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PH leads ASEAN in workplace diversity and inclusion—Jobstreet by SEEK

The Philippines is emerging as a regional leader in workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), according to the 2025 Hiring, Compensation & Benefits Report by Jobstreet by SEEK.

15 May 2025

11:24AM

Clean energy startups get boost from ASEAN Sparks innovation program

In partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), ASEAN Sparks is a structured program designed to nurture climate tech startups and empower aspiring founders with tools, mentorship, and access to regional markets.

19 Apr 2025

9:42PM

ASEAN+3 growth seen slowing into 2026 as trade uncertainty deepens

Thirteen of the 14 ASEAN+3 member economies are subject to some of the highest effective tariff rates under the new measures, with a trade-weighted average of 26 percent excluding China.

3 Oct 2024

3:47PM

PH economy steady as Asean+3 growth outlook is trimmed on China, Vietnam weakness

Risks loom on the horizon, particularly regarding potential US-China trade tensions, protectionist policies post-US elections, and market volatility.

16 Jul 2024

12:16PM

‘Higher-for-longer’ US interest rates may hurt ASEAN+3 economies — regional research group

The economies of Southeast Asia, China, Japan and Korea are facing new challenges as expectations of “higher-for-longer” U.S. interest rates impact regional currencies and asset markets, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) said on Tuesday.

17 May 2024

8:21AM

Cyber Resiliency Low Among ASEAN Firms, Commvault Report Reveals

A report from US-based cyber security firm Commvault revealed that ASEAN organizations face significant challenges in cyber resiliency.

8 Apr 2024

3:36PM

ASEAN+3 Growth to Surge in 2024; Inflation to Dip — AMRO Report

The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) on Monday released upbeat forecasts for the ASEAN+3 region, projecting a growth increase to 4.5% in 2024 from 4.3% in 2023, and anticipating a growth of 4.2% for 2025.

3 Apr 2024

6:37PM

Brunei, Laos Join ASEAN Payment Network for Easier Trade

The Regional Payment Connectivity (RPC) initiative in ASEAN has expanded its network to nine central banks with the official inclusion of Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) and Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL).