Trade & Investments

The Philippine electronics industry is raising its 2026 growth forecast to 10 percent as artificial intelligence, data centers and the technologies powering them drive a fresh wave of demand, putting exports on track to break the USD50-billion mark for the first time.

Maynilad Water Services Inc. is backing government efforts to overhaul the permitting process for water infrastructure projects, saying faster approvals would accelerate investments, reduce service disruptions, and improve the delivery of water services to millions of consumers.

The Philippines is stepping up efforts to attract more Singaporean investments, with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) lining up a business mission that aims to convert growing investor interest into projects across manufacturing, digital services, agribusiness, and other high-growth industries.

Thai companies are exploring investment opportunities in the Subic Bay Freeport, signaling growing regional interest in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) as the Philippines positions the flagship growth corridor as a magnet for foreign capital and supply chain investments.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) have identified four priority industries for deeper investment cooperation, as both countries seek to strengthen trade and position their economic zones as complementary gateways to regional markets.