Henry Sy
Duterte pledges to ‘free Philippine economy from oligarchs’
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said that he was taking steps to open up the economy to new players and foreign investors, including in power,...
Businessman from the Philippines tops the 10 richest in ASEAN list 2015
While tycoons from China and India dominate the richest in Asia list, these 10 billionaires will find solace in topping the regional list in...
Wealth of Philippines’ 50 richest rises to $74 billion
Fortunes expand for some of the Philippines richest people, according to the latest Forbes Philippines rich list. The nation’s 50 wealthiest are worth a...
High demand seen for SM Prime’s maiden bond sale
The issue manager of SM Prime's maiden bond sale expects brisk demand for the Henry Sy-led property firm's offering. First Metro Investment Corp (FMIC)...
Henry Sy remains Philippines’ richest
Shopping mall tycoon Henry Sy and his family are still the richest Filipinos, according to Forbes magazine's 2014 global billionaires' list. Although the Sy...
SM Investments acquires 5 BPO buildings in Manila
SM Investments, a holding company of Philippine billionaire Henry Sy, has completed the acquisition of five business process outsourcing (BPO) infrastructures in Bonifacio Global...
Philippine billionaire to reclaim land in Manila Bay
Philippine billionaire Henry Sy plans to spend $1.26 billion to reclaim land in Manila Bay as large plots for development become scarce in the...
Robinsons Retail gets green light for $950m listing
The Philippines' Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc., owned by the Gokongwei family, has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission for a $942 million...
The Philippines’ influential business families
The Philippines’ business world is dominated by a handful of influential business families that have stakes in almost every aspect of the economy, from energy and media to real estate and manufacturing. An overview.
Philippines’ largest developer created
Manila-based SM Investments, one of the Philippines's largest business conglomerates owned by billionaire Henry Sy and his family, on May 31 announced in a...
Manila challenges Macao with $1.2b casino
The opening of a new casino complex in Manila on March 16 comes as an attempt of the Philippines to emulate the success of...
Is the Philippines really ready for take-off?
There is a lot of talk about the Philippines becoming the next success story for business and investment in Southeast Asia, based on assumptions the country might have overcome its damaged economic culture.
Philippine property giant eyes Dubai
SM Development Corporation, a property firm owned by the Philippines' richest man, Henry Sy, is planning to open an office in Dubai to cater...
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Thailand, Singapore most vulnerable to potential US recession
Southeast Asia could be seriously affected in case the US falls into recession, but some countries would be more badly hit than others, economists...