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Net FDI inflows into Philippines drops 7.5% YoY to $1.3 bn in Jul 2025
Inflows from Japan and into wholesale and retail trade took the lead in the month.
The drop resulted from lower non-residents’ net investments in debt instruments, which fell by 39.4 per cent year on year (YoY) from $1.2 billion to $711 million.
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines declined by 7.5 per cent from $1.4 billion in July 2024 to $1.3 billion in July 2025, central bank data show.
The drop resulted from lower non-residents’ net investments in debt instruments, which fell by 39.4 per cent YoY to $711 million.
FDI net inflows fell by 20 per cent YoY to $4.7 billion in January-July 2025.
However, the reduction was tempered by the 450.6-per cent increase in non-residents’ net investments in equity capital (other than reinvestment of earnings), which rose YoY from $76 million to $418 million. Similarly, reinvestment of earnings grew by 14.3 per cent YoY from $122 million to $139 million, a release from the central bank said.
Equity capital placements in July 2025 were sourced primarily from Japan and the United States. Industries that received most of these investments were wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing and real estate.
FDI net inflows declined by 20 per cent from $5.9 billion posted in January-July 2024 to $4.7 billion in January-July 2025.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Published
October 12, 2025
Sweet Tooth by Sabrina Carpenter announced on Friday it has inked a new retail partnership with Ulta Beauty, that will see the celebrity-backed fragrance collection rollout nationwide via the U.S. beauty chain.
The four-scent fragrance line, made up of Sweet Tooth, Caramel Dream, Cherry Baby and Me Espresso, will be available to Ulta customers in-store and online, along with a new Bite Sized version, a 10ml mini fragrance edition of the four big scents.
The pop star first launched her Sweet Tooth fragrance line some three years ago, in partnership with perfume manufacturer Scent Beauty.
“We’re proud to see Sabrina Carpenter’s Sweet Tooth collection launch across Ulta Beauty stores and on Ulta.com, bringing her signature scents to a wide audience,” said Stephen Mormoris, CEO of Scent Beauty.
“This milestone not only expands the reach of Sabrina’s playful, gourmand fragrances but also connects her devoted fanbase with Ulta Beauty’s community of beauty lovers always seeking what’s new, expressive and culturally relevant. We are proud to partner with Ulta Beauty to deliver unique fragrance experiences that bring fans closer to the artists they love while enhancing beauty discovery across their trend-forward assortment.”
The Sweet Tooth fragrance collection retails for $35-$55 per bottle, with the mini versions selling for $20. A Bite Sized coffret will also be available to purchase for $45.
”We’re thrilled to introduce fragrances from Sabrina Carpenter’s Sweet Tooth collection to Ulta Beauty stores nationwide and Ulta.com,” said Linda Suliafu, vice president of merchandise, Ulta Beauty.
“This curated launch marks an exciting moment for growth for the Fragrances by Sabrina brand, bridging her devoted fanbase with our scent-loving guest who’s always seeking what’s new, expressive, and culturally relevant products to add to their beauty routine. Sabrina’s fragrances tap into the growing demand for gourmand, dessert-inspired scents that feel both playful and elevated. We’re proud to help make this moment possible for Sabrina along with new and existing guests, delivering unique experiences that bring fans closer to their icons while enhancing beauty discovery across Ulta Beauty’s vibrant, differentiated and trend-forward assortment.”
The Sweet Tooth Ulta Beauty rollout kicks off October 10 online and in-store beginning October 26.
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Woven garment exports slightly outpaced knitted garment exports in terms of growth. Knitwear exports (Chapter **) rose by *.** per cent to $*.*** billion, compared to $*.*** billion in the same period of fiscal ****–**. Woven apparel exports (Chapter **) increased by *.** per cent to $*.*** billion, up from $*.*** billion in July–September ****, EPB data showed.
Home textile exports (Chapter **, excluding ******) also grew, rising by *.** per cent to $***.** million, compared to $***.** million in the same period of the previous fiscal. Collectively, exports of woven and knitted apparel, clothing accessories, and home textiles accounted for **.** per cent of Bangladesh’s total exports, which stood at $**.*** billion during the period. Higher demand for diversified and value-added textile products supported this growth.
Slightly more than half of the various industrial sectors produced less than they did one year previously. Of the eight largest industrial sectors, output rose the most sharply in the repair and installation of machinery, while it fell the most sharply in the transport equipment industry.
A more accurate picture of changes in short-term output is obtained when the figures are adjusted for seasonal effects and the working-day pattern. After adjustment, manufacturing output rose by 1.7 per cent in August relative to July, CBS said in a press release.
In August 2025, Dutch manufacturing output remained unchanged year-on-year, although output declined in over half of the industrial sectors.
After seasonal adjustment, output rose by 1.7 per cent compared to July.
The strongest growth was seen in the repair and installation of machinery, while transport equipment recorded the sharpest decline.
After adjusting for seasonal and working-day effects, manufacturing output often fluctuates significantly. In the spring of 2020, output declined rapidly, reaching a low point in May 2020. This was followed by an upward trend until May 2022. The trend has reversed since then.
Producer confidence was less negative in September than it was in August. Manufacturers were more positive regarding output for the next three months, in particular.
Germany is an important market for the Dutch manufacturing sector. In September, German manufacturers were more negative than they were in August, as reported by Eurostat. In August, the calendar-adjusted output of the German manufacturing sector was down by 5.1 per cent, year on year. Relative to July, output fell by 5.5 per cent, as reported by Destatis.
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