Trade and Investment

G20 provides guidelines for putting local communities and small enterprises at the center of a sustainable and inclusive tourism recovery.

Growing investor interest in these key industries helps boost foreign direct investments to near pre-pandemic levels in 2021.

Interconnecting power grids in the region is a key strategy in strengthening energy security and transitioning to renewables through efficient resource sharing.

Some services have already resumed and efforts are underway to revive more.

The scheme includes key ports in Sulawesi and Kalimantan.

A study of Southeast Asian businesses shows what not to do during a crisis.

Digitalization of transactions is expected to reduce trade costs and enhance the country’s competitiveness.

The 2025 growth forecast sees uptrend in halal finance, food, fashion, travel, and cosmetics, as well as pharmaceuticals, media, and recreations.

Direct flights and new infrastructure projects move Tawi-Tawi closer to becoming an important gateway for Muslim Mindanao to other parts of BIMP-EAGA.

The low-cost airline started twice weekly flights between Manila and Kota Kinabalu on 27 May 2022.