SOUTHEAST AND EAST ASIAN

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                    [Title] => Government pitches Philippines as manufacturing hub
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The Philippine government has dangled its low labor cost, strategic location, and tax and fiscal incentives to entice investors, especially those in the manufacturing sector, to locate in the country.

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                    [AuthorName] => Kathleen A. Martin
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                    [Title] => US opposes use of force in South China Sea dispute
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The US military opposes the use of force by countries locked in a dispute over territory in the South China Sea and will maintain its presence in the strategic region for years to come, an American commander said yesterday.
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                    [Title] => SEA countries to focus on ‘Think Asean’ policy
                    [Summary] => The Philippines, along with its Southeast Asian neighbors, is focusing on a "Think ASEAN" policy to cushion the impact of reduced demand from rich, industrialized economies, Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel Roxas II said yesterday.


                    [DatePublished] => 2002-10-19 00:00:00
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                    [AuthorName] =>  Marianne  V.  Go
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                    [Title] => Franchising projected to lure more players, boost economy
                    [Summary] => Franchising as an industry sector and business format is seen to attract more players as it emerges to be a vital economic catalyst in the Philippines and the rest of Asia.


This assessment was based on the tremendous success of companies and entrepreneurs currently involved in franchising, particularly in ensuring the viability of their businesses, expanding their markets locally and internationally, professionalizing their operations, upgrading their systems to world-class standards, enhancing global competitiveness, and increasing profitability.


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Government pitches Philippines as manufacturing hub

By Kathleen A. Martin | September 21, 2015 - 10:00am

The Philippine government has dangled its low labor cost, strategic location, and tax and fiscal incentives to entice investors, especially those in the manufacturing sector, to locate in the country.

Business

US opposes use of force in South China Sea dispute

August 19, 2010 - 12:00am

The US military opposes the use of force by countries locked in a dispute over territory in the South China Sea and will maintain its presence in the strategic region for years to come, an American commander said...

SEA countries to focus on ‘Think Asean’ policy

By Marianne V. Go | October 19, 2002 - 12:00am

The Philippines, along with its Southeast Asian neighbors, is focusing on a "Think ASEAN" policy to cushion the impact of reduced demand from rich, industrialized economies, Trade and Industry Secretary...

Business

Franchising projected to lure more players, boost economy

September 2, 2002 - 12:00am

Franchising as an industry sector and business format is seen to attract more players as it emerges to be a vital economic catalyst in the Philippines and the rest of Asia. This assessment was based on the tremendous...

Business