SM Investments Posts Record Half-Year Earnings on Resilient Consumer Spending
SM Investments Corp. (SMIC), a Philippine conglomerate, reported a record first-half net income of P45.9 billion, an 8 percent increase year-on-year, driven by robust consumer spending. The company highlighted the resilience of Filipino consumers despite economic headwinds.
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