The Philippines and Singapore have expressed their intent to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, and key industries like artificial intelligence (AI) and clean energy, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Saturday.
Mr. Marcos made the statement after meeting with Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong at Malacañang Palace in Manila on Thursday.
In a Facebook post, President Marcos said he and the Singaporean leader discussed ways to enhance economic collaboration between the two countries.
“I had a productive meeting with Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong on how the Philippines and Singapore can work more closely in trade, investment, and emerging industries such as artificial intelligence and clean energy,” he said.
Mr. Marcos noted that expanding cooperation in key sectors could help boost economic activity and open more opportunities for Filipino workers and businesses.
He also emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships as the region works toward greater economic integration.
He said closer collaboration between the Philippines and Singapore supports efforts to build a more competitive and dynamic Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.
Mr. Marcos said deeper economic ties would help the Philippines prepare for future industries while promoting sustainable growth.
“As ASEAN works toward a more integrated and competitive region, closer cooperation between our countries helps strengthen our economy, create more opportunities for Filipinos, and keep the Philippines ready for the future,” he said.
