Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque held a series of productive meetings with top executives of global firms Cognizant, A.P.
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque holds a productive dialogue with AstraZeneca to explore transformative opportunities in leveraging AI and digital health solutions, with a key focus on expanding clinical trials in the Philippines. Moller-Maersk and AstraZeneca to explore opportunities for expanding operations in the Philippines and strengthen collaboration across various sectors including technology, logistics, and health care.
Meanwhile, A.P. Moller-Maersk chairman Robert Maersk Uggla hinted at possible investment opportunities in logistics and sustainability in the Philippines. The discussion also explored potential public-private partnerships in port development to enhance trade efficiency and foster economic growth, particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao.
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