Corporate

Globe Business has partnered with Aeris to introduce a new Internet of Things (IoT) platform aimed at improving connected mobility and enterprise operations in the Philippines.

SM Retail is accelerating its push into provincial markets, planning to open about 300 new stores in 2026 as it doubles down on value-driven merchandising amid intensifying competition.

MacroAsia Corp., one of the investment holding companies of tycoon Lucio Tan, said its wholly owned subsidiary has secured regulatory approval to change its corporate identity and broaden its business scope, marking a shift toward a centralized shared services model.

Global payments company Visa Inc. has partnered with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to introduce Visa Direct in the Philippines, a service that allows customers to send money abroad in real time.

SM Investments Corp. (SMIC) said its retail segment is expected to help sustain the company as it navigates a challenging economic environment.