November 2012 archive

Electronic Tax Information System Bidding Opportunity

Philippines – Bureau Of Internal Revenue Seeks Bids For Its Electronic Tax Information System UKTI has recently announced that a Philippines governmental department has invited firms to participate in the bidding for the repair and improvement of their electronic tax information system (eTIS).   $54.3M has been earmarked for the Revenue Administration Reform Project (RARP).  This …

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ICT Sector in the Philippines 2012

The information and communications technology (ICT) sector is one of the leading drivers of the Philippine economy and is actively supported and encouraged by the Philippines Govenrment. The ICT sector has been growing steadily for every year since 2000 and in 2011 had revenues around $11 Billion. The Philippines has surpassed India as the top …

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Retail Sector in the Philippines

With the Philippines’ growing population of nearly 100 million and expanding middle class, and consumer-driven market, it presents significant opportunities for retailing of products and services. The Philippines is also one of the world’s largest English speaking markets, heightening the ease of marketing and doing business. Its Westernised culture makes the market open to imported brands …

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Smart Cities, Smart Living (Multi Sector) Mission to the Philippines

A Smart Cities, Smart Living (Multi Sector) Mission to the Philippines is being organised for December 2012 by UKTI and West Midlands Chamber of Commerce. The mission will also call in on Singapore and Malyasia. Visit South East Asia to pursue massive business opportunities in the development of ‘Smart Cities’! The massive ‘Smart Cities’ urban …

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