The Manila Times

PH deepens economic partnership with UK

THE office of the country’s investment czar on Thursday said the government is deepening its economic ties with the United Kingdom by expanding investor interest with tangible results. The statement follows the meeting on Wednesday between Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) Secretary Frederick Go with officials of the UK Asean Business…

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Opinion | Happiness in Hong Kong must be the focus, along with civil service efficiency

Opinion | Happiness in Hong Kong must be the focus, along with civil service efficiency

Poised to deliver his fourth policy address in September, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu is gearing up to show that his administration is delivering on his “result-oriented” leadership. This may be the reason he revealed last month that the government was considering a new accountability system for senior officials. Lee seems to have started paving…

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Bank on the UK in volatile times’ Trade Secretary tells G7 and European businesses | Department for Business & Trade

Bank on the UK in volatile times’ Trade Secretary tells G7 and European businesses | Department for Business & Trade

Trade Secretary’s message comes after UK sealed landmark deals with India, the US and EU Jonathan Reynolds to meet G7 and EU counterparts in Paris and Brussels to discuss economic security and global trade. Trade Secretary targets economic growth and jobs, saying deals with India, US and EU make UK the most connected economy for…

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