ASEAN business group urges ministers to turn gains into jobs
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ private sector is pressing economic ministers to turn years of regional integration into actual business opportunities, investments and jobs, with easier trade rules and stronger support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at the center of its agenda.
Damosa expands Samal hospitality push as hotel sales surge
Damosa Land Inc. is stepping up its hospitality investments in Samal Island, with its upcoming 100-room TRYP by Wyndham Samal already 90 percent sold as the developer positions for rising tourism demand and better connectivity with Davao City.
Federal Land uses Kaizen to reshape projects
Federal Land Inc. is bringing the Japanese principle of Kaizen, or continuous improvement, into its Philippine residential business as a long-term partnership with Japanese real estate and lifestyle companies moves from one project to a broader development strategy.
ASEAN seeks to turn trade strength into investment gains
ASEAN economic ministers are seeking to turn the region’s USD4.4-trillion merchandise trade and rising foreign investment into deeper integration, larger digital markets, and more cross-border business opportunities as they meet in Manila.
Philippine bamboo venture joins ASEAN inclusive business awards
A Philippine bamboo cooperative is joining 10 other Southeast Asian enterprises in the ASEAN Inclusive Business Awards, putting the spotlight on companies that are trying to make community livelihoods part of the business model rather than an afterthought.
