Japan rating firm 'positive' on PH

View in browser   |   Shop Inquirer August 8, 2023 Japan rating firm turns 'positive' on PH  The Marcos administration is "firmly on track" to earn a "A"-level credit rating by 2028, Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno said, as the Japan-based rater Rating and Investment Information Inc. (R&I) affirmed the Philippines' investment-grade credit rating of "BBB+" and revised the outlook to "positive." By Ronnel W. Domingo Shopping malls back as SM Prime's cash cow Sy family-led property giant SM Prime Holdings Inc. sees sustained growth for the rest of 2023 after first semester profits surged 38 percent to P19.4 billion. "We are optimistic about the company's full-year 2023 results given the improving market conditions," SM Prime president Jeffrey Lim said in a statement on Monday.  By Miguel R. Camus PH employees' work outlook The results of the 2023 Hopes and Fears Global Workforce Survey conducted by PwC, a multinational professional services company, on some 54,000 workers in 46 countries, including the Philippines, had shown interesting information about the work attitude and disposition of Filipino employees. By Raul J. Palabrica Like this email? Forward it to your friends and let them know that they can sign up here. BIZ BUZZ Injap eyeing Nasdaq route​  Last January, Biz Buzz revealed that billionaire Edgar "Injap" Sia II planned to take on AirBnb on the global stage with his own vision for Hotel101 which, if things go according to plan, will eventually have over 100 locations around the world. By Daxim L. Lucas INQUIRER PLUS-EXCLUSIVE Asean adoption of EV ecosystem backed An alliance of electric vehicle associations from countries under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has expressed support to the 10-member bloc's plan to develop the region's electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, vowing support the adoption of these more environment-friendly vehicles.  By Alden M. Monzon 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