The Philippines is positioned to attract fresh semiconductor investments as surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles and advanced computing drives manufacturers to expand production and diversify supply chains across Asia Pacific.
The Philippines is exploring Norway’s deposit-return system for beverage containers and advanced recycling technologies as it seeks to close gaps in plastic waste recovery and help businesses meet obligations under its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law.
Asia-Pacific companies are facing growing pressure to relocate supply chains as tariffs reshape global trade, while businesses worldwide are placing greater emphasis on unlocking cash tied up in operations, according to a new report by Citi Institute.
FedEx’s planned USD100-million expansion of its Clark Gateway Hub in Pampanga is expected to strengthen the Philippines’ air cargo network, create jobs and improve exporters’ access to international markets as the country seeks to expand its role in global trade.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) expects to exceed its P300-billion investment target this year, citing a pipeline of major projects in semiconductors, aviation, electronics and hyperscaler-related solutions.