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In brief The Philippine economy is expected to improve, reinforcing its status as one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia. The Philippines remains an attractive country in which to do business due to relatively low labor costs and...

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and China continued to deepen their economic relations in 2023 and YTD in 2024, with a record number of presidential visits and continued strength in Chinese investment and infrastructure in LAC. These are among...

It was a fascinating moment back in 2013  to consider the linked fortunes of Latin  America and of Asia. The leaders of the world’s two most power-  ful nations, the United States and China, each visited Latin America and  the...

This article is written by: Ousmene Mandeng. The IMF is the only formal arrangement for multilateral economic policy cooperation, but representation at the IMF, expressed through so-called quota shares, is no longer aligned with economic realities. This reduces countries’ incentives...

PBEC's QI Group recently attended the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2024 in Dalian, China. This prestigious event gathered 1,600 leaders from over 80 countries to address pressing global challenges. As a long-standing WEF partner...

PBEC's KPMG publishes the latest HKEX requirements for public listed corporations in a nice and easy graphic for us with time-line for implementation here. See attached: https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/cn/pdf/en/2023/05/new-climate-disclosure-requirements-for-hong-kong-listed-companies.pdf

Despite the uncertainty about what lies ahead for global trade, there are still reasons for optimism about its resilience and its enduring role as a catalyst for positive change, and these are encapsulated in the current trends that are shaping...

This report consolidates the preliminary advice of the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (the Advisory Group) to the Australian Government at the half-way point of their tenure. The recommendations they have identified and discussed with members of Government to-date are organised...

Our dear colleague Ben Simpfendorfer immediate past PBEC BoD and his colleague at Oliver Wyman UAE Adel Alfalasi have published a new New Silk Road Report looking at the Asia-Middle East growth corridor. 🔹 6 Themes each with their own...

Southeast Asia has become an intriguing region for private capital investment in recent years. Many countries in the region sport fast-growing and diverse economies that provide a range of sectors for investment. Investment in Southeast Asia has leaned heavily toward...