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Special economic zones have attracted 49 British companies generating PHP 26 billion in capital and $661 million in exports as regional investors deepen their Southeast Asian presence
Investors from Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong are bringing decades of mainland experience to ASEAN markets, raising questions about governance and state-linked exposure.
Policy leaders warn that taking sides in geopolitical tensions could erode the country's competitive edge in attracting diversified foreign capital
As global trade reconfigures, Asia's economic zones are discovering that invisible financial systems matter more than physical hardware
Nearly half of surveyed firms expect declining earnings as rupiah's 7.5 percent drop drives up dollar-denominated import costs and logistics expenses
Manufacturing and tech projects drove a 70% jump in PEZA approvals during the first seven months, positioning the country for deeper integration into global supply chains.
Manila's Pax Silica hub targets $10 billion in initial semiconductor and AI investment, backed by extended lease terms under newly amended law
Manila's new upper-middle-income status has yet to translate into stronger investor confidence, with Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam all ranking higher in Kearney's 2026 survey of global business leaders.
The Philippines now ranks as upper-middle income, yet global business leaders still favor Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam when allocating capital across ASEAN.
Reclassification to upper-middle-income status brings new competitive pressures as infrastructure and governance gaps persist
Manila's new Strategic Investment Priority Plan aims to draw capital into manufacturing, AI, and renewable energy as CREATE MORE Act sweetens incentives
Malaysia's wealthiest state now contributes over a quarter of national GDP, powered by semiconductor design, electric vehicles, and a three-month factory approval window that has become the region's fastest.
New State Council decrees requiring data controls and threatening criminal liability for executives are compounding a four-year decline in foreign direct investment flows into the world's second-largest economy.
