− The Covid-19 pandemic reshaped global work culture − Multiple markets and companies are considering benefits of a four-day work week − Productivity, worker well-being and resource conservation are all key motivators − Reduced work hours could also help reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality With the Covid-19 pandemic having changed how people learn, shop and…
The Philippine roadmap for inclusive, balanced, long-term growth is aligned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indeed, ESG adoption is growing on the corporate level in the country – and increasingly being recognised as an opportunity for risk mitigation – despite some implementation challenges. This ESG Intelligence report…
The Philippine roadmap for inclusive, balanced, long-term growth is aligned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Indeed, ESG adoption is growing on the corporate level in the country – and increasingly being recognised as an opportunity for risk mitigation – despite some implementation challenges. This ESG Intelligence report…
The Philippine tobacco industry accounted for roughly 6% of tax revenue in 2020, and 58% of so-called sin tax receipts. Given its wide-reaching value chain and multiple stakeholders, this publication outlines the industry’s pivotal role in employment, with more than 2m Filipinos estimated to be financially supported by the segment. The research explores why tobacco is important not only for farming…
– China’s “zero-Covid” strategy is limiting output and suppressing consumer demand – The slowdown is also weighing on demand in countries that export to China – Commodities exporters have remained comparatively resilient – There is the opportunity for emerging markets to fill gaps in global supply chains With China’s economy slowing on the back of a strict Covid-19 containment…
The Philippines posted average economic growth of 6.4% over 2010-19. While the Covid-19 pandemic tested the country’s resilience during 2020, the response measures contained within the two national stimulus packages, Bayanihan 1 and 2, provided support to vulnerable industries. Meanwhile, the rollout of the imminent Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises bill is expected to create
The seven members of the Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) of the Philippines will host their tenth annual Arangkada Philippines Forum on December 1 and 7, 2021 via Zoom. The forum’s theme this year is Pathways to a Better Future. More than 50 private and public sector leaders are expected to identify policies and programs to put in place during the decade of the 2020s as the Philippines regains its…
– The pandemic has led to a marked shift towards remote work – Employee experience increasingly important for workers and businesses – Despite high unemployment, many sectors face a paradox of severe labour shortages – Young workers and Generation Z could hold the key to long-term employment changes From lockdowns to remote work and widespread job losses, the Covid-19 pandemic has dramatically…
– Bukalapak’s $1.5bn listing is set to be Indonesia’s largest-ever IPO – Backdrop of rapid growth in the digital economy during the pandemic – Potential to unleash a wave of South-east Asian tech listings – M&A remains strong as the region’s digital economy continues to grow A record initial public offering (IPO) from Indonesian e-commerce platform Bukalapak underscores the…
Oxford Business Group (OBG) has now launched The Report: The Philippines 2021. This 11th edition of our country analysis has a special focus on the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic for business and investment, and shines a spotlight on the prospects for recovery. The pandemic arrived after a period of strong economic growth in the country, which averaged 6.4% per year over the past decade –
