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  1. EXPORTERS are upbeat about prospects in 2026 which include the realization of flagship deliverables for the Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 Chairmanship that are expected to impact directly on export, particularly in terms of creating a predictable, rules-based, and digitally enabled region to strengthen export competitiveness. Such deliverables are the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement and expanded ASEAN FTAs with Canada, Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

    ASEAN-EU leaders call for FTA action

    ASEAN and European business leaders urged faster implementation of the Philippines-EU trade deal to translate market access into investment, jobs and…

  2. Epson strengthens ASEAN printer market lead

    Epson strengthens ASEAN printer market lead

    Epson was recognized by IDC as the leading printer brand in several ASEAN categories in 2025, including Large Format, Graphic Textile and Photo Graphic…

  3. ASEAN-Plus Three trade reaches $1.4 trillion

    ASEAN-Plus Three trade reaches $1.4 trillion

    ASEAN and China, Japan and South Korea recorded $1.4 trillion in two-way trade in 2025 as ministers push stronger supply chains and economic cooperation.

  4. ADB president Masato Kanda speaks at the 58th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Metro Manila.

    ADB unveils $6-B ASEAN blue economy initiative

    The Asian Development Bank is committing up to $6 billion through 2030 to support Southeast Asia’s blue economy, including fisheries, aquaculture, coastal…

  5. ADB President Masato Kanda speaks at the 58th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Metro Manila

    ADB unveils $6B ASEAN blue economy initiative

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committing up to $6 billion through 2030 to support Southeast Asia’s blue economy, with the program targeting industries…

  6. 2026 ASEAN Summit

    Philippine creative economy hits P2.12T

    The Philippine creative economy reaches P2.12 trillion as the DTI pushes regional market access, digital trade and exports through the ASEAN Creative…

  7. PARTICIPATING in the ASEAN Creative Economy briefing in Taguig City on 17 September 2026 were Junie del Mundo, senior adviser for Creative Economy of ASEAN-BAC Philippines and Chair of the Creative Economy Working Group (left), and Jade Roxas-Divinagracia, Deals and Corporate Finance Managing Partner at Isla Lipana & Co./PwC Philippines.

    ASEAN creative economy eyes bigger global value

    The Philippines is pushing ASEAN to unlock greater economic value from its creative industries by strengthening intellectual property ownership, financing,…

  8. DEPARTMENT of National Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr.

    ASEAN ministers adopt key pact

    With the concurrence of all member states, it is now slated for notation by state leaders at the 49th ASEAN Summit this November.

  9. AT last year’s ASEAN-EU Business Summit, HSBC head of Banking for Asia and the Middle East, Corporate and Institutional Banking, Jo Miyake (leftmost) moderated a panel on regional business and economic priorities with (from left) Philippine Undersecretary for Industry Development, Trade and Investment Promotions Ceferino ‘Perry’ Rodolfo, Cambodian Secretary of State for Commerce Pich Rithi, and Malaysian deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.

    ASEAN-EU summit to tackle trade, investment

    EU-ASEAN Business Council executive director Chris Humphrey said European companies need predictable and transparent trading conditions to make longer-term…

  10. ASEAN-EU summit to tackle trade, investment

    ASEAN-EU summit to tackle trade, investment

    ASEAN and European business and government leaders will meet in Manila to advance trade, investment and cooperation in energy, finance, AI and health.

  11. Phl disaster law draws ASEAN interest

    Phl disaster law draws ASEAN interest

    The Philippines is sharing its new anticipatory action law with ASEAN neighbors as the region strengthens disaster preparedness and resilience.

  12. SANITATION workers collect garbage along Moriones Street in Tondo, Manila.

    Gov't puts waste reduction on ASEAN agenda

    The Philippines will lead an ASEAN push for circular economy policies to reduce waste, boost recycling and create new livelihood opportunities.