Flags of the Philippines and Japan merged, representing a meeting with retail and leisure giants in Japan.

DTI meets with retail and leisure services giants in Japan 

Tokyo, Japan—On March 04, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged in high-level discussions with representatives from Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. and Koshidaka Holdings. These meetings strengthen the Philippines’ position as a dynamic and diverse consumer market, particularly in fast fashion, retail, and entertainment. “The Philippines offers a strategic gateway for continue reading : DTI meets with retail and leisure services giants in Japan 

A group photograph of four individuals: Mr. Seiji Imai, Chairman of the Japan-Asia Relations Committee of Keizai Doyukai, Secretary Cristina A. Roque, PHILJEC President and CEO Richard Albert I. Osmond, and PHILJEC Chairman Alfred V. Ty.

DTI pursues open and inclusive economy with Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai

Tokyo, Japan –– On March 4, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged senior executives of Japan’s biggest industry organizations, Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai, in a dialogue on Philippine-Japan economic relations anchored on mutual economic growth and collective solutions to new challenges brought about by dynamic changes in the global continue reading : DTI pursues open and inclusive economy with Keidanren and Keizai Doyukai

A group photo of eight individuals: four Japanese representatives and four Philippine trade officials. From left to right, they are are Mr. Yohei Kurisu, Mr. Shigeo Fukuda, Mr. Satoru Wachi, Mr. Shuichiro Ikemoto, DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque, Special Trade Representative Dita Angara-Mathay, DTI Assistant Secretary Englebert Josef Chua, and DTI Assistant Secretary May Niña Celynne Layug.

PH forges green growth partnerships with Sumitomo, Fujifilm, and Chodai in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan––”The Philippines is committed to building a future powered by renewable energy and sustainable innovation,” declared Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque. This came during a series of high-level meetings with Sumitomo Corporation, Fujifilm Holdings Corporation, and Chodai Co., Ltd., organized last March 3. These engagements renewed the country’s commitment continue reading : PH forges green growth partnerships with Sumitomo, Fujifilm, and Chodai in Tokyo

A group photo shows Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque and several staff members, including DTI Assistant Secretaries Chua and Layug, and DTI-PTIC Tokyo STR Dita Angara-Mathay, posed with Japanese business representatives including Mr. Shinji Fukami, Senior General Manager of International Business Division, Mr. Masao Osumi, General Manager, and Ms. Narumi Saito & Mr. Hidetaka Yamanokuchi from the International Business Division. They stand in a room with a gold folding screen backdrop. In front of them on the table are cups of coffee and refreshments.

DTI Chief: Taiheiyo Cement eyes major expansion investments into PH infra

Tokyo, Japan—The Philippines is witnessing a significant boost in its infrastructure capacity as Taiheiyo Cement Philippines, Inc. (TCPI) doubles its cement production in Cebu. The company’s PHP 12.8 billion state-of-the-art, energy-efficient manufacturing facility has increased its output from 50,000 to 65,000 bags to a remarkable 100,000 bags per day, directly addressing the country’s growing infrastructure continue reading : DTI Chief: Taiheiyo Cement eyes major expansion investments into PH infra

A meeting between Philippine and Japanese officials is taking place around a conference table. Attendees include DTI Assistant Secretary May Niña Celynne Layug, STR Dita Angara-Mathay, Secretary Cristina A. Roque, SAPIEA Frederick D. Go, Director General Tereso Panga, Assistant Secretary Englebert Josef Chua, Mr. Joselito B. De Torres, Executive Officer and Division Manager, Ibiden Philippines Inc., Mr. Naohiko Yajima,Executive Senior Management, Vice President of Electronics Operation, Ibiden Co., Ltd., and Mr. Yuzo Yamagami, President and CEO, Ibiden Philippines Inc. The flags of Philippines and Japan are on the center table. Participants review documents and engage in discussion.

PH forges strategic partnerships, solidifies position as a global high-tech hub

Tokyo, Japan––Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque held meetings with top executives from Ibiden Co., Ltd. and Nidec Corporation on March 3, securing commitments that will strengthen the country’s position in the global supply chain for advanced electronics and precision manufacturing. “The Philippines is taking bold steps to position itself as continue reading : PH forges strategic partnerships, solidifies position as a global high-tech hub

Group photo of Philippine and Japanese officials at Etoile Kaito & Co., Inc. DTI Secretary Roque is in the center.

DTI establishes key trade partnerships with Japanese fashion and lifestyle giants

Tokyo, Japan—The Philippines has solidified its position as a rising force in the global fashion and lifestyle market, securing strategic trade partnerships with leading Japanese companies, Etoile Kaito & Co., Inc. and Adastria Co., Ltd.Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque spearheaded these pivotal collaborations during high-level discussion on March 03. These continue reading : DTI establishes key trade partnerships with Japanese fashion and lifestyle giants

DTI leads PH business mission to Japan, boosts IT-BPM synergies and global partnerships

Tokyo, Japan—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) spearheaded a strategic Philippine business mission to Japan to enhance the synergy between the two countries’ information technology-business process management (IT-BPM) industries. Held from October 23 to 25, the mission featured a business forum and business-to-business session that showcased the competitive strengths of the Philippines’ IT-BPM sector, continue reading : DTI leads PH business mission to Japan, boosts IT-BPM synergies and global partnerships

DTI showcases Finopinas: The Finest of Philippine Art and Design

Tokyo, Japan—During the “Finopinas: The Finest of Philippine Art and Design” cocktail reception held at the Tokyo Midtown Design Hub on September 12, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) highlighted the Philippines as a hub for creative industries and a source of high-quality products and services. “Finopinas is a testament to the enduring partnership continue reading : DTI showcases Finopinas: The Finest of Philippine Art and Design

DTI pushes for increase in trade and investment with Japan’s largest retailer AEON

Tokyo, Japan—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged executives from AEON Retail Co., Ltd., Japan’s largest retailer, in a meeting held on September 12. This meeting focused on exploring opportunities for increased Philippine exports to Japan and potential investments by AEON in the Philippine market. Secretary Roque highlighted the Philippines’ continue reading : DTI pushes for increase in trade and investment with Japan’s largest retailer AEON