Other Briefings
Gaming Industry in the Philippines Part I – Casinos
In the first part of this Op-ed on the Philippine Gaming Industry, our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead focuses on the country’s casino industry. Together with the online gaming sector, the casino industry is of enormous importance to the country’s economy. Read more.
The Philippines Launches Visas on Arrival Program for Chinese Nationals
The Philippines Bureau of Immigration (BI) has launched a Visa Upon Arrival (VUA) program for Chinese nationals.The move comes as part of the government’s bid to boost tourism and investment in the Philippines.
Tourism Industry in the Philippines: Part II
In the first part of this Op-ed, our Philippines correspondent Bob Shead highlighted the opportunities and incentives for foreign investors in the country’s tourism industry. In this concluding part, he discusses in greater detail the various sectors of the tourism industry in the Philippines.
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.
IP Protection in the Philippines Automotive Industry
In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies foreign companies should adopt to enforce their intellectual property rights in the Philippines automotive industry.
Singapore Economy, Laos Tourism, and Philippines Infrastructure – ASEAN Market Watch
In this week’s ASEAN Market Watch, we highlight the growth prospects of Singapore’s economy, discuss Laos’ measures to revive its tourism industry, and analyze the Philippines government’s infrastructure push.
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.
Import and Export Procedures in the Philippines – Best Practices
As the Philippines continues to comply with ASEAN-wide economic integration, opportunities for both importers and exporters will continue to grow. In this article we explain best practices for importing into and exporting out of the Philippines.
Malaysia Tourism Tax, Thailand Land Windfall Levy, and Philippines Excise Tax – ASEAN Regulatory Brief
In this week’s ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we focus on Malaysia’s incoming tourism tax, discuss Thailand’s proposed land windfall levy, and highlight Philippines’ upcoming excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
