The Philippine economy will grow faster than the world average until 2015, relatively shielded from continued uncertainties in Europe and the United
Read MoreLOW INTEREST rates and a large, skilled labor force bode well for foreign direct investments, the central bank chief said at a conference yesterday,
Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. MANILA, Philippines — Despite the admirable efforts of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines to prom
Read MoreTHE PHILIPPINES must further liberalize trade in goods and services if it wants to enjoy the full economic benefits of free trade, said the Japanese
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Board of Investments would be stripped of its powers to register projects and administer tax incentives to investors as t
Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. The country is currently enjoying a welcome episode of market stability, industrial peace, improved consumer and b
Read MoreELECTRONIC commerce (e-commerce) transactions by Filipino cardholders increased last year as they took advantage of convenient online transactions,
Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. MANILA, Philippines — Almost everyone expects business to be an instrument for development. By being more producti
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines - Six big business groups have collectively expressed opposition to a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regulation requiring taxp
Read MoreMULTINATIONAL COMPANIES are optimistic in investing in developing countries over the short term but will remain cautious due to economic uncertainti
Read MoreChina wage inflation drives business to Manila The Philippines is benefiting more and more from China’s increasing wage inflation as companies in t
Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. After the Philippines recently bagged two dubious honors for being among the world’s worst, boxing champion Manny
Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. Much was written the past days over the appropriateness of the President and his Transport Secretary having a phot
Read MoreThis is a re-posted op-ed piece. A year and a half into a new administration, it has become harder to do business in this country. This is according
Read MoreThis is a re-posted editorial piece. With higher labor costs in China’s eastern coastal cities, attracting investors may be tough at this point. But
Read MoreThe Philippines dropped further behind other emerging markets in the region when it fell two notches in the global ranking on ease of doing business
Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. AS we enter into the last quarter of 2011, it becomes more obvious every day that the confidence of January has tu
Read MoreGOVERNMENT INITIATIVES to promote fair business competition and upgrade infrastructure will address concerns raised by businessmen during a conferen
Read MoreRegional News The findings of HSBC Expat Explorer survey show that Thailand is the number one expat destination when compared globally ac
Read MoreThe Philippines, which is hard-pressed to corner more foreign direct investments, is set to get a $1-million grant from the Japanese government to i
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