to its proactive strategies and strong partnerships with major banks and financial institutions in the Philippines. The company has established anti-fraud alliances with the Bankers Association of the Philippines and individual players in the finance sector, enabling the sharing of data and intelligence to prevent and investigate fraud effectively. Anton Bonifacio, Chief Information Security Officer at Globe, emphasized the company's commitment to combating financial fraud and enhancing security measures for customer protection. Globe has invested approximately US$20 million to improve its spam and scam SMS detection and blocking system and operates a 24/7 Security Operations Center to filter out unwanted messages from both international and domestic sources. Despite certain limitations, Globe remains dedicated to customer protection and emphasizes the need for a unified approach in the fight against fraud. The company is focused on leveraging technology and strengthening alliances with key stakeholders to combat fraudulent activities. As Globe continues to advance its technologies and collaborations, it aims to provide a safer and more secure digital environment for its customers. For more information about Globe and its initiatives, visit www.globe.com.ph. (SPONSORED CONTENT).....»»
Over 2,700 cops in Western Visayas promoted in mass ceremony
Over 2,700 cops in Western Visayas promoted in mass ceremony.....»»
SPNEC confirms it is looking for investors in Terra Solar to help fund project dev t
SP New Energy, Meralco’s new renewable energy subsidiary, confirms a report that it was seeking investors to help fund the development of the 3.5 GW Terra Solar project, but clarified that it is only seeking investors “at the Terra Solar Philippines Inc. level,” and that it has only “just launched the process and are still in discussions with various possible investors.” .....»»
Digital banks seen profitable in 5-7 years
Digital banks in the Philippines need five to seven years to become profitable, as only two out of six online lenders are doing well so far, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
Over 700 brands featured at Franchise Asia Expo
Franchise Asia Philippines continues to be a one-stop shop of business opportunities as it showcases over 700 brands at the SMX Convention Center Manila on April 12 to 14......»»
700 UST alumni sign petition vs campus repression
Over 700 University of Santo Tomas alumni yesterday signed a petition calling on the UST administration for accountability and to end campus repression......»»
Moody’s outlook: Philippine banks remain on stable footing
Moody’s Investors Service has maintained a stable outlook for Philippine banks as interest rate cuts from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas this year are seen to support economic recovery......»»
ADB approves 655,000 USD to help Philippine rural banks digitization
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it will provide grants totaling 655,000 U.S. dollars for the digitization of nine rural banks and a bank consortium in the Philippines. The grants are part of ADB's Fintech for Inclusion Transformation (FIT) program. The grant awardees were chosen from among rural banks nationwide serving women, farmers, fisherfolk, and micro, sma.....»»
ADB approves 655,000 USD to help Philippine rural banks digitization
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said it will provide grants totaling 655,000 U.S. dollars for the digitization of nine rural banks and a bank consortium in the Philippines. The grants are part of ADB's Fintech for Inclusion Transformation (FIT) program. The grant awardees were chosen from among rural banks nationwide serving women, farmers, fisherfolk, and micro, sma.....»»
Over 1,700 Lapu-Lapu police to secure Ironman this Sunday
Over 1,700 Lapu-Lapu police to secure Ironman this Sunday.....»»
Nearly 700 bets take part in Philippine Athletics Championships
Close to 700 athletes, including the country’s finest and bets from nine foreign countries, will see action in the Philippine Athletics Championships scheduled May 8-12 at the PhilSports track oval in Pasig City......»»
700 environmental violators nabbed in Mandaue
700 environmental violators nabbed in Mandaue.....»»
UGEP targets up to 700 MW of solar projects by 2028
Solar energy solutions provider Upgrade Energy Philippines is embarking on an aggressive target of installing up to 700 megawatts of solar projects by 2028......»»
Nikon acquires Red Digital Cinema, enters professional video market
Nikon Acquires Red Digital Cinema to Enter Professional Digital Cinema Camera Market In a strategic move to expand into the professional digital cinema camera market,.....»»