MANILA, Philippines — The pipeline of projects approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) – the country’s main investment promotion agency – more than doubled in the first eight months, strengthening government’s claim that investors are not spooked by a proposed law which seeks to rationalize fiscal incentives. Investments registered with the BOI surged 126 […]
Read MoreBUILDERS, take note: Cement is expected to cost more in Malaysia by year-end, and the global softness in steel prices may not be felt by buyers either, according to research by UOB Kay Hian. That’s as demand for building materials bounces back on industry growth. The construction industry is expected to pick up this quarter on […]
Read MoreThe Hanoitimes – Products selected to be honored at the event are those meeting customers` requirements and capable of production expansion, while proving strong competitiveness against comparable products, creating jobs and steady sources of income for locals. The Agency for Regional Industry and Trade under the Ministry of Industry and Trade will honor 110 outstanding […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority have partnered with the Singaporean government to implement programs to upgrade the skills of the Philippine labor force. In a statement yesterday, the DTI said a memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed for human capital development and […]
Read MoreThe government is set to categorise private hospitals based on their medicine and medical service charges so that patients can be informed of prices before they receive services. Prayoth Benyasut, deputy director-general of the Internal Trade Department, said the department is dividing 354 private hospitals nationwide into three categories: high, medium and low. The levels […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is rejecting the Department of Finance (DOF) proposal for an increase of more than 300 percent in the road user’s tax, which the government collects from motor vehicle owners. “If we adopt the DOF bill, we will have 11 million more enemies,” Albay Rep. Joey Salceda, who is […]
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