As one of the fastest growing countries in Southeast Asia, companies seeking to invest in Asia or to expand to new markets should consider the Philippines. Its GDP growth hit 6.9% in the first quarter of 2016 and Rodrigo Duterte, the country’s president, is set to implement economic reforms to provide a better business environment, investing in infrastructure and cutting of red tape. Successful companies have had a solid understanding of the local market and established strategic local partners, as well as supporting multichannel strategies!
