不列颠哥伦比亚省与菲律宾

作为拥有低成本、受过高等教育劳动力以及快速增长的年轻人口及中产阶级的电子元件和服务的成熟出口国，菲律宾拥有机会丰富的经济市场。随着强劲的国内需求和在线购物的增长，菲律宾的数字支付和消费者信贷服务提供商的机会不断增长。

贸易与投资亮点

加拿大和菲律宾正在就加拿大 – 东盟自由贸易协定谈判进行谈判。
菲律宾是加拿大印太战略中的重要合作伙伴。2023 年 6 月，加拿大宣布菲律宾为新农业和农业食品办公室的预定地点。该办公室将由一个移动团队组成，该团队将直接与加拿大外交使团、加拿大利益相关者、外国对话者和该地区的决策者合作，以促进该部门的共同贸易目标。

菲律宾概览

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外国投资者和 B.C. 省出口商的机会

农业食品与农业技术

Local retail has continued to grow in the Philippines with e-commerce becoming more prevalent and demand increasing for processed foods and beverages. There is opportunity for B.C. exporters in bulk commodity products to supply the shortage of quality meats, crops and seafoods in the Philippines. In addition, there are opportunities for processed foods and beverages including ready-to-eat meals, breakfast cereals, processed fruits and vegetables, rice, pasta and noodles, pet food, baked goods, ice cream and frozen desserts, sauces, dressings, and condiments.

航空航天

The Philippines has an emerging aerospace industry. B.C. MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhauling) companies can offer services to local MRO in market to help develop the sector. Industrial complementation with the Philippine’s capabilities may be explored with local MRO activities currently concentrated in parts and components manufacturing.

清洁技术

With one of the highest shares of renewable energy consumption in the ASEAN region, the Philippines offers a market in cleantech for B.C. companies to partake in. Many opportunities exist in medium and micro scale hydro power, solar consulting and testing services, engineering services and project development and design, along with water quality and wastewater management technologies.

数字娱乐与互动媒体

The digital entertainment and interactive media market is growing rapidly in the Philippines. With a licensed and regulated casino online gaming industry, there exist many opportunities for B.C. businesses to seek involvement in gaming development.

林业

In the Philippines, there is current demand for a range of B.C. wood products. These include products used in construction projects such as softwood, cedar shakes and shingles, veneer sheets and plywood.

ICT

The ICT sector is one of the Philippines’ strongest industries with significant growth in investments from public and private sectors, and demand for better digital and online services. Opportunities for B.C. in the market include cybersecurity, satellite internet, e-governance, artificial intelligence, smart cities, and fintech.

生命科学

The Philippines’ life sciences sector is growing, specifically in medical technologies and devices. Opportunities exist for innovative medical devices including low-volume, high-value equipment such as advanced point-of-care devices, diagnostic devices, and cancer treatment devices.