This event unites 300+ Top Level Executives from Healthcare Authorities, Private and Public Hospitals, Project Owners, Designers, contractors, Hospital Operators, Equipment and Facility Providers, Consultants and Suppliers under one roof to address topics including: Hospital Policy & Markets Hospital Development and Expansion projects The public-private partnership (PPPs) in Hospital Infrastructure…
On how conventional banks are integrating digital solutions How would you assess the potential of digital banking to boost financial inclusion in developing economies? MICHEAL GORRIZ: In Africa, where Standard Chartered opened eight digital banks in 2018-19, the cost to serve is a crucial determining factor when offering banking services. A large part of the continent is underbanked primarily…
On channelling innovation to boost sustainability and profits How is sustainability being perceived by business executives in relation to long-term corporate performance? EDWIN CHOW: Large corporations in Singapore are beginning to realise the fact that having sustainability embedded into their work processes is actually good for them as a company. There was no single light-bulb moment, but rather…
On utilising technology to link smaller players to the supply chain How can artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven solutions support the growth of the burgeoning micro-, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) segment in Asia? RACHEL BARGER: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) serve their local markets, but many aspire to do business on a larger scale. However, their growth…
A new law supporting the development of Islamic finance has been introduced in the Philippines, in a move expected to boost financial inclusion and investment opportunities. In late August President Rodrigo Duterte ratified a law granting Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank, additional powers over the regulation and organisation of the Islamic banking sector. Under the new law…
The Philippine Government launched the Philippine Construction Industry Roadmap 2020-2030 on 28 March 2019 at Clark City. This Roadmap is envisaged to provide the blueprint for the construction industry’s future progress, specifically in the Build Build Build Infrastructure Program of the government or The Golden Age of Infrastructure in the country. In this forum, the FIDIC Contracts and Dispute…
The Eighth Arangkada Philippines Anniversary Forum of the Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) of the Philippines will be held at the Marriott Grand Ballroom on November 21, 2019. The theme for this year is Arangkada Philippines: Turning on the T.A.P. (Tourism, Agribusiness, and Power). The forum will discuss key policies and projects that support high economic growth in these sectors under the Duterte Administration…
It marks the first anniversary of the implementation of the landmark Ease of Doing Business Law and welcomes the 18th Congress with its list of legislative economic priorities. Steady macroeconomic fundamentals as well as the administration’s plans and pronouncements concerning economic reforms also open opportunities for further trade and investments. Furthermore, the ECCP aims to build upon the…
Supported by the largest names in infrastructure investment, 2GFII once again welcomes over 200 institutional investors, fund managers, asset managers, banks, Government representatives and advisers representing Americas, Asia, Europe and Australia to establish partnerships for future projects that can further spur the nation's economic growth. Registration Fee: OBG Subscriber: PhP17,000.00 Published…
