NICKELASIA.COMNICKEL ASIA Corp. (NAC) has signed a deal to sell the company’s entire 15.625% stake in Coral Bay Nickel Corp. (CBNC), a nickel processing operator, to Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (SMM).In a regulatory filing on Monday, NAC said that it had signed a share

BW FILE PHOTOBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterTWO FOREIGN digital banking players are interested in entering the Philippine market, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.“There is no official filing yet, but there are two very interested players. There’s still no formal application because

1 of 13Spotify brings Taylor Swift experience to AsiaSPOTIFY is bringing an immersive exhibition, This Is Taylor Swift: A Spotify Playlist Experience, to Jakarta, Manila and Seoul. Bringing Spotify’s “This Is Taylor Swift” playlist to life, every element of the experience has been created to

THE TAGUIG CITY Integrated Terminal Exchange (TCITx) is expected to be fully operational by the first quarter of 2028, according to the Transportation department.“This project will be instrumental in decongesting major thoroughfares and offering a smoother journey for the riding public. We eagerly anticipate its

MICHELLE ANNE P. SOLIMANBy Michelle Anne P. SolimanConcert ReviewAurora: What Happenedto the Earth? Part 4Jan. 31, 2025New Frontier Theater, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon CityIT TOOK half an hour after the performance-fantasy-storytelling project by Yaelokre and Filipino-Japanese singer Ena Mori before Norwegian singer Aurora (real name:

PHILIPPINE STAR/KRIZ JOHN ROSALESUNION BANK of the Philippines, Inc. (UnionBank) saw its net income rise by 30.69% year on year in 2024 on the back of the strength of its consumer business, improved margins, and higher revenues.The Aboitiz-led bank’s net income stood at P12.03 billion

PETROENERGY.COM.PHSTATE-RUN Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) has completed the sale of three lots of its Maibarara property in Batangas and Laguna to Maibarara Geothermal, Inc. (MGI) for P473.17 million.In a statement over the weekend, PSALM said that MGI was the sole bidder

(This was lifted from the speech of the author as the Guest Speaker at the MAP Inaugural Meeting 2025.)At my age, I’ve probably seen more of modern history than many of you. If you’re wondering where my confidence to speak on this matter comes from,

BENEDICTO C. SISONBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterINSURANCE PENETRATION in the Philippines will continue to increase amid strong economic prospects and a growing middle class, said Benedicto C. Sison, chief executive officer and country head of Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc. (Sun Life Philippines).“We

BYD CARS Philippines sold 4,780 BYD passenger vehicles in 2024, representing an 8,900% growth from 2023 and an 82% market share in the new energy vehicle (NEV) market, according to Ayala-led ACMobility.“The remarkable sales performance of its electric vehicle offerings propelled BYD’s overall growth by

AYAHILLSBATANGAS.COMREAL ESTATE developer Havitas Properties, Inc. said it is looking to expand into leisure and wellness projects outside Metro Manila as demand for countryside horizontal developments increases. “While there has been buzz about the potential oversupply in certain segments, this reflects the maturing of the

HOME CREDIT Philippines’ (HCPH) total sales increased by 19% to a record high of P61 billion last year as it helped fund customer purchases of nearly three million products.“Our strong collaboration with brands and retailers has been instrumental in delivering accessible financing solutions that empower