SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s leading integrated property developers, is expanding its Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) footprint with the launch of the SMX Center for International Trade and Exhibitions (SMXCITE)—a P1.7 billion investment that is expected to elevate Manila’s status as a regional trade event hub.
SM Prime Holdings Inc., one of Southeast Asia’s largest integrated property developers, is accelerating its push toward sustainable mobility, having installed 131 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across its nationwide portfolio as of the first quarter.
SM Prime Holdings Inc. is committing ₱500 billion in capital spending over the next five years to significantly expand and upgrade its real estate assets in a bid to fuel long-term growth and support regional development.
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the property development arm of the Sy family’s business empire, announced it will complete the land reclamation portion of its 360-hectare Manila Bay project by the end of 2024, marking a major milestone in one of the country’s most ambitious urban infrastructure projects.
SM Leisure Resort Residences, a subsidiary of listed property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc., is reintroducing its expansive Hamilo Coast in Batangas—not just as a weekend escape, but as a permanent address—with the launch of Pico Terraces, a mid-rise residential enclave nestled within 2.3 hectares of prime seaside real estate.
At the recent Cybersecurity Summit in Vietnam, experts emphasized the increasing vulnerability of both businesses and households to digital threats. Key findings underscored the need for comprehensive protection strategies as cyberattacks grow more sophisticated.
Manila Water Co., Inc. posted a 15 percent increase in net income for the first half of 2025, reaching nearly ₱8 billion, underscoring sustained operational gains and robust top line growth in both its East Zone and nationwide businesses.
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) reported a strong financial rebound in the second quarter of 2025, offsetting a subdued start to the year and highlighting the strength and adaptability of its diversified business portfolio.
The FAO Food Price Index rose by 1.6 percent in July to an average of 130.1 points, driven primarily by surging global prices of meat and vegetable oils, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Despite the monthly increase, the index remains 18.8 percent below its record high in March 2022, but 7.6 percent higher than in July 2024.