Singapore stock market: GDP surprise, UOB buyback and global rates to watch before Jan 5 open

Singapore shares head into Monday’s open with a stronger domestic growth backdrop after official data showed the economy expanded 4.8% in 2025, lifted by a 5.7% rise in fourth-quarter GDP. Ministry of Trade and Industry

Internet Access in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Report

Internet Access in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Report

The Philippines has made significant strides in expanding its digital infrastructure and internet use over the past few years. As of early 2025, an estimated 97.5 million Filipinos were using the internet, representing about 83.8% of the population. This is a dramatic increase from past decades and reflects the country’s push toward digitalization. By 2024, internet penetration was roughly in the 84–89% range of the population, indicating that most Filipinos are now online in some capacity.