Tag: APEC SME Summit

Innovators and technology disruptors inspire entrepreneurs at the APEC SME Summit 2015

  By Caesar Vallejos Eagle News Service online correspondent   (Eagle News) — “The best ideas and the most innovative solutions to the problems that we face today may come from the smallest enterprises,” President Benigno S. Aquino III, the APEC 2015 Chair said as he showcased the potential of micro,  small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the global stage at the APEC SME Summit 2015 held at the Green Sun, Makati City last November […]

President Aquino highlights importance of small, medium enterprises in economic development

MICRO, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have huge potentials, especially in terms of creating jobs and opening more opportunities for Filipinos, President Benigno S. Aquino III said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Small and Medium Enterprises Summit held at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati City, President Aquino noted that since the country’s “strongest competitive advantage” and “most important resource” is its people, the government invested massive funds into health, education, […]

APEC to hold first Small, Medium Enterprise Summit in the Philippines

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has partnered with the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) to hold the first Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Summit in Makati City on November 17. To be held during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW), the APEC SME Summit will carry the theme, “Innovation and Big Ideas: Pushing Boundaries”, aiming to challenge the traditional framework and mindset of micro and SMEs to further innovate their businesses. About 1,500 delegates, including […]