ASEAN Economic Community
[OPINION] Setting the example in Asean
28 June, 2017 at 16:30
As chair and host of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) this year, all eyes are on the Philippines to demonstrate leadership in the various areas on which the 10 member-states of the regional bloc have built their cooperation.
[OPINION] Labor mobility in Asean: Free or...
22 June, 2017 at 11:32
Economic community-hood is the primary goal of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). The idea is to transform the economies of the 10 Asean countries into one Asean Economic Community (AEC).
Academe as development driver
29 June, 2016 at 17:00
“How can academe help support our region’s economic roadmap?” asked a faculty member from Eastern Visayas State University to kick off the open forum in Tacloban City, where I spoke the other day.
Philippines more than halfway ready for TPP
18 March, 2016 at 14:42
The Philippines is more than halfway ready in making necessary adjustments for its planned participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) but the toughest roadblocks are still ahead, the country’s former chief economist said.
Senate moves to lift foreign ownership restrictions...
19 January, 2016 at 14:00
The Senate today passed on third and final reading a bill which will open up financing companies, investment houses, lending companies and adjustment companies to foreign ownership, to help increase the flow of investments and jobs into the country.
Moving Across Borders: The Philippines and the...
16 December, 2015 at 09:50
2016 Investment Guide by KPMG in the Philippines
Asean creates unified economic community
24 November, 2015 at 10:45
KUALA LUMPUR—Thirteen years after mooting the idea, Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday formally created a unified economic community in a region more populous and diverse than both the European Union and North America, and one that hopes to compete with China and India.
ASEAN Community launched
24 November, 2015 at 10:00
THE ASSOCIATION of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) marked a milestone yesterday as it declared “the formal establishment” on Dec. 31 of the ASEAN Community…
Australian firms want Canberra to forge bilateral...
20 November, 2015 at 14:50
THE Philippines and Australia should consider forging a bilateral free-trade agreement (FTA) to enable them to maximize the benefits of the forthcoming Asean economic integration, businessmen belonging to the Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce (Anzcham) said.
Ambassadors push for business-friendly policies
20 April, 2015 at 10:10
Wednesday, April 01, 2015 Brokers celebrate the first time the Philippine Stock Exchange hit the 8,000 level. (Contributed
Who’s afraid of Asean 2015?
29 April, 2013 at 19:42
Cielito F. Habito | No Free Lunch I often hear the lament that we Filipinos are not as mindful as our neighbors appear to be of the impending
Palace: Phl remains committed to Asean economic...
18 September, 2012 at 11:56
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines remains committed to a planned economic union in Southeast Asia even as Surin Pitsuwan,
ASEAN’s 2015 union could be delayed
14 September, 2012 at 13:35
PHNOM PENH/MANILA — A planned economic union in Southeast Asia is likely to be delayed by a year because some countries are not ready, said
