Published August 3, 2021, 3:16 PM
Investment pledges approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) in the first half of 2021 grew 8.52 percent.
PEZA Director General Charito “Ching” B. Plaza reported that total economic zone investments approved for the period of January to June 30, 2021 amounted to P32.057 billion, 8.52 percent higher than the P29.541 billion approved in the same period last year.
PEZA Director General Charito “Ching” Plaza
The committed investments include 119 new and expansion projects, a modest 5.31 percent growth from the 113 projects approved in the same period in 2020.
Majority of the investments came from various countries such as Japan, South Korea, India, Hong Kong, and China. Western countries also include Germany, Austria, France, Canada, and the United States of America.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is eyeing the possible influx of investors from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) once the Philippines subdues the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
(Photo from PEZA) “At present, there are only meager Saudi Arabian enterprises registered or l
Published May 26, 2021, 5:08 PM
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has tapped American firms, the agency’s third last largest foreign investor by nationality, in the promotion of investment opportunities in the country’s various economic zones.
PEZA Director-General Charito B. Plaza advanced her push for deepened collaboration during her attendance at the virtual General Membership Meeting (GMM) spearheaded by the American Chamber (AmCham) of Commerce of the Philippines
PEZA Director General Charito “Ching” Plaza
Plaza seeks to further strengthen ties with international investors. The monthly AmCham GMM is one platform for discussion among key public and private stakeholders thereby expanding their networks and collaborate with a wide range of industry leaders.
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