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 […]
Inside the Philippines: July 2023
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: GDP growth projections upgraded and new central bank chief named Industry Insight: Fresh asset infusions to boost local real estate investment trust (REIT) portfolios Startup Scene: Value of Manila’s startup ecosystem surges to USD3.5B; Kaya Founders raises USD12M in fresh funds Macro Movements: GDP growth projections upgraded […]
Inside the Philippines: June 2023
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Upgrades in GDP growth projections and improving employment figures Industry Insight: Office market updates and pipeline real estate investment trust (REIT) listing Bank Sector Snapshot: Asset growth acceleration and reductions in reserve requirements Macro Movements: Upgrades in GDP growth projections and improving employment figures The World Bank […]
Inside the Philippines: May 2023
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Philippine growth forecast & new ecozones Industry Insights: IT-BPM talent crisis; Philippine office market post-pandemic comeback Deal Highlights: Local coffee startup backed by foreign investors; Philippines as hotbed for edtech services Macro Movements: Philippine growth forecast & new ecozones IMF increases Philippines growth forecast from 5% to […]
Inside the Philippines: April 2023
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: PH on track with investment target; now open to full foreign ownership in select public sectors Trade Relations: RCEP to take effect in June; ADB and International Trade Center project significant increase in exports Deal Highlights: Startup investments see sustained momentum in 2022 with over USD 1 […]
Inside the Philippines: March 2023
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Stable Philippine outlook maintained amid monetary tightening Industry Insight: Data center investments gain ground Deal Spotlight: Metro Pacific expands agri business, acquires stake in coconut exporter Macro Movements: Stable Philippine outlook maintained amid monetary tightening Philippine central bank raises interest rates in February as inflation hits 14-year […]
Inside the Philippines: February 2023
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: Forecast-beating economic growth in 2022 and projections for 2023 Industry Insight: Strong office space demand and outsourcing industry growth Deal Spotlight: Philippine rum and grocery investments, and logistics startup and VC capital raising Macro Movements: Forecast-beating economic growth in 2022 and projections for 2023 The Philippines’ GDP […]
Inside the Philippines: January 2023
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Developments: November unemployment at its lowest in 17-years while inflation is at a 14-year high Industry Spotlight: USTDA to open office in the Philippines IPO Watch: PSE targeting 14 IPOs for 2023 Deal Spotlight: MPIC voluntary delisting, Arch Capital launches Digital Halo, and Converge ICT Singapore expansion Macro […]
Inside the Philippines: December 2022
Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: PH GDP expected to grow over 7%; BBB+ rating affirmed by S&P Global Trade Relations: Philippines could sign RCEP trade agreement by early 2023 Deal Spotlight: MUFG acquires Home Credit PH; Tonik aims to enter new market through TendoPay acquisition Industry Watch: E-Commerce drives growth of digital […]