REUTERSBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterTHE Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) is increasing its capital-raising target this year to P170 billion from P120 billion and from P82.4 billion in actual capital raised last year, amid an easing trade war between the world’s two biggest economies

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANHOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION during the election period and state expenditures once the ban on spending on certain infrastructure projects is lifted are expected to cushion the effects of higher US tariffs on Philippine economic growth.“We project that the impact of US tariffs can

THE PHILIPPINES is on track to build a bigger and more competitive economy, with government initiatives, private sector investments and international interest coming together to create more opportunities for millions of Filipinos.The progress will be in focus at the BusinessWorld Economic Forum 2025 at the

REUTERSPHILIPPINE BANKS’ bad loan ratio eased to a three-month low in March as total loans increased, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).The industry’s gross bad loan ratio dipped to 3.3% from 3.38% in February and 3.39% a year earlier.Bad loans inched

The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), with funding support from the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integrated Fund (JAIF), announced an acceleration program targeting aspiring startup founders and innovators across Southeast Asia: ASEAN Sparks.ASEAN Sparks is a program designed to address climate and energy

Working with the European Union (EU), the Department of Trade and Industry’s Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (DTI-CITEM) will launch an initiative aiming to push for a more resilient Philippine food industry.The Sustainability Solutions Exchange (SSX) Exhibition and Conference 2025, CITEM’s flagship initiative

Xinyx Design, one of Southeast Asia’s largest companies in microchip development, has launched what it calls the Philippines’ “first flexible learning platform,” focused entirely on integrated circuit (IC) design, a field at the core of modern electronics.The platform, LABS by Xinyx, was officially unveiled on

In partnership with Arizona State University (ASU), Mapúa is offering students a more interdisciplinary learning experience through courses that blend creativity, critical thinking, and technical skill.Led by Prof. Corinne Romabiles, the initiative aims to equip future professionals with both analytical rigor and creative fluency, preparing

MAYNILADWATER.COM.PHBy Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, ReporterPANGILINAN-LED water concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has reduced the size of its planned initial public offering (IPO), with the listing now scheduled for July 17.Based on its latest prospectus draft dated May 14, Maynilad’s IPO is now expected to

CREIT.COM.PHLISTED renewable energy company Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) expects to achieve financial close by June on its share subscription agreement with Indonesian state-owned PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (Pertamina New & Renewable Energy or NRE), under which the latter will acquire a 20% stake in

The benefits of digitalization — centralized product management, real-time inventory syncing, and omnichannel selling — can now be simplified with Odoo’s Shopee Connector.E-commerce in the Philippines continues to expand rapidly, with sales reaching as much as $17 billion in 2021 and estimated to reach $24

BPI-FACEBOOKSHARES of Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) edged lower last week after the release of its first-quarter (Q1) financial results, as investors engaged in profit taking following the stock’s recent rally, while concerns over an uptick in nonperforming loans (NPLs) dampened investor sentiment.Data from