PHL needs to remove business expansion curbs — WB
The World Bank has stated that the Philippines needs to remove financing constraints hindering productive businesses from expanding to achieve sustained growth and move beyond upper-middle income status. Key challenges include promoting technology adoption, workforce skills, and innovation.
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