ASEAN-BAC CHAIR CONCEPCION MEETS WITH JAPAN VICE MINISTER FOR ECONOMY, TRADE AND INDUSTRY
by The Manila Times
Jun 05, 2026 12:09 am
Asean-Business Advisory Council (BAC) 2026 Chairman Jose Ma. Concepcion III (left) meets with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Vice Minister Takuo Komori in Tokyo last May 27 as part of a road show to seek broad support for Asean-BAC Philippines’ long-term legacy projects focused on micro, small and medium enterprises development, food security, youth empowerment, sustainability, digitalization and regional resilience. The private-sector regional advisory body, this year under the Philippines chairship, undertook a road show in Japan last May 25 to 28 to advance key priorities, legacy projects and initiatives. As it works to build enduring, high-impact legacy projects across the region in 2026, Asean-BAC PH will enter into several agreements to formalize partnerships and areas of cooperation. PHOTO FROM ASEAN-BAC