Recto urges businesses to tap Asean deals for growth

Inquirer.net - Nov 14, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged businesses to turn regional partnerships and trade agreements into growth opportunities, speaking at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Business and Investment Summit. Recto urged businesses to deliver on three key priorities aligned with Asean’s regional cooperation agreements: use regional agreements as opportunities for business development, invest

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