Philippine businesses could soon find it easier to sell, scale, and serve customers across Southeast Asia as ASEAN pushes to finalize the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, or DEFA, by 2026.

Security Bank Corp. has signed a partnership agreement with Japan’s MUFG Group, Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), Krungsri Finnovate, MUFG Innovation Partners, and the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to support startup collaboration and innovation across the region.

The Clark Development Corporation is stepping up efforts to position Clark Freeport as an emerging hub for global game development, leveraging its expanding information and communications technology (ICT) ecosystem, streamlined business processes, and creative-friendly environment.