PHILIPPINE STAR FILE PHOTOTHE SY FAMILY’S listed conglomerate SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) said it is confident it can sustain stable business performance, driven by strong consumer spending, despite market volatility and global trade uncertainties caused by the US government’s reciprocal tariffs.“Consumption accounts for over 70%

PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANCOUCHBASE, INC. is optimistic about its growth in the Philippine market with its offline-first database server that can help enterprises ensure uninterrupted operations during disasters.“The Philippines sits in a very interesting position geographically because it has a lot of disaster disruptions during

ABOITIZPOWER.COMLISTED conglomerate Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) posted a 35% drop in first-quarter (Q1) net income to P3.2 billion from P4.9 billion a year ago due to weaker contributions across its business units. “While this marks a temporary decline from the previous year, the group’s strategic

BW FILE PHOTOYIELDS on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) term deposits ended mixed on Wednesday following the Treasury’s recent issuance of new 10-year benchmark bonds and as the offering was undersubscribed.The central bank’s term deposit facility (TDF) attracted bids amounting to P91.654 billion on

1 of 2KIWAMI: JAPANESE MASTER Kitchens in Alabang Town Center (ATC) is back after a touch-up and expansion.The renovation has transformed the food hall’s interiors into those of a traditional Japanese house, complete with an autumnal tree by the entrance, wooden frames and furniture, and

METROBANK.COM.PHMETROPOLITAN Bank & Trust Co. (Metrobank) saw its net profit rise by 2.13% year on year in the first quarter on the back of strong growth in its fee and trading income and the sustained expansion of its lending business.The Ty-led bank booked an attributable

FUJIFILM PHILIPPINES, INC.FUJIFILM PHILIPPINES, Inc. last week launched its latest hybrid instant camera, the instax WIDE Evo, in the country.The instax WIDE Evo, priced at P22,599, was officially unveiled over the weekend with an exhibit at the Glorietta Activity Center featuring works of Filipino photographers

Raslag inks deal to supply 15-MW solar power to Pampanga - BusinessWorld Online                                    RASLAG.COM.PHLISTED renewable energy developer Raslag Corp. has entered into a power supply agreement

1 of 4APRIL was just one hot day after another, so we were thankful to meet the Pirata Group’s Beverage Director Tiziano Tasso in The Peninsula Manila’s refreshingly cool and elegant The Bar. Mr. Tasso had flown in from Hong Kong for a bar takeover

Emirates, PAL plan codeshare to boost market reach - BusinessWorld Online                                    EMIRATES.COMDUBAI-BASED carrier Emirates said it is exploring further expansion of its partnership with Philippine Airlines

1 of 72 Gordon Ramsay restaurants opening in CebuFOLLOWING the success of Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Philippines at Newport World Resorts, two more Gordon Ramsay restaurant concepts — Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips and Street Burger by Gordon Ramsay — are set to open

MAYA BANK, Inc. has launched a premium credit card powered by its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven credit scoring model.The Maya Black credit card uses Maya’s tech-driven platform to allow consumers — even those with no traditional banking histories — to get access to credit, the digital