Global firms viewed the country as an afterthought in Asia.
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Updated May 28
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What happened
Global firms viewed the country as an afterthought in Asia.
Who's involved
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Part of
ASEAN, including the Philippines, is leveraging its strategic location to develop a smart manufacturing hub while navigating global tensions and oil price volatility.Also in this story
- The Middle East crisis is causing economic uncertainties that affect ASEAN's external supply chains.
- ERIA analyzes ASEAN's supply chain diversification efforts.
- APECO is conducting benchmarking at Port Klang and soliciting investments from Malaysian firms during a conference in Kuala Lumpur.
The entities involved
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
- The US imposes new tariffs on imports originating from the Philippines.
- The Department of Health and Social Care is implementing the Universal Health Care program in the Philippines. Edwin Mercado was appointed Health Secretary of DOH, while Beverly Lorraine Ho holds leadership roles at PhilHealth and Ayala Healthcare.
Related events
- The Philippines is actively seeking to attract companies from various international markets, including Japan, Australia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.
- Clarke discussed bank growth in Manila, Philippines.
- The central bank of the Philippines surveys business sentiment on November 1, 2026.
- Philippines seeks to reduce reliance on China and diversify markets with South Korea, Europe, and other partners.
- Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation is now operating within the financial market of the Philippines.