The American private sector is set to pour fresh investments into the Philippines, underscoring the country’s standing as a strategic partner in Southeast Asia, according to the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC). In a statement, the USABC said that a delegation of 35 United States (US)-based...
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, a business mission from the United States (US) will visit the Philippines in August with the hope of attracting the government’s interest in modern defense and security equipment. In a notice seen by Manila Bulletin, the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC)...
American corporations are looking to tap opportunities being offered by streamlined procurement for Philippine government-led projects under a new law. In a Dec. 3 statement, the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) said it jointly held with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) last Nov. 25 a...
American-led companies in the Philippines are backing up the government's efforts to improve the ease of doing business here by cutting on red tape. In a statement, the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) on...
US tech giants operating in the Philippines are looking to intensify their partnerships with the government in cybersecurity and digital transformation. In a Nov. 19 statement, Washington-based US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) said it co-hosted the 2024 Philippine Digital Transformation in...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) welcomed the opportunity to collaborate with the private sector from the United States (US) in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) as it is expected to bring many benefits, such as knowledge exchange as well as technological breakthroughs. DOST...
The Department of National Defense (DND) said Tuesday, August 15, that it has explored potential areas of business cooperation in the defense and security industries with the United States – Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Council (US-ABC). Defense Secretary Gilberto...
An American company is planning to invest up to $1 billion for the expansion of its Clark and Baguio City facilities in the country, Malacañang announced. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) American microprocessors manufacturer Texas Instruments...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has raised the need for synergy through alliances between Southeast Asian countries and the United States. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of KJ Rosales/PPA Pool) Marcos stated this during his meeting with the US-Association...
American businesses have expressed intention to create more partnerships with companies in the Philippines as they see the country as an "incredible partner" in ASEAN. President Marcos meets with the US-ASEAN Business Council in Malacañang on Aug. 9, 2023. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/KJ Rosales)...
Major business groups in the country believe there is a need to restrict the activities of unvaccinated persons for the common good. “We do believe that the state and the private sector should be able to restrict the activities of unvaccinated persons for the common good,” said the 12 big...
Newly installed US–ASEAN Business Council (USABC) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ted Osius is seeing huge potential for growth in Southeast Asia with United States companies looking at opportunities for diversification in the region, particularly on supply chains. US–ASEAN Business...
