Ayala Co.

Ayala Corporation said its ACMobility unit will transfer its Honda dealership network, operated by Iconic Dealership Inc, to new dealer principals by the end of 2025 as it pivots toward electric vehicles. The move ends a more than three-decade partnership with Honda and follows ACMobility's recent exits from Volkswagen and Maxus distribution deals. Ayala cited growing opportunities in sustainable mobility and electrification, noting rapid BEV growth led by BYD in the Philippines (6,700 deliveries in H1 2025 versus 200 a year earlier) while Honda sales rose modestly to 8,220 units in the same period. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Forbes Asia’s latest Best Under A Billion list spotlights 200 top-performing Asia-Pacific SMEs, with Triveni Turbine making the cut for a second year as vice chairman Nikhil Sawhney’s tech investments and after-sales focus drive global growth in sub-100MW turbines. The issue also highlights next-generation leadership moves at Ayala Corporation, where Mariana Beatriz Zobel de Ayala was appointed managing director to steer the group’s property portfolio. Additional lists track the Philippines’ richest, whose combined wealth rose despite market jitters, and America’s richest immigrant billionaires. » More on forbes.com

Ayala Corp., led by newly appointed managing director Mariana Beatriz Zobel de Ayala, is implementing significant investments to modernize its property, retail, and hospitality portfolios, including a $2.5 billion expansion of Ayala Land. The group is focusing on refurbishing malls, expanding office and hotel operations, and diversifying revenue streams amid rising competition and changing market dynamics. These initiatives aim to secure future growth for the 191-year-old conglomerate while maintaining its leadership in the Philippines' property and banking sectors. » More on forbes.com

The joint venture between Ayala Corporation's ACEN and UPC Renewables plans to sell up to a 74% stake in three large-scale renewable energy projects in India, with an enterprise value of around $600 million. The projects include solar and wind farms totaling 1 GW, as part of India's push for green energy, though the sector faces challenges such as power demand fluctuations, transmission constraints, and funding needs. The sale process is being managed by EY, with binding bids expected after initial due diligence. » More on livemint.com