Asia Economist and CEO, Centennial Asia Advisors

Manu Bhaskaran

Mr. Bhaskaran is a leading Asian economist based in Singapore with more than 30 years of experience in studying economic, political and security issues that shape the business environment in Asia. He co-ordinates the Asian business of Washington DC-based strategic advisory firm, Centennial Group, directing its Asian economic research practice which provides in-depth analysis of macro trends in Asia. He works extensively with investment institutions, government agencies and corporations. Mr. Bhaskaran regularly presents his views on the economic, political and business environment in Asia at business conferences and in-house briefings. He has conducted studies on a wide range of subjects including: consumer finance in Asia; Asian integration; regional and country-specific political and economic outlooks; the Impact of China on Asia; portfolio capital flows in emerging markets, amongst many others. He is as a member of the Regional Advisory Group for Asia and the Pacific of the International Monetary Fund. Mr. Bhaskaran is a regular columnist for The Edge (Singapore) and holds positions in think tanks including being Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS); Vice President of the Economics Society of Singapore, and Council Member of the Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA). Mr. Bhaskaran serves on the boards of CIMB Investment Bank and Japfa Limited.

Asia Economist and CEO

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<strong>Still waiting for the TRAIN</strong>: Finance Secretary Dominguez confirmed that TRAIN-1B, which includes higher registration fees for motor vehicle and a tax amnesty programme, has been delayed by a quarter and will only be passed by 3Q18. It is safe to assume the same for TRAIN-II, which envisions the gradual reduction in the corporate tax rate and fiscal incentives. Both packages are still stuck in Congress, which has adjourned till July, and is yet to undergo reconciliation by a bicameral committee…</li></ul>


Still waiting for the TRAIN: Finance Secretary Dominguez confirmed that TRAIN-1B, which includes higher registration fees for motor vehicle and a tax amnesty programme, has been delayed by a quarter and will only be passed by 3Q18. It is safe to assume the same for TRAIN-II, which envisions the gradual reduction in the corporate tax rate and fiscal incentives. Both packages are still stuck in Congress, which has adjourned till July, and is yet to undergo reconciliation by a bicameral committee…

TRAIN Uncertainties to Weigh on Economy