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BIR, BOC reforms to offset P174B revenue loss from tax cuts

The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) plans to institute reforms at its…
  • August 30, 2016
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Bill seeks emergency powers for President to clear NAIA congestion

A bill has been filed in the Upper House pushing for emergency…
  • August 30, 2016
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PH June imports up 15.4% on strong consumption

The Philippines was Asia’s consistent top imports performer for the first half…
  • August 30, 2016
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Ocean freight rates up 26% as carriers cut down on services

Spot freight rates have inched up across all routes, but some lanes…
  • August 29, 2016
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Hapag-Lloyd capital restructuring for UASC merger gets shareholders’ nod

German shipping liner Hapag-Lloyd’s shareholders has approved the creation of new authorized…
  • August 29, 2016
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Singapore’s July factory output slumps 3.6%

The manufacturing output of Singapore slipped 3.6% year-on-year in July 2016, as…
  • August 29, 2016
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Some 60% of Asia’s SMEs lack financing access

Up to 60% of small businesses in the Asia-Pacific region do not…
  • August 29, 2016
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Expansion of Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport all set

Suvarnabhumi Airport’s management has signed a contract with three companies to expand…
  • August 26, 2016
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Vietnam’s Jan-Jul trade surplus beat estimates

Vietnam saw a trade surplus of some US$2.25 billion in the first…
  • August 25, 2016
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Box fleet prices predicted to plunge even deeper

Cheaper production and material costs as well as weaker demand have driven…
  • August 25, 2016
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