MAP to lead dialogues on Asean growth partnerships

WITH the Philippines as chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) that celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the country’s business community is exerting efforts to promote discussions on collaboration and cooperation among the regional bloc’s 10 member-states.

The opportunity of heading the Asean in 2017 comes with the challenge to the Philippines to meet its responsibilities that would help ensure progress and sustainability for the association.