Manila 2026 KOTRA Business Support Seminar for Companies Entering the Market
17 April 2026

ADB undertakes Business Opportunities Seminars (BOSs) for its members to improve the interest and ability of eligible suppliers to locate ADB business opportunities, prepare high-quality and responsive bids, and understand ADB’s procurement and anticorruption procedures. 

These activities benefit ADB-financed projects in its developing member countries by enhancing competition for contracts and partnerships, and promoting higher-quality market offers that deliver optimal value for money.

Program and Learning Materials
Session / Activity Title Speaker(s)
Presentations Major Customs Clearance Issues Faced by Korean Companies and Preventive Measures
This provides an overview of the Bureau of Customs, the Customs Processing System, the Grievance Handling System, and related systems.
Ariel Nepomuceno
Presentations Procurement Directive for ADB Borrowers: What has Changed?
This gives an overview of the changes in the procurement directives for ADB borrowers and explains the Early Market Engagement.
Sina Velioglu
Presentations Risk Management Strategies for Labor and Tax Issues
This gives an overview of the SEC Harbor System and the Beneficial Ownership Registry System. (Korean Version)
Seo Wonhee
Presentations USD-PHP Exchange Rate Outlook for 2026
This gives an overview of the Philippines Macroeconomic Outlook for 2026 and GDP forecast. (Korean Version).
Joo Youngjin
Presentations Introduction to KOTRA Programs
This presentation gives a Business Introduction of the KOTRA Manila Trade Center. (Korean Version).
Yunhwan Kim

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Event Coordinator/s

  • Marie Charmaine Yuson
  • Clarissa Santos
  • Jhoanna Quimson

ADB Organizer/s

  • Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department

Topics

  • ADB Administration and Governance
  • Finance