Private sector and a resilient AseanThe US/Israel-Iran war now dominates risk assessments and scenario planning for the private sector in Southeast Asia. For the private sector, energy price volatility hits supply chains, budgeting and competitiveness. Private sector, however, needs enabling ecosystems: predictable regulations, clear compliance requirements and efficient pathways to funding, insurance and technology adoption. But we also call for enabling ecosystems – where standardization becomes real, collaboration becomes routine and private solutions can scale. It will be delivered through partnerships – at an ASEAN scale, and with private sector playing a big role.

Source: Philippine Star April 12, 2026 16:06 UTC