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The governments of the United States, the Philippines and Japan will co-host the inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum on September 10-11, 2026 in Manila
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Sponsored by the US Trade and Development Agency, the forum will gather 600 investors, industry leaders, project developers, and government officials
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The forum will showcase infrastructure projects in the LEC seeking investment, commercial partnerships and project development support
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Discussions will focus on advanced manufacturing, digital connectivity, energy, transportation and logistics, and private capital and financing
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Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, South Korea, Sweden and the UK are among the partner countries
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The event will include project showcases, deal-making sessions, networking events and site visits to prospective projects in Subic Bay, Clark and Batangas
The governments of the United States, the Philippines and Japan will co-host the inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Investment Forum on September 10-11, 2026, in Manila.
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), which is sponsoring the forum, announced that the event will bring together about 600 international investors, industry leaders, project developers and government officials to showcase investment opportunities and connect investors with infrastructure projects ready for financing.
“America’s leadership in the Indo-Pacific is built on trusted partnerships and a shared commitment to secure, high-quality infrastructure,” said Thomas Hardy, USTDA’s deputy director.
“The LEC Investment Forum brings together the United States, Japan, the Philippines and partner nations from across the world around one goal: turning priority projects into commercial reality, while advancing our collective vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific,” he added.
The two-day forum will feature keynote remarks, panel discussions, project showcases, and networking sessions covering advanced manufacturing, digital connectivity, energy, transportation and logistics, and private capital and financing.
Participating partner countries include Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
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The forum will present a curated pipeline of priority infrastructure projects seeking investors, commercial partners and project development support. Sessions will also provide insights into the Philippines’ investment climate, economic priorities and policy reforms affecting growth along the corridor.
The program will include:
- Structured breakout sessions, an expo and deal-making room, and receptions that bring together senior government officials, investors, developers, technology providers, financiers, and project sponsors;
- Senior officials and business executives from the Philippines, the United States, Japan, and partner countries are also expected to deliver remarks on the corridor’s development;
- Site visits to prospective projects in Subic Bay, Clark and Batangas are likewise scheduled.
The LEC links Subic Bay, Clark, Manila and Batangas and serves as the Philippines’ largest economic engine, accounting for about 50% of the country’s gross domestic product. The corridor is also a major hub for manufacturing, logistics and trade.
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