Metrobank Earnings Hold Steady as Lending Offsets Trading Slump
The Philippines' second-largest bank reported flat first-half profit of P24.9 billion, with double-digit loan growth cushioning weaker fee income and higher credit reserves.
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The Philippines' second-largest bank reported flat first-half profit of P24.9 billion, with double-digit loan growth cushioning weaker fee income and higher credit reserves.

The beverage and dairy conglomerate saw third-quarter earnings climb 10 percent, powered by market share gains in Malaysia despite an 18 percent revenue drop across Indochina markets

Singapore insurer's second-quarter net profit jumped 103 percent to S$503.2 million, driven by in-force portfolio earnings and improved investment returns across equity holdings.

The tobacco company's second-quarter profit fell 79% as transition costs and a persistent illicit cigarette market weigh on the Malaysian unit's performance.

The South Korean chipmaker's second-quarter earnings reached 89.5 trillion won as artificial intelligence applications drive unprecedented semiconductor sales

The Ayala-led lender's first-half earnings barely moved as provisions jumped 84 percent, with CEO Jose Teodoro Limcaoco warning the second half depends on how the economy performs.

Singapore supermarket chain reports S$80.8 million net profit for H1 2026, driven by store expansion and improved gross margins amid competitive regional retail landscape

The Asia-focused lender beat second-quarter profit expectations on strength in wealth and global banking, even as it booked fresh Middle East impairments

Nikkei drops 3.6% while Korea's KOSPI plunges 7% as semiconductor weakness ripples through regional markets ahead of major tech earnings

South Korea's largest automaker posted $1.94 billion in second-quarter operating profit despite hitting record quarterly revenue, as supply chain pressures offset strong hybrid sales
Hong Leong Investment Bank forecasts more positive surprises than misses in Q2 2026, with ViTrox, UWC and Inari leading the upgrade cycle amid sustained customer demand

Malaysia's plantation giant saw second-quarter earnings slide 22 per cent on weaker palm oil prices and currency hedging losses, even as refinery volumes climbed.

The Singapore-listed financial services firm posted intraday gains of 11 percent after projecting substantial profit growth in its first-half results.

The banking giant hit the milestone as local lenders rally to record highs ahead of second-quarter earnings in August

The South Korean chipmaker is expected to report 86 trillion won in second-quarter operating profit as demand for memory continues to outstrip supply across data centers and consumer devices.