BOI-approved investments doubled

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer July 19, 2023 Megaworld to open Mactan convention center in 2025 Billionaire Andrew Tan-led Megaworld Corp. is building a P1.5-billion convention center in Cebu with a target to open the facility by 2025. The developer said Mactan Expo Center, located within its 30-hectare The Mactan Newton township in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, would start construction within the year. By Miguel R. Camus BOI-approved investments doubled to P698B in H1 The Board of Investments (BOI) on Tuesday said it approved P698 billion worth of investments during the first half of the year, growing its portfolio by more than two-folds during the period owing to the surge of overseas financing for projects in the renewable energy sector. By Alden M. Monzon Savings, investing, giving and the Bible When one reads the Bible, one will realize that God is anything but silent when it comes to money. It is often said that one of the most mentioned topic in the Bible is money and possessions. Why is that? I believe it's because God knows that we will struggle with money issues. By Randell Tiongson Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. BIZ BUZZ Full blast on GStocks PH The Philippine Stock Exchange, mobile wallet GCash and AB Capital Securities are preparing for the full rollout of GStocks PH nearly a year after it was first announced. PSE president Ramon Monzon said they were hoping to go "full blast" on GStocks PH, which allows the trading of Philippine-listed stocks via the GCash app, by August this year. By Miguel R. Camus INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE UAE's AstraTech buys 90% of Y Finance Astra Tech, a consumer technology company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is investing in a Philippine financing company to develop banking products for Filipinos based in the Middle East. In a statement on Tuesday, the company announced its share purchase agreement to buy 90-percent stake in local company Y Finance. By Tyrone Jasper C. Piad Try Inquirer Plus. Inquirer Plus is the digital version of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Register for a 30-day trial for free to get access to Inquirer's fearless reporting, app-exclusive stories, and archives. REGISTER NOW Hi Edward. Have feedback? We're happy to hear it. Give Suggestions newsletter@inquirer.com.ph © 2023 PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER, Barangay Tejeros, Makati City, Philippines You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Inquirer Newsletters. Unsubscribe anytime