Inside the Philippines: October 2021

Here’s what you need to know: Containing COVID: PH Government expands vaccination program scope and implements new lockdown systems Growth Outlook: Local contact centers/BPOs expect to outpace global growth while ADB retains PH GDP outlook Deal Spotlight: REIT market and foreign VC funding continue to drive momentum Industry Watch: Banking sector’s NPL ratio to settle […]

Inside the Philippines: September 2021

Here’s what you need to know: Containing COVID: Vaccination drive continues Recovery and Resilience: Infrastructure spending and foreign direct investments drive the economic recovery Deal Spotlight: Robinsons Land set to IPO largest REIT; Local cryptocurrency exchange PDAX raises capital Gaining Ground: Local startup ecosystem continues to capture interest Containing COVID: Vaccination drive continues Over 33 […]

Inside the Philippines: August 2021

Here’s what you need to know: Containing COVID: On vaccinations and quarantine measures Build, Build, Build: Infrastructure projects see completion and continued progress throughout the pandemic Deal Spotlight: Filinvest REIT set to IPO and local fintech start-up NextPay raises capital Investor Interest: Local conglomerates launch venture capital funds Containing COVID: On vaccinations and quarantine measures […]

Inside the Philippines: July 2021

Here’s what you need to know: COVID-19 Status: More vaccines secured by the government Recovery and Resilience: Infrastructure spending and foreign direct investments post year-on-year growth Deal Spotlight: Foreign investors partner with PayMaya, 2GO, and GrowSari, while REIT market expects further listings Industry Insight: Philippine outsourcing industry secures contracts and hires thousands COVID-19 Status: More […]

Inside the Philippines: January 2021

Here’s what you need to know: COVID-19 Status: Government secures vaccines and takes action against new COVID-19 variant Macroeconomic Updates: Policy support and infrastructure spending Deal Spotlight: CVC Capital locks in investment in the Philippines Industry Insight: Digital Economy and Financial Services COVID-19 Status: Government secures vaccines and takes action against new COVID-19 variant PH […]

Inside the Philippines: June 2021

Here’s what you need to know: Containing COVID: Vaccination drive continues and additional stimulus nears legislative approval Recovery and Resilience: S&P affirms its BBB+ rating on the Philippines and assigns a ‘stable’ economic outlook Deal Spotlight: Largest IPO in the Philippines, thriving REIT pipeline, and recent fundraising Investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI): National AI roadmap […]

Inside the Philippines: May 2021

Here’s what you need to know: COVID-19 Status: Quarantine extended, vaccine roll-out continues Macroeconomic Update: R&I affirms PH’s BBB+ rating with ‘stable’ outlook, though unemployment slow to recover Deal Spotlight: Local companies gear up for stock market listing while Partners Group continues PH activity Industry Spotlight: PH ranked the 2nd best investment destination for renewables […]

Inside the Philippines: February 2021

Here’s what you need to know: COVID-19 Status: Government approves vaccines for emergency use as country eyes first rollout in February Macroeconomic Updates: Policy support and infrastructure spending Deal Spotlight: Leading e-wallet operator nears unicorn status Industry Insight: REIT market and Cold chain industry COVID-19 Status: Government approves vaccines for emergency use as country eyes […]

Inside the Philippines: March 2021

Here’s what you need to know: Containing COVID: Philippines begins inoculation drive following the first vaccine deliveries Optimistic Outlook: Philippines poised to take the top spot for IPOs in Southeast Asia Sector Spotlight: Financial institutions to see continued growth in digital payments and pandemic support Women at Work: Philippines ranks among the top countries for […]

Inside the Philippines: April 2021

Here’s what you need to know: COVID-19 Status: Stricter quarantine measures amid the vaccine rollout Macroeconomic Update: Policy support for corporations underway Deal Spotlight: CVC Capital partners with fast-growing retail store chain Industry Insight: Telecommunications and Outsourcing Opportunity to Digitize: Philippines drops to 18th from 6th in the 2021 Tholons’ Top 50 Digital Nations COVID-19 […]