据哥伦比亚《新世纪报》12月23日报道，哥餐饮业协会近日表示，财政部 在经济紧急状态框架下评估的相关税收措施，特别是对酒类加税，可能对该国 正规餐饮业经营造成不利影响。该协会指出，拟将金融交易税由千分之四提高 至千分之五，将直接增加企业经营成本，对以中小微企业为主的餐饮行业冲击 尤为明显。在消费放缓、运营成本上升、劳动负担加重的背景下，新的税收措 施将进一步压缩企业利润空间，削弱行业竞争力并助长非正规经营。协会呼吁 政府在制定相关政策时充分考虑餐饮业重要作用，审慎评估加税措施对行业可 持续发展的影响。 （原标题：哥伦比亚餐饮协会称对酒类加税将冲击餐饮业） ...

Core Insights - The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) projects the Philippine GDP growth rate to stabilize at the lower end of the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) target of 5.5% to 6.5% for 2025 [1] - Inflation is expected to be 1.7% in 2025, significantly below the government's target range of 2% to 4%, rising to 3.3% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027 [1] - The Department of Finance acknowledges that economic growth is below initial expectations due to global economic headwinds, but fiscal targets can still be achieved through stronger tax measures and improved tax administration [1] Economic Growth Projections - The Philippine economy is projected to grow within the range of 6% to 7% in 2026, with a return to the target range by 2027 supported by lower policy interest rates and a neutral output gap [1] Inflation Forecast - The inflation rate is forecasted to be 1.7% in 2025, increasing to 3.3% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027, indicating a gradual rise in inflation after a low initial rate [1] Fiscal Measures - The Philippine government plans to increase revenue through key measures such as digital services VAT, capital market efficiency legislation, and the CREATE MORE initiative, alongside efforts to combat tax evasion [1] - Additional measures under consideration include taxes on electronic gaming, single-use plastics, universal tax amnesty, and an extension of estate tax amnesty [1]

Core Insights - The French Prime Minister, Élisabeth Borne, announced that additional tax measures will target high-income earners and include anti-tax avoidance measures [1] Group 1 - The new tax measures are aimed specifically at the highest income brackets [1] - The government is taking steps to implement anti-tax avoidance strategies [1]

Core Insights - The U.S. is urging Thailand to address issues related to tax measures and non-tariff barriers [1] Group 1 - U.S. officials are focusing on Thailand's tax policies and non-tariff barriers as part of trade discussions [1]