Here’s what you need to know: Macro Developments: Upgrades in Philippine growth forecasts and further monetary policy tightening Industry Watch: Office take-up and retail occupancy approach pre-pandemic levels Going Public: Cold storage firm eyes IPO for expansion Startup Spotlight: Fast Logistics and CVC invest in local tech startup Macro Developments: Upgrades in Philippine growth forecasts […]

Here’s what you need to know: Macro Developments: Upgrades in GDP growth forecasts and downtrend in unemployment Industry Watch: Outsourcing outperforms targets; office leasing sees uptick in demand Going Public: Capital raising activity and a new real estate investment trust (REIT) First Steps: New Philippine President takes the helm Macro Developments: Upgrades in GDP growth […]

Here’s what you need to know: Macro Movements: 1Q 2022 GDP growth sees upswing; Central Bank raises key policy interest rate New Administration: Marcos officially proclaimed next Philippine president Deal Spotlight: Foreign investment manager acquires Clark office complex; Startups raise various funding rounds Industry Watch: Telco sector sees opportunities for satellite internet, benefits from inclusion […]

Here’s what you need to know: Optimistic Outlook: Robust Philippine GDP growth to outpace regional peers Deal Spotlight: PLDT raises USD 1.5 billion from landmark tower sale; PLDT’s Voyager reaches unicorn status Industry Insight: Return-to-office to accelerate office market absorption Gaining Ground: Healthcare outsourcing firms seek to expand Philippine footprint Optimistic Outlook: Robust Philippine GDP […]

Here’s what you need to know: Optimistic Outlook: Robust growth eyed for Philippine GDP Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs): IPO and acquisitions in the pipeline Spurring Investments: Amended law allows for full foreign ownership in select sectors Industry Watch: Local e-Commerce startups gain traction Optimistic Outlook: Robust growth eyed for Philippine GDP OECD expects the […]

Here’s what you need to know: COVID-19 Status: Philippines further eases restrictions and vaccinates minors Deal Spotlight: Investments in finance & technology Investments on the rise: Operators show interest in establishing data centers in the Philippines Sector Watch: Renewable energy REIT IPOs; new sectors to be allowed 100% foreign ownership COVID-19 Status: Philippines further eases […]

Here’s what you need to know: On the Upswing: Philippine economy expands by 5.6% in 2021, exceeding government’s target Containing COVID: Government eases border controls, extends scope of vaccination program Spurring Investments: Foreign retailers face lower entry requirements; BoI targets approval of USD 20B in investments Deal Spotlight: Local startups raise various funding rounds Industry […]

Here’s what you need to know: On the Upswing: Philippine GDP growth to outpace regional peers Industry Insight: IT-BPM sector to sustain growth trajectory & drive office space demand Emerging Industry: e-Commerce sector to post 17% annual revenue growth until 2025, attracts foreign funding Investor Interest: PSE named as best bourse in SEA for record […]

Here’s what you need to know: On the Upswing: Growth targets upgraded as GDP growth exceeds expectations Industry Insight: REITs bullish on the Philippine real estate market Logistics on the Move: Acquisitions, investments, and expansions in the logistics space Emerging Industry: Philippine play-to-earn gaming startup attracts Andreessen Horowitz On the Upswing: Growth targets upgraded as […]

Here’s what you need to know: COVID-19 Status: Philippines expands COVID-19 vaccination to children Investor Insight: Warburg Pincus’ views on Philippine Market; Mynt achieves double unicorn status Deal Spotlight: Investments in energy & technology Industry Insight: Philippine e-commerce and office market COVID-19 Status: Philippines expands COVID-19 vaccination to children Philippine government allows COVID-19 vaccination of […]