Marcos arrives in Singapore for a 5-day working trip
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has arrived in Singapore for a five-day working visit to strengthen bilateral ties and attract foreign investment. He plans to promote the Philippines as a hub for digital technology, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure while attending the Forbes Global CEO Conference.
Why it matters
This visit highlights the Philippines' strategic push to secure foreign direct investment in high-growth sectors and deepen economic cooperation with a key regional partner.
Manila Bulletin - Marcos arrives in Singapore for a 5-day working trip
Marcos arrives in Singapore for a 5-day working trip
President Marcos arrived in Singapore Wednesday night for a five-day working visit focused on investments, technology, energy, and bilateral ties.
Marcos will address the 24th Forbes Global CEO Conference and promote the Philippines as an investment destination for digital technology, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and other growth sectors.
The President will meet Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and visit a nuclear research and safety facility as the Philippines prepares to turn over the ASEAN chairship to Singapore next year.
President Marcos arrived in Singapore on Wednesday night, Oct. 7, for a five-day working visit to attract investment and strengthen economic and strategic ties with the city-state, Malacañang said early Thursday.
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