Filipino student-entrepreneurs to compete at the 2025 FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge Asia-Pacific finals

SIX FILIPINO high school students have been selected to represent the Philippines at the 2025 FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (ITC) Asia-Pacific finals, set to take place this August in Singapore.

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The students earned their spot after advancing through the national leg of the competition, which tasks participants with developing innovative business ideas and global trade strategies. Organized in partnership between Federal Express Corp. (FedEx) and JA Philippines, the program aims to spark entrepreneurial thinking and cultivate global business acumen among secondary school students, by offering real-world insights into international trade through hands-on workshops, and team-based challenges.

This year’s competition challenged students to develop a Market Entry Strategy Plan (MESP) for a sustainable fashion solution aimed at minimizing product return waste for China. Their ideas showcased critical thinking, creativity and a deep understanding of sustainable business solutions relevant to today's global landscape.