The US Embassy in the Philippines announced Thursday it will open a new Visa Application Center (VAC) and launch an updated visa appointment system, as well as expand call center services to US citizens in the country. The new VAC, located in Parqal Building 8 in Parañaque City, will begin operations on September 28, requiring … Read more
US-based startup 2Quip on Tuesday launched an artificial intelligence-powered marketplace aimed at modernizing the equipment rental industry. The platform, dubbed “Platform 3.0”, introduces features including AI-assisted equipment listing and search capabilities, a rental protection plan, and business activation subscription services. 2Quip, which describes itself as a peer-to-peer equipment-sharing marketplace, seeks to connect equipment owners with … Read more
A digital handshake across the Pacific. In a move that underscores the growing importance of Southeast Asian markets, Squad.App, an American influencer marketing startup, has inked a deal with Vietnam’s WEALLNET (WAN). The partnership, announced on July 5, 2024, aims to bridge the gap between global brands and Vietnam’s burgeoning digital consumer base. Squad.App, known … Read more
The Philippine government is preparing to submit a 6.352 trillion peso ($114 billion) national budget proposal for fiscal year 2025, officials announced Tuesday. Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman presented the proposal to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and cabinet members. The budget, themed “Agenda for Prosperity: Fulfilling the Needs and Aspirations of the Filipino People,” represents … Read more
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 02 proudly announces that Ms. Aileen Gonzales and Ms. Rowena A. Guzman, both Science Research Specialists II, have become part of the historic first batch of the Regional Pool of Gender and Development Resource Persons (RPGRPs) for Cagayan Valley. Since September 2023, … Read more
ServerLIFT, a creator of certified data center lifts, has announced a strategic partnership with ByteBridge, a global provider of data center and IT solutions, to improve data center operations in China. The collaboration aims to increase efficiency and safety in the rapidly evolving data centers across the region. Key points of the partnership: Vivian Qi, … Read more
DispatchMVP.AI, a logistics technology company, has announced the upcoming launch of its AI-powered dispatch platform in September 2024. The platform aims to revolutionize trucking dispatch operations with advanced artificial intelligence and comprehensive fleet management solutions. Key features of the new platform include: The platform is designed to cater to various roles within trucking companies, including … Read more