ASEAN

Fujian, being the core area of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, is home to ports forming China’s Southeast International Shipping Centre. On top of the Fujian Free Trade Zone, the province is striving to cement closer ties with ASEAN, the Middle East and other Indian Ocean countries in order to further expand investment and trade in these regions. The keen demand for relevant support services will provide ideal opportunities for companies intending to tap the Belt and Road initiative. More

The BPO industry in the Philippines has emerged as one of the major drivers of the country’s economic growth, with increasing receipts underpinning robust domestic consumption. Faster economic growth is giving rise to higher incomes and increased spending power for many young Filipino consumers – including almost all those employed in the BPO sector. As a result, Hong Kong companies should pay attention to this increasingly important segment of the Philippine consumer market. More

With its resilient economy and robust growth over recent years, the Philippines is now on the radar of many foreign businesses and brands, particularly those selling lifestyle products. Leveraging the Philippines’ rapid retail modernisation, Hong Kong companies can effectively tap into the country’s lucrative middle income consumer market. More