Other Briefings
Tourism Industry in the Philippines: Part I
The Philippine tourism industry was worth approximately 8.6 percent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2016. Our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead discusses the opportunities and incentives for foreign investors in the country’s tourism sector in the first part of this Op-ed.
How to Set Up in the Philippines – New Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine
The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine titled, “How to Set Up in the Philippines”, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Solar Power Industry in the Philippines
The Philippines has a strong potential for harnessing solar energy for both consumer use and power generation. Our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead discusses the advantages and potential business opportunities of solar power in the Philippines in this Op-ed.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Philippines Green Energy Initiatives, Myanmar Industrial Zone Land Use, and Brunei Companies Act Amendments
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we focus on the Philippines’ clean energy initiatives, discuss Myanmar’s crackdown on real estate speculation in its industrial zones, and highlight recent amendments to Brunei’s Companies Act.
Biomass Industry in the Philippines
The Philippines has large and abundant supplies of biomass resources, including agricultural crop residues, forest residues, animal waste, and agro-industrial waste. Our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead discusses the economic advantages of biomass power generation in the Philippines in this Op-ed.
ASEAN Growth to Remain Resilient Despite Regional Vulnerabilities
The World Bank forecasts ASEAN growth to remain resilient despite risks from global and regional vulnerabilities. Read more for a country by country breakdown of the WB’s forecasts for developing ASEAN countries in our latest article.
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: Malaysia Cabotage Policy, Philippines Tax Reform, and Laos Land Concessions
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we highlight Malaysia’s cabotage policy exemption for Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan; analyze the Philippines’ comprehensive tax reform proposals; and focus on recent changes to Laos’ land concession regulations.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority – Incentives and Assistance
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) offers several fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for foreign investors looking to set up shop in the island nation. Our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead talks more about these incentives as well as the promoted business sectors under PEZA in this Op-ed.
ASEAN Market Watch: Singapore Innovation Fund, Philippines Credit Rating, and Myanmar Tourism
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we focus on Singapore’s newly established Innovation Fund, discuss S&P Global’s investment grade rating for the Philippines, and highlight increased tourist arrivals in Myanmar.
The Philippines and Hong Kong – Trade and Economic Relations
The trading relations between the Philippines and Hong Kong goes back several centuries. In the present day, the Philippines serves as the 13th largest market for Hong Kong. Learn more about the current state of their economic ties in our latest article.
