The KPO sub-sector in the Philippines has become a significant contributor to the development of the country’s BPO industry. Further, as special economic zones (SEZs) permitted the work-from-home setup for BPO companies, they have been able to expand their scope of services to clients – op...
In his first State of the Nation Address in July 2022, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his administration is looking to bring the Philippines to upper-middle income status by 2024. The country had targeted this milestone prior to the pandemic and is now back on track. Spendin...
What was the rationale for the changes? The changes in FDI regulation reflect a concerted effort on the part of the Filipino government to simplify business regulation, boost growth in the Filipino economy and position the Philippines as an increasingly relevant player in the broader Asian economy....
Nevertheless, while the relaxations in the 2024 FI Negative List are a positive step toward boosting foreign investment confidence, more substantial stimulus measures and coordinated efforts may be needed to reverse the downturn in this sector. A significant increase in domestic consumption is also eage...
one or two factors. Perhaps, in actual fact, 2014 was just a “freak” year; total FDI for 2013 was recorded at $3.7bn. The impending 2016 elec- tions may also be having an effect, as foreign investors wait to assess the impact on the Philippines’ existing policies on foreign ...
Marubeni Corporation (hereinafter, “Marubeni”) has agreed to a strategic collaboration with a leading housing developer in the Republic of the Philippines (hereinafter, “Philippines”), DMCI Project Developers, Inc. (hereinafter, “DMCI Homes”), which operates under the “DMCI HOMES” brand and...
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(Cambodia, the Philippines and Indonesia) but also for example included BITs signed with Taiwan in 1996 and Canada in 1997, as significant actual or potential investors into Thailand.19Remarkably, on 18 February 2000, Thailand signed six BITs (along with the one with Egypt mentioned above), ...
Ms Weerakone discussed Sri Lanka's commitment to renewable energy generation and its focus on infrastructure development and gender equality. Ms Cagatan outlined the Philippines' aspirations to become a hub for sustainable manufacturing in Southeast Asia, emphasizing renewable energy and critical mineral...
In the military area, frictions between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea pose a meaningful risk of miscalculation or accident, and risk bringing in the U.S. as a treaty ally of the Philippines. Conflict over Taiwan remains a risk over the medium and long term. ...