Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Fitch Ratings reaffirms PH’s BBB credit rating; PEZA investment approvals soar by 112% Market Movers: PCC raises M&A thresholds amid economic growth; Hotel101 Global on track for USD2.3B Nasdaq listing Deal Spotlight: GCash acquires 23.5% stake in AB Capital Securities; Mitsui & Co. Ltd eyes 20% stake […]
Inside the Philippines: April 2025
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Philippine economy poised for robust growth in 2025; IMF urges ASEAN economic reforms Investment Impacts: Philippines gains edge as firms shift from China; Major food hubs to rise in Clark and Quezon Deals Spotlight: EEI CEO Leads Buyout of Romualdez Firm’s stake; Maynilad targets July for IPO […]
Inside the Philippines: March 2025
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Philippines expects steady growth amid continued easing inflation Market Signals: Investor confidence rises as SMIC secures international capital and PH exits FATF grey list Deals Spotlight: Emperador acquires Mexican brand; PH startup Parkwise secures US$250 million in funding Macro Movements: Philippines expects steady growth amid continued easing […]
Inside the Philippines: February 2025
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: PH economy posts 5.6% GDP growth in 2024; UN projects faster PH GDP growth in 2025, 2026 Industry Insights: IT-BPM revenues reach $38 billion in 2024; DOE expects additional 6,841 MW of power in 2025 Deals Spotlight: Maynilad hires banks for $500+ million IPO; KKR hires Goldman […]
Inside the Philippines: January 2025
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: DOF reports all-time high non-tax revenue; PH Investments surpass 2024 target Industry Insights: Philippines extends foreign land leases to 99 years; BOI green lane projects reach PHP4.5T Deal Spotlight: GoTyme stakeholder raises U$250M; Growtheum Capital invests US$121M in Mets Logistics Macro Movements: DOF reports all-time high non-tax […]
Inside the Philippines: December 2024
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: BSP may hold rates at 6%; Philippine internet economy growth tops SEA Region in Focus: CREATE MORE signed into law Industry Insights: World’s largest solar battery facility breaks ground in the Philippines Amro expects the Philippines to be SEA’s second-fastest growing economy in 2024 and 2025 amid […]
Inside the Philippines: November 2024
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Philippine economy ranks 2nd fastest in SE Asia, strengthening amid economic reforms Startup Watch: Philippine fintech startups secure major funding to drive innovation in underserved markets Deals Spotlight: Mitsubishi boosts GCash IPO prospects; Phinma Education expands with KKR investment Amro expects the Philippines to be SEA’s second-fastest […]
Inside the Philippines: October 2024
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: World Bank projects 5.9% GDP growth for PHL; US Federal Reserve cuts rates by 50 bps Business Movements: Bicam approves CREATE MORE bill; Japanese firms keen on further expansion in PHL Deals Spotlight: ALI raises P2.72 billion from block sale; KKR, GIC hire banks to sell 80% […]
Inside the Philippines: September 2024
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Moody’s affirms Philippines’ Baa2 rating; S&P maintains 5.8% Philippines Industry Insights: Malampaya invests US$180M in expansion; SBMA plans five projects worth P41.4B Deal Spotlight: Local startups on Forbes Asia’s “100 to Watch” list; KKR begins sale of stake in Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings Macro Movements: Moody’s affirms […]
Inside the Philippines: August 2024
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Philippine economy to lead ASEAN in growth Business Movements: Marcos declares POGO ban effective immediately; Clark attracts expansion from global firms Industry Insights: Digital payments now dominating the Philippine retail sector Deal Spotlight: Philippine casino firm reported to raise USD 200 million; ZUS Coffee to gain PHP […]