Recto Urges Businesses to Convert ASEAN Trade Deals into Investments, Jobs
Philippine Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged businesses to translate ASEAN trade agreements into concrete investments and job creation, prioritizing energy and food security and accessible innovation. He also highlighted market expansion opportunities from the Digital Economy Framework Agreement and the ASEAN-Canada FTA.
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