Corporate

Universal Robina Corp. (URC) has earned national recognition in Malaysia after two of its leading brands won honors at the 2025 Putra Brand Awards, highlighting strong consumer trust and growing corporate momentum in the country’s competitive snack market.

China Banking Corp., the country’s fifth largest lender by assets and part of the Sy Group, delivered a banner performance in 2025 with record net income of P28 billion, up 13 percent from a year earlier, as core lending and fee businesses powered broad-based growth.

Nickel Asia Corp. said its net income quadrupled in 2025, driven by stronger ore exports and firmer saprolite prices, underscoring a rebound in nickel markets and improved operating leverage.

Financial technology firm Maya is considering listing its shares in both the Philippines and the United States as it looks to raise fresh capital to support expansion.

Mynt, the parent company of GCash, has warned the public against social media posts and messages claiming to offer “early access” or “pre-sale” of its shares.