BUSINESS GROUPS said the estimate of additional revenue to be generated via the proposed Ease of Paying Taxes (EoPT) law might have been premature, though they welcomed the measures streamlining companies’ dealings with the tax authorities. The House of Representatives on Monday passed on third and final reading the proposed EoPT law, which its backers […]
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Business groups back removal of PPA’s commercial functions
LOCAL BUSINESS GROUPS are supporting a proposed law that seeks to remove the Philippine Ports Authority’s (PPA) revenue-generating function, saying this “problematic mandate” has led to a steady rise in cargo-handling rates that affected the country’s competitiveness. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport), and Supply Chain Management Association […]
Marcos unlikely to mention human rights in first address — analysts
By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter PHILIPPINE President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. would probably keep silent on human rights issues in his first address to Congress on Monday to avoid offending the vice president, according to political experts. Discussing human rights means talking about the deadly red tagging, the deadly drug war and extralegal killings […]
Business groups list 24 priority bills for 19th Congress
LOCAL BUSINESS GROUPS and foreign chambers urged the 19th Congress to prioritize the passage of 24 measures, which include the liberalization of foreign equity restrictions, two tax reform packages, and amendments to a law that would allow hybrid work arrangements of economic zone locators. Twelve groups, including the American and European chambers of commerce, Management […]
Tell it to SunStar: Hontiveros: Be wary of new Facebook groups preying on children
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 sounded the alarm over more Facebook groups that are created to prey on children.The senator said a series of public groups on Facebook, named “Atabs” and “LF Kuya and Bunso,” post images of minors to attract predators.Abusers also use Facebook groups to advertise that they also sell […]
Alpina Achieved a Record Set of Results for FY2021; Revenue Increased by 36.8% to S$51.89 Million with Net Profit Surging by 84.0% to S$9.28 Million
Singapore, Mar 31, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Alpina Holdings Limited (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), an established Singapore-based specialist in providing integrated building services (“IBS”), mechanical and electrical (“M&E”) engineering services, and alteration and addition (“A&A”) works to public and private sector projects, is pleased to announce that […]
Q P Group Announces 2021 Annual Results
HONG KONG, Mar 30, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Q P Group Holdings Limited (“Q P Group” or the “Group”; Stock code: 1412), one of the leading manufacturers of paper-based tabletop games and paper-based greeting cards in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”), today announced its annual results for the year ended […]
CEFC Announces 2021 Annual Results
HONG KONG, Mar 28, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – CEFC Hong Kong Financial Investment Company Limited (“CEFC Financial”, together with its subsidiaries, “the Group”, to be renamed as “Virtual Mind Holding Company Limited”; stock code: 1520.HK) is pleased to announce its audited consolidated results for the year ended 31 December 2021 (the “Year”). […]
Essex Bio-Technology Announces 2021 Financial Results
HONG KONG, Mar 22, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Essex Bio-Technology Ltd (“Essex” or the “Group”, Stock Code: 1061.HK) today announced the annual results for the year ended 31 December 2021. Highlights— The group’s turnover surged 67.4% to HK$1,637.7 million, Profit-After-Tax lifted 58% to HK$346.0 million; — Sales coverage increased to around 10,500 […]
PFP political party backs BBM-Sara tandem
THE Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) is calling on its parallel groups to unite in their support for former senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte for the presidency and vice presidency in the May 9, 2022 elections.This was announced by Carlitos Ceniza, vice president of PFP Visayas, during the appointment and […]
AMLC issues freeze orders vs 16 groups designated as terrorists
THE ANTI-MONEY Laundering Council has issued freeze orders on the assets of groups designated as terrorists. — BW FILE PHOTO THE ANTI-MONEY Laundering Council (AMLC) ordered banks, real estate brokers and developers, and government agencies to immediately carry out freeze orders on accounts and assets of 16 newly designated groups by the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC). […]
UMP Healthcare Offers Free Telemedicine Service to COVID-19 Patients
HONG KONG, Feb 23, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – UMP Healthcare Holdings Limited (“UMP” or the “Group”; SEHK: 722) has announced that its affiliate, UMP Charity Foundation Limited (the “Charity Foundation”), will donate first batch of donation of HK$500,000 to support patients diagnosed with COVID-19 through the provision of free medical video consultation, […]
CEFC Financial was Granted the Exclusive Right of Use of the Intellectual Property Right of Animated Characters by Chengdu Dreamtoys
HONG KONG, Jan 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – CEFC Hong Kong Financial Investment Company Limited (“CEFC Financial”, together with its subsidiaries, “the Group”; stock code: 1520.HK) is pleased to announce that the Group has entered into a licensing agreement (the “Licensing Agreement”) with Chengdu Dreamtoys Cultural Creativity Company Limited (“Chengdu Dreamtoys”) pursuant […]
CEFC Financial Proposes Change of Company Name to Virtual Mind Holding Strategically Transforming to be an All-rounded Trendy Apparel Product Manufacturer
HONG KONG, Jan 11, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – CEFC Hong Kong Financial Investment Company Limited (“CEFC Financial”, together with its subsidiaries, “the Group”; stock code: 1520.HK) is pleased to announce its proposed change of company name to “Virtual Mind Holding Company Limited”, to better align with the Group’s business development strategies. Meanwhile, […]
Gov’t tightens rules for accreditation of microfinance groups
THE MICROFINANCE NGO Regulatory Council (MNRC) said the eligibility requirements for accrediting microfinance nongovernment organizations (MF-NGO) in 2022 to 2025 will include a fund balance of P1 million at any given time and incorporation documents identifying the NGO as specifically organized to offer microfinance services. According to MNRC Memorandum Circular No. 2 Series of 2021, MF-NGO applicants must be […]
Transport, BPO, workers’ groups want IATF vax-for-work resolution junked
TRANSPORT, business process outsourcing, and workers’ groups on Friday urged the government to junk resolutions requiring COVID-19 vaccinations to work and to have access to services, with plans to stage a rally at the labor department on Monday. The online petition against Resolutions 148-B and 149 of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management […]
SGX-listed Beng Kuang Group Achieved Stronger Performance in 9M2021
Singapore, Nov 17, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Beng Kuang Marine Limited (the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Beng Kuang Group”), is pleased to share its business update for the nine (9) months ended 30 September 2021 (“9M2021”). Highights:– The Group’s IE and CP business segments registered strong revenue growth of […]
TIME Interconnect’s Major Shareholder Increased the Shareholding
HONG KONG, Sep 14, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – TIME Interconnect Technology Limited (the “Company “, Stock Code: 1729, with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as the “Group”) is pleased to announce details of the increase in the shareholding in the Company by controlling shareholder, Mr. Lo Chung Wai Paul, a non-executive director […]
‘Vaccine bubbles’ unfair, costly – business groups
THE private sector is split on “vaccine bubbles” as some business groups on Monday described as discriminatory the proposed measures to allow greater mobility for the vaccinated. In a statement, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) and the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (Philexport) said the proposed measures […]
Group charter scheme eyed for East Asian tourists
THE DEPARTMENT of Tourism has identified South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan as potential partner countries for specialized tour groups once international travel resumes. “(We’re) looking at possibilities for maybe specialized charters that will bring various tour groups straight into destinations that are already prepared to welcome the tourists eventually,” Tourism Assistant Secretary Verna C. Buensuceso […]