5 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Philippines, SME Association of Malaysia to spur regional support, bilateral ties
KUALA LUMPUR: The Philippines and the SME Association of Malaysia recently discussed potential cross-border collaboration, aiming to boost regional support and economic ties between the two countries.
Key topics on the agenda included the digitalisation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), expanding partnerships in the halal and innovation sectors, and creating more investment opportunities for businesses.
The Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque expressed the nation's willingness to deepen engagement with Malaysian SMEs and reiterated her commitment to fostering inclusive economic growth across Asean.
She extended a formal invitation to SME Association to take part in the 48th Asean SME Summit in 2026, which will be hosted by the Philippines, as a step toward enhancing regional collaboration.
SME Association national president Dr Chin Chee Seong said the meeting demonstrated both countries' shared commitment to strengthening regional collaboration.
He also reaffirmed the association's dedication to strengthening regional collaboration and supporting the Asean Economic Community through strategic discussions and joint efforts.
