UK trade envoy tackles globalization, political risks with bizmen in Manila

(As released) The British Chamber of Commerce and the British Embassy in Manila as well as the Makati Business Club and the Philippine-British Business Council welcomed UK Trade Envoy Richard Graham to the Philippines with a joint membership meeting on February 21.

Amassador Jesus Tambunting, British Chamber of Commerce Philippines Chairman Chris Nelson, Board of Investments Governor Napoleon Concepcion and Makati Business Club’ Executive Director Coco Alcuaz led the meeting at the Makati Diamond Residences.

Richard Graham, trade envoy for the UK, with Chris Nelson, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines meet on Feb. 21, 2019 in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Graham touched on matters such as the impact of globalization, growing political risks and how businesses may respond to uncertainties.

He reaffirmed the United Kingdom's commitment toward investing in technology, education and trade.

ASEAN accounts for 15 percent of global trade for the UK, with Philippine exports are rising even faster.

Nearly a hundred guests from the Philippine-British business community attended this special meeting.

The meeting was sponsored by Bases Isolation Innovation Corporation, Dataland, Forth and Tay and San Miguel Brewery.