Earnings call transcript: Del Monte Philippines posts stronger Q1 2026 profit

South Korea’s Kospi index saw a significant jump, recovering some losses after a sharp decline. Shares of chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix drove this recent market recovery. However, the index remains in a bear market, reflecting investor caution and wild swings. Authorities have intervened to cool speculative fever and curb leveraged trading. Analysts…

Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods beginning September 8, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Saturday. The move escalates a trade conflict after Washington imposed 50 per cent tariffs on about USD 20 billion worth of Canadian products and last-ditch negotiations collapsed late Friday in Washington. Carney said the dollar-for-dollar retaliation would target…

Average life insurance premiums rose significantly between FY2021 and FY2025. Policyholders are increasingly choosing higher sum assured amounts for their policies. The proportion of policies with low cover levels has notably declined. Higher value sum assured categories have gained considerable market share. This trend indicates a growing commitment to financial security among policyholders.