ASEAN MSME Summit to be hosted in Pasay City

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The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry will host the ASEAN MSME Summit and the Ninth ASEAN Inclusive Business Forum on September 21 and 22, 2026, in Pasay City. The events aim to connect economic policymakers and global investors with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to create actionable commercial opportunities.

The summit will focus on digital transformation, sustainability, and addressing barriers to financing and cross-border e-commerce. Additionally, the Inclusive Business Forum will provide frameworks for integrating underserved communities into corporate value chains. A key outcome of the gathering will be the launch of the ASEAN Center of Excellence for MSMEs, intended to serve as a resource hub for regional enterprise development.