Higher operating costs and weaker contributions from associates, particularly aircraft maintenance unit Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP), dragged down MacroAsia Corp.’s nine-month net income attributable to parent-company shareholders by 45 percent to P560.4 million, despite revenue growth across its food services, airport ground handling and water businesses.
VinFast has introduced its updated VF 8 electric SUV in the Philippines, pricing the five-seater from P1.55 million with a battery subscription or P1.79 million with the battery included.
US consumer prices rose more than expected in October, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month, lifting yields and pressuring equities.
The Philippines remains hopeful of signing the master agreement for the proposed Pax Silica advanced manufacturing hub before yearend, with negotiations progressing and no major substantive issues threatening a deal, Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo said.