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Manila grants tax perks to lure back investors

Bloomberg The Philippine capital is granting tax perks as it seeks to restore the historic city to its glory, Mayor Francisco Domagoso said in his speech before businessmen. Companies that build along Escolta Street in the country’s old business district will be exempted from business and real property taxes for 15 years, Domagoso said in a speech at the Management ...

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Infosys drags Indian stock makets lower

Bloomberg Infosys Ltd dragged India stocks lower after an anonymous whistle-blower complaint alleged the software exporter used irregular practices to shore up profits. The S&P BSE Sensex declined 0.9% to 38,963.84 in Mumbai. The NSE Nifty 50 Index slipped 0.6%. Infosys sank 16%, weighing the most on both gauges and offsetting post-earning gains in HDFC Bank Ltd and Reliance Industries ...

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HK unveils measures to boost economy

Bloomberg Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan unveiled a range of relief measures worth about HK$2 billion ($255 million) targeting tourism and the transportation industry in a renewed effort to help businesses grappling with the economic fallout of ongoing political turmoil. Widening the scope of a 50% rent reduction announced in an earlier package to include some car parks, restaurants ...

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