17 September 2025 | In his interview on Money Talks – One News (PH), EU-ABC Executive Director Chris Humphrey highlights why ASEAN remains a top destination for European investment despite global uncertainty. He points to the region’s 5% annual growth, urbanisation, expanding middle class, and diverse markets as key advantages. Humphrey also discussed tariff concerns, the role of free trade agreements in boosting investment — particularly in Vietnam and Singapore — and the importance of concluding the EU-Philippines FTA to strengthen business optimism.