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Trade and Investment Facilitation

Construction in central Jakarta near Jalan Sudirman. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

UNCTAD Sees FDI Recovery in Southeast Asia in 2021

June 24, 2021

Key drivers of foreign investment include the transition to a digital economy, major infrastructure projects, and the RCEP trade agreement.
The ASEAN Access website is designed to help small businesses enter new markets by providing information and linking them to service providers.

ASEAN Opens Online Portal for SMEs

June 22, 2021

The ASEAN Access portal helps small and medium-sized enterprises explore market opportunities within and outside Southeast Asia.
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AirAsia’s Teleport Seeks to Transport Mindanao Farm Goods

June 04, 2021

The Malaysian budget airline sees the Philippines’ southern region among its biggest cargo markets.
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BIMP-EAGA Freighter Service to Resume in Q3, Adds Middle East to Route

May 21, 2021

Reefer Express Line is counting on Philippine bananas to make the service profitable.
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More Indonesia Brands Seek Foray into Philippine Market

May 13, 2021

Opportunities seen for coffee, palm oil, seafoods, paper, automotive products, motorbikes, processed foods, garments, and eco-friendly craft products.
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Japan Consulate Kicks Off BIMP-EAGA Investment Seminar Series in March

April 13, 2021

The Consulate General of Japan in Davao launched the first BIMP-EAGA–Japan Investment Seminar online on 24 March in partnership with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA).
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Virtual Trade Show to Match Indonesian and Philippine Businesses

April 13, 2021

The Indonesian Consulate General in Davao City announced that a virtual trade show will be held on 14 April to help 13 Indonesian manufacturers look for partners in the Philippines.
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Enhancing Logistics Supports Brunei’s Economic Diversification

April 13, 2021

Improving market competition can help enhance the efficiency of the logistics sector in Brunei Darussalam and support efforts to diversify its economy.
Photo credit: Bureau of Customs, Philippines.

Breaking Down Barriers in the Logistics Industry in the Philippines

March 31, 2021

An OECD report recommends measures to enhance competition and market entry in the logistics sector for freight transport, freight forwarding, and value-added services.
Coron Island is known for World War II-era wreck diving, crystal-blue Kayangan Lake, and Barracuda Lake, a divers’ paradise. Photo credit: iStock/faizzaki.

Opening of Three Ports in Palawan to Boost Tourism, Trade

March 19, 2021

Two ports serve as gateways to two major tourist destinations in the Philippines, El Nido and Coron, while the third port is in Bataraza on the southernmost tip of Palawan.