The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Dubai, brought together freight forwarding companies in an organizational meeting to discuss the proposed creation of an association under the umbrella of the Philippine Business Council. These freight forwarders service Filipinos frequently shipping balikbayan boxes. Led by Commercial continue reading : DTI assists Pinoy cargo companies in UAE
The Philippines 5th Trade Policy Review in the WTO
DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, the Philippines’ Chief Negotiator at the WTO, announced that an inter-agency delegation headed by DTI Undersecretary Ceferino S. Rodolfo will appear before the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Policy Review Body in Geneva, Switzerland on 26 and 28 March 2018 for the Philippines Fifth Trade Policy Review. Undersecretary Rodolfo will continue reading : The Philippines 5th Trade Policy Review in the WTO
PH gears workforce with inclusive innovation – DTI chief
Sydney – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez shared how the Philippines (PH) is preparing for the “future of work” during the CEO Forum held at the sidelines of ASEAN-Australia Special Summit last 17 March. The CEO Forum gathered ASEAN and Australian business leaders to discuss six main topics vital to continue reading : PH gears workforce with inclusive innovation – DTI chief
DTI joins HIMS trade and investment roadshow in the USA
Houston, Texas – The 2018 Philippines Healthcare Information Management Services (HIMS) Trade and Investment Roadshow to the USA with the theme “Unlocking Opportunities. Embracing Innovation” held a business forum and outreach in Houston, Texas from 1-2 March 2018. Texas Honorary Consul General Ethel Mercado welcomed the Philippine delegation headed by DTI Undersecretary for Trade continue reading : DTI joins HIMS trade and investment roadshow in the USA
PH business community urged to share benefits of growth and embrace digital economy
15 February 2018 – APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Philippines members call on the local business community to share the benefits of growth and embrace the digital economy. These echoed the key themes of the first ABAC meeting for 2018 held in Auckland, New Zealand last February 1-4. Tomas Alcantara, chair of ABAC Philippines, noted how continue reading : PH business community urged to share benefits of growth and embrace digital economy
Expanding PH’s halal market at Gulfood 2018
In its effort to fully participate in the global Halal market, the Department of Trade and Industry is assisting twenty-three (23) Philippine companies in showcasing the best of Philippine food products under the FoodPhilippines country pavilion at the 23rd edition of Gulfood or the Gulf Food Hotel and Equipment Exhibition and Salon Culinaire at Sheikh continue reading : Expanding PH’s halal market at Gulfood 2018
Trade chief to investors: “Partner with PH, build value together”
NEW DELHI – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez encouraged Indian businessmen and delegates from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to ride on the ongoing Philippine (PH) growth story. During the PH-India Business Forum on 24 January 2018, the country’s trade chief presented Dutertenomics — the socioeconomic policies of President continue reading : Trade chief to investors: “Partner with PH, build value together”
PH aims to reduce rejected food shipments to UAE
Department of Trade and Industry’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Dubai (PTIC-Dubai) recently reported that their office is working closely with Dubai’s officials in streamlining entry process of food exports that aims to strengthen compliance and control of Philippine shipments entering the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “We aim to increase our food exports to UAE as continue reading : PH aims to reduce rejected food shipments to UAE
NSW explores stronger trade, cooperation with PH
Secretary Ramon M. Lopez (right) with New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian during their meeting on 7 December 2017. MAKATI – The government of New South Wales (NSW) expressed its confidence in the Philippine (PH) economy and wants to explore strengthened trade and investment cooperation ties between PH and NSW. In a meeting with Department continue reading : NSW explores stronger trade, cooperation with PH
ASEAN signs FTA, investment deal with HKC
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – ASEAN and Hong Kong, China (HKC) strengthened vibrant trade and economic relations with the signing of the ASEAN-Hong Kong, China Free Trade Agreement (AHKFTA) and ASEAN – Hong Kong Investment Agreement (AHKIA) at the sidelines of the 31st ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on 12 November 2017 in Manila. The two agreements continue reading : ASEAN signs FTA, investment deal with HKC