22 September 2022  -- Jiangsu companies looking to expand and find growth in ASEAN should make the Philippines their first choice. This was the central message of Consul General Josel F. Ignacio as he addressed the Dialogue on Jiangsu Enterprises Entering ASEAN organized by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government on 20 September 2022.

The Consul General was one of the main speakers for the sub-forum on “New Opportunities for Jiangsu Enterprises Investing in ASEAN with the Backdrop of RCEP Implementation”. Also in attendance were the Consuls General of Indonesia and Singapore, and commercial representatives of Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand.

Narrating the Philippines’ strong rebound and continuing efforts to tackle global economic headwinds, he outlined the Philippines’ advantages for Jiangsu firms venturing overseas for markets, production facilities, supply chain diversification and other gainful partnerships. Mention was made of the country’s business-friendly environment and incentives. Also highlighted were the Philippines’ search for partners in in technology-driven sectors, even as it consolidates its position relative to agricultural, food, mineral and raw material exports.

Originally an in-person event, the Jiangsu event switched to a hybrid format in keeping with recent pandemic prevention measures. Consul General Ignacio and Consul Francis S. Herrera joined other consular missions in attending virtually from Shanghai. END