03 June 2019 Published also in Business Mirror Visitors arrive in droves on the opening day of Ifex Philippines on May 24, 2019, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. DELECTABLE, decadent and delicious. These are just some of the flavors that describe the country’s chocolates and cacao-based products, which were showcased from May continue reading : 7 new Filipino chocolate treats debut at Ifex PHL
Franchise players encouraged to expand in ASEAN markets
03 June 2019 By Philexport News and Features Published also in Business Mirror FRANCHISE owners are encouraged to expand in other Southeast Asian countries, as more Filipino brands are getting access to a larger share of the population of the region. Eric Elnar, trade service officer of the Foreign Trade Service Corps at the Department continue reading : Franchise players encouraged to expand in ASEAN markets
Ifex PHL opens to overwhelming buyer response
03 June 2019 Published also in Business Mirror THE 13th edition of Ifex Philippines NXTFOOD ASIA recorded a successful opening on May 24 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Inaugurated by top government officials and diplomats, the event is considered the biggest gathering of delectable and export quality food finds. Philippine food exporters continue reading : Ifex PHL opens to overwhelming buyer response
Fresh food demand in Thailand seen rising
03 June 2019 By Philexport News and Features Published also in Business Mirror DEMAND for fresh food is expected to increase in Thailand, as more consumers become health conscious. The Euromonitor Digest, the online publication of the Export Marketing Bureau of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), also noted the rise of food service operators continue reading : Fresh food demand in Thailand seen rising
11 top-notch start-ups to represent PHL in InnoVEX 2019
27 May 2019 Published also in Business Mirror AFTER the country’s successful participation in the Slingshot Philippines Startup Pavilion and Delegation at InnoVEX 2018, 11 start-up companies will represent the Philippine start-up community in InnoVEX 2019 to be held from May 29 to 31, 2019, at the Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei City, Taiwan. The continue reading : 11 top-notch start-ups to represent PHL in InnoVEX 2019
Exports of PHL gifts, décor segment continue to grow
27 May 2019 Published also in Business Mirror The staunch supporters and movers of the Philippine gifts, décors and houseware sector are shown during the MA’I Lifestyle relaunch at the 69th Manila FAME. Present are: DTI Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) Assistant Director Anthony Rivera, DTI-EMB Director Senen Perlada, Philippine Federation of Furnishings Associations (PhilFFA) Secretary-General continue reading : Exports of PHL gifts, décor segment continue to grow
DTI to conduct learning session on performance excellence program for exporters
By PhilExport News and Features 20 May 2019 Published also in Business Mirror THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) aims to conduct a learning session on Philippine Quality Award (PQA) program for local exporters that intends to help them achieve world-class performance. Already, 81 organizations in the private and public sectors which excel in continue reading : DTI to conduct learning session on performance excellence program for exporters
ICC set to launch Incoterms 2020 to guide global traders
20 May 2019 Published also in Business Mirror THE International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is preparing for the publication of Incoterms 2020, an update of the renowned regulations that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers operating in the international trade system. Facilitating trillions of dollars in global trade each year, the “international commercial terms,” continue reading : ICC set to launch Incoterms 2020 to guide global traders
AANZFTA eyes self-certification to facilitate trade of goods
20 May 2019 Published also in Business Mirror PHILIPPINE exporters may soon find it easier to export under the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA) agreement as the ASEAN and Australia-New Zealand are planning a pilot program allowing the use of a declaration of origin (DOO) as evidence that the imported goods meet the rules continue reading : AANZFTA eyes self-certification to facilitate trade of goods
Swedish firms interested to do business in PHL
By PhilExport news and Features 20 May 2019 Published also in Business Mirror SWEDISH companies are keen on investing in the Philippine market, particularly in sectors that are picking up here, apart from infrastructure. A report titled “Philippines-Open for Business” published by Business Sweden identified these sectors as manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, and information technology-business continue reading : Swedish firms interested to do business in PHL