02/06/2026
We were pleased to host a timely and insightful discussion on navigating growth and complexity across the ASEAN and broader Asia-Pacific region in our event, "Unlocking Growth in ASEAN: Strategic Insights in Cross-border Transactions," which brought together over 100 attendees, including finance and business leaders.
Our distinguished speakers shared perspectives on regional developments and opportunities shaping the business environment:
Dir. Marie Sherylyn Aquia,
Bureau of International Trade Relations
Department of Trade and Industry
Hon. Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno
Bureau of Customs
Mr. George Barcelon
Member, ASEAN Business Advisory Council
Chairman Emeritus, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Our sincere thanks to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Bureau of Customs (BOC), and ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) for sharing their insights with the business community, and to ECCP for their support in managing the event.
The discussion was further enriched through a panel session moderated by Atty. Jacquie Yu Villar, Country Leader, Forvis Mazars in the Philippines, alongside:
Jonathan Stuart-Smith, Head of Tax, Asia-Pacific and Thailand, Forvis Mazars
Prasen Chakraborty, Partner โ Financial Advisory Services, Forvis Mazars in Thailand
Atty. Mache Baltazar, Partner - Tax, Forvis Mazars in the Philippines
We were also honored by the presence of distinguished guests including Her Excellency Ambassador Yuliia Fediv of Ukraine, as well as Forvis Mazars leaders - Chris Fuggle, Forvis Mazars Head of Advisory and Member of the Forvis Mazars Group Executive Committee, and Rob Hurenkamp representing the Forvis Mazars APAC Regional Board and Country Leader of Forvis Mazars Thailand.
It was a pleasure to welcome our clients and partners, including DHL, Hovid, Regus, Sanofi, and many others.
As highlighted throughout the discussions, an integrated approach - aligning tax strategy, transfer pricing governance, and financial advisory - will be key to sustaining growth, managing risk, and unlocking long-term value across APAC markets.