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Philippines approves 99-year land leases for foreigners
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/09/2025
» The Philippines has allowed foreigners to lease land for up to 99 years, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to lure investors with longer-term property contracts.
Philippines to suspend rice imports
Reuters, Published on 06/08/2025
» MANILA — The Philippines, among the world's largest buyers of rice, will suspend rice imports for 60 days from Sept 1 to protect local farmers impacted by falling prices during the harvest season, the government said on Wednesday.
Europe's carmakers still nervous despite EU-US trade deal
AFP, Published on 29/07/2025
» PARIS - Europe's auto industry is relieved that the EU-US trade deal reduces short-term uncertainty but many, particularly in the struggling German sector, remain deeply worried about the long-term impact.
Investors lock in profits before tariff deadline
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee & Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 26/07/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares eased back on Friday, with Japanese markets retreating from a record peak, as investors locked in profits ahead of a crucial week that includes US President Donald Trump's tariff deadline.
Trump agrees to small reduction in Philippine tariffs
AFP, Published on 23/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos.
Trump says Indonesia goods to face 19% tariff under new pact
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/07/2025
» US President Donald Trump said he reached a deal with Indonesia that will see goods from the country face a 19% tariff, while US exports will not be taxed.
Philippines removed from ‘dirty money’ list
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/02/2025
» The Philippine government has welcomed the country’s removal from a global watchdog’s dirty-money list, which could spur remittances and foreign investments in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.
Philippines dangles tax refunds to spur tourists to shop more
Bloomberg, Published on 09/12/2024
» Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday enacted a law granting value-added tax refund to non-resident tourists, aiming to spur visitors to shop and spend more.
Philippines wants to boost rice cooperation with Vietnam to ensure food security
Reuters, Published on 08/07/2024
» HANOI: The Philippines wants to boost cooperation on rice with Vietnam to ensure its food security, Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said during a visit to Vietnam over the weekend.
Philippines moves closer to taxing Netflix, HBO subscriptions
Bloomberg, Published on 28/06/2024
» Philippine lawmakers have approved a joint bill seeking to tax foreign digital services including Netflix, HBO and Disney, aiming to secure a fresh source of state revenue to bankroll additional spending.