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Philippines Achieves First Ever Investment Grade Bond Rating – April 2013

A UKTI Report from the British Embassy Manila. An earlier-than-expected upgrade for the Philippines given by London-based Fitch Ratings. This was not unexpected and represents an important milestone rather than a break in the trend or end point. But, for the Philippines, important and historic recognition of the economic progress it has made. The change …

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Philippines growth out ranks UK growth for Hairbyus

Hairbyus.com is a UK headquartered business which has recently launched its services on a global basis. The Philippines growth out ranks UK growth by at least a margin of 50% reflecting the Philippines national interest in all things to do with hair. Registrations to the free Hairbyus website are increasing in both the UK and …

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Philippines Government may open more business areas to foreigners

According to the Philippines local newspaper and agency PhilStar (The Philippine Star), the government is revisiting its list of businesses prohibited to foreign investors but notes that the revisions will not include lifting constitutional restrictions on foreign equity and foreign professionals. The country’s top economic managers headed by Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, National Economic and …

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Powering Ahead In The Philippines – Surface Technology International

This article was written and produced by UK Trade & Investment as part of their “Asia Showcase”. Simon Best, Group Managing Director of STI International, tells the story of how this Hampshire-based contract electronics manufacturer has gained a foothold in Asia and established a manufacturing plant in the Philippines. Surface Technology International (STI) manufactures state-of-the-art electronics for …

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