Jollibee Group has partnered with the Department of Education to invest in educational initiatives in the Philippines, including a quick service restaurant curriculum and classroom construction, as part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations.
The Philippine SEC has issued cease and desist orders against seven unregistered online lenders for operating without approval, highlighting regulatory efforts to safeguard public interest and maintain the integrity of the financial services sector.
ExxonMobil’s Baytown hydrogen facility faces uncertainty due to new construction deadline requirements from the Trump administration’s changes to hydrogen tax credits, impacting its role in Houston’s carbon neutrality goals and global carbon capture ambitions.
The former Marathon Oil headquarters in Houston has been sold to MetroNational, concluding a significant chapter for the energy firm post-merger with ConocoPhillips. The sale reflects the ongoing evolution of Houston’s corporate real estate and broader restructuring in the oil industry.
3L Real Estate is set to convert One City Centre in Houston into residential and corporate suites with a $26.5 million investment, marking a significant adaptive reuse project amid rising office vacancies and steady urban housing demands.
BP announces 6,200 layoffs as part of a strategic shift to focus on traditional oil, moving away from renewables. The restructuring will affect its global operations, including Houston’s workforce, and aligns with cost reduction goals and new oil discoveries in Brazil.
Adom Industries plans a $229.2 million investment in North Texas for a new headquarters and semiconductor facility, enhancing the region’s tech landscape while contributing to economic and job growth.
Trinity Rail’s Longview facility will close, laying off 170 workers as part of industry-wide downsizing. This decision reflects broader freight sector trends amid declining demand and economic restructuring.
Experience a day in the life of Ope Amosu, founder of ChòpnBlọk, as he balances his roles as a restaurateur, husband, and father while advancing culinary experiences in Houston.
The former Piper’s Burgers location in Houston’s Heights neighborhood will soon host Spice Lane, an offshoot of Little Taco Shop, bringing renewed activity to the long-vacant space. This development reflects the expansion ambitions of Little Taco Shop as it revitalizes a notable local venue.