Sweden Eyes Investment Surge in PH Post-EU FTA Signing
Sweden anticipates a significant increase in capital deployment from Swedish firms in the Philippines once the EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is finalized. Around 38 out of approximately 60 Swedish companies operating in the country expressed optimism about local market conditions and plan to expand operations, invest further, and increase employment.
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