Indonesia’s Tax and Customs Directorate General Navigates Modernization and Public Accountability Jakarta – Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxes and Customs (DGT) is undergoing a period of significant change, balancing ambitious revenue targets with increased scrutiny and a push for greater transparency. Recent developments, including a focus on digital tax collection, a new complaint mechanism, and … Read more
Philippines’ Corruption Crackdown: A Turning Point for Investor Confidence? Just 17% of businesses in the Philippines report feeling confident in the judicial system’s impartiality, according to a recent World Economic Forum report. This stark statistic underscores a critical challenge facing the Marcos administration: systemic corruption, particularly within Customs, is actively deterring foreign investment. While recent … Read more
Philippines Investment Climate: Navigating Corruption Risks and Emerging Opportunities A recent US report identifying the Bureau of Customs (BoC) as one of the Philippines’ most corrupt agencies has sent ripples through the international investment community. While concerns about corruption are not new, the timing – coinciding with a push for increased foreign direct investment (FDI) … Read more