Speaking at a workshop on Feb. 11, 2026 hosted by the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) Singapore commercial counsellor Carla Regina Grepo explains how firms are redesigning their ASEAN footprint around policy risk, with tariffs, export controls and cross-border data rules shaping investment and operational decisions. With the Philippines’ ASEAN leadership in 2026 at a time of stiffer technological competition, Grepo observed that the country’s prosperity corridors agenda reinforces the importance of reducing internal friction and improving execution in relation to strengthening the supply chain.
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