Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Monetary Organizations and Credit Authorities reaffirm positive GDP growth outlooks for the PH Investment Impacts: Sustainable Growth Driven by Green Lanes for Strategic Investments Policy & Green Investments Industry Insights: The Digital Economy contributed 8.4% to GDP growth, with sustained growth from E-commerce Market Movers: Growth indicated […]
Inside the Philippines: April 2024
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: BSP to hold policy rates steady; Philippine credit given investment-grade rating Region in Focus: President urged to declare a state of calamity in Metro Manila Industry Insights: IT-BPM industry expected to deliver strong growth in the coming years Deal Spotlight: Power generation incumbents form a joint venture; […]
Inside the Philippines: March 2024
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Moody’s Analytics increases Philippines growth forecasts; World Bank predicts stable inflation Industry Insights: STT GDC Philippines expands data center capacity to 150 MW, a strategic milestone for the sector Investment Updates: IFC targets $400 to $500 investment in Philippines’ opportunity-rich landscape Deal Spotlight: AEV and CCEP acquire […]
Inside the Philippines: February 2024
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Sustained Philippine economic growth and potential interest rate reduction in 2024 Region in Focus: Clark as an emerging hub in Asia for global logistics companies Industry Insight: Growing attractiveness of the Philippines for renewable energy investments Deal Spotlight: Six IPOs seen in the PSE for 2024 Macro […]
Inside the Philippines: January 2024
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Banks uphold positive GDP growth outlook, November Inflation print reaches 14-month low at 4.1% Investment Updates: BOI and PEZA reach 2023 investment targets Deal Spotlight: Cosco Capital to enter RE sector, Dagupan Electric Co and Citicore Renewables to expand through IPO Macro Movements: Banks uphold positive GDP […]
Inside the Philippines: December 2023
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Philippines maintains BBB+ rating; World Bank anticipates 5.8% growth rate in 2024 Industry Insights: Philippines ranks 4th for power sector investments; Manila Electric Co. explores nuclear power Market Movers: Edamama secures USD35M Series A+ funding; Paywatch expands to the Philippines Macro Movements: Philippines maintains BBB+ rating; World […]
Inside the Philippines: November 2023
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Philippines seen to lead regional growth, signals pause in monetary tightening Industry Insight: Growing local office market activity to be driven by the outsourcing sector Deal Spotlight: Warburg Pincus to acquire stake in healthcare BPO firm Everise Startup Scene: Local startups eye USD1B in funding this year; […]
Inside the Philippines: October 2023
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Philippines remains fastest-growing economy in the region; Economic rebound expected in H2 2023 Industry Insights: PH REITs as catalysts for economic recovery; Filinvest REIT fostering sustainable development Market Movers: Philippine companies among TIME’s World’s Best Companies; PSE Index Constituents revamped Macro Movements: Philippines remains fastest-growing economy in […]
Inside the Philippines: September 2023
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Philippine Q2 GDP growth at 4.3%; August inflation rises to 5.3% Industry Insights: DITO receives new capital; PLDT expands data center business Market Movers: Philippine companies part of Forbes Asia watch list; Maynilad planning for 2025 listing Deal Highlight: CVC Capital secures majority stake in The Medical […]
Inside the Philippines: August 2023
Here’s what you need to know: On the Rise: ADB maintains optimistic GDP projections Policy Perspectives: President highlights economic growth in SONA; World Bank applauds pandemic measures Cyber Shift: Digital payments see significant uptick, Alibaba Cloud forecasts increase in corporate cloud migration Deal Highlight: CVC Capital secures majority stake in The Medical City (TMC) On […]