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Philippines reforms aim to attract FDI amid Southeast Asia race

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The Philippines is making a concerted effort to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) by implementing business-friendly reforms and planning infrastructure upgrades. These initiatives aim to position the country as a competitive destination for capital looking to diversify away from traditional hubs like Vietnam and Malaysia. President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr's administration has enacted new legislation concerning tax, governance, and land leasing, supported by an English-speaking workforce, to appeal to global companies seeking stable investment environments. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Can Philippines turn reforms into gains in Southeast Asia’s FDI race?

    Not so long ago, the Philippines was bedevilled by warning signs to investors, from its corruption to its groaning infrastructure and a fuel crisis born of a war fought thousands of miles away. Those problems have not simply disappeared, but a flurry of business-friendly reforms …

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