MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Phil.) Inc. (FICCI Philippines), in partnership with the ASEAN-India Business Council (AIBC), ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), and FICCI India, will convene the ASEAN–India Business Forum (AIBF) 2026 on September 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Dusit Thani Manila.

Under the theme “Strengthening Economic Cooperation Across Trade, Investment, and Regional Integration,” the forum positions the Philippines as a strategic gateway for Indian enterprises expanding into Southeast Asia while driving broader bilateral growth between India and the ASEAN region. Event to deepen trade, investment, and regional integration across key economic sectors

A Platform for Shared Prosperity

Founded in 1951, FICCI Philippines stands as one of the country’s pioneer ethnic foreign chambers of commerce, dedicated to advancing the business and social interests of the Filipino–Indian business community, strengthening India–Philippines ties, and integrating Indian business interests with the Philippine economy. The chamber remains committed to inclusive growth and poverty alleviation in partnership with the Philippine government and allied organizations.

The AIBF 2026 serves as a vital platform to address shared economic realities — including supply chain resilience, high operating costs, and rapid technological disruption — with a strong focus on public-private alignment and practical, actionable commercial outcomes. Through targeted policy dialogue and cross-border collaboration, participants aim to turn regional challenges into concrete trade pathways and scalable investments.