Japanese Firms Cite Tax Refund Delays, High Power Costs as Top PHL Worries
Japanese companies operating in the Philippines have identified delays in tax refund processes and high electricity costs as their primary concerns. The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines also highlighted policy consistency as crucial for long-term investment decisions.
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