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Manufacturing Sector Posts Strong Growth In Q1 Despite March 2016 Slowdown National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) May 11, 2016 The manufacturing sector?s output recorded a strong growth in the first quarter of the year despite the slow pace posted in March 2016, according to the National Economic and Development
Read more. EDC leads implementation of 3-year PEDP Business Mirror May 10, 2016 PRESIDENT Aquino III approved on February 4, 2016 the 2015-2017 Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) through Memorandum Circular 91, directing 14 agencies to plan the flow of exports as a primary platform to achieve inclusive growth and to transform
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DTI-EMB leads outbound business missions to 7 overseas markets this year Business Mirror May 10, 2016 In Photo: Present at the signing of the Philippine-European Free Trade Association (Efta) Free Trade Agreement on April 28, in Bern, Switzerland, are (from left) Martin Zbiden, deputy secretary-general, Efta; Iceland Ambassador Martin Eyjolfsson;
Read more. Of new beginnings and innovation Business Mirror May 10, 2016 WE are on the verge of a new beginning. As the nation welcomes the new administration, we, at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), shall stay focused and motivated to do the work that has been entrusted to us.
Read more. AEC: Its potential must be part of every business plan Business Mirror May 5, 2016 As a reminder: The Asean Economic Community (AEC) is one of the three pillars of Asean as outlined in the Asean Vision 2020. Its goal is to implement economic integration measures for the creation of
Read more. Govt?s carbon reduction goal seen to affect growth The Standard May 4, 2016 The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday expressed concern over the ?government?s commitment to reduce by 70 percent ?the emission level of greenhouse gases by 2030. PCCI president George Barcelon said in a letter to
Read more. Slingshot Philippines 2016 pushes for the development of the innovation economy The Official Manila Fame Blog May 4, 2016 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) staged just recently Slingshot Philippines 2016, the National Summit on Startups and Innovation, at the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) in Pasay City, kicking
Read more. PH-EFTA free trade deal to bring down customs duties, trade barriers Port Calls Asia May 3, 2016 The Philippines and member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)?Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland?have signed a far-reaching free trade agreement (FTA) that will remove all customs duties on industrial products once
Read more. Philippines renegotiates PJEPA agri tariffs, quotas The Philippine Star May 3, 2016 MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines will attempt to sway Japan to scrap tariffs and quotas for a number of agricultural products when both countries meet this week for the first renegotiation of the Philippine Japan Economic Partnership Agreement
Read more. PH, EU to commence free-trade negotiations Philippine Daily Inquirer May 2, 2016 FRESH from sealing a preferential deal with four European states last week, the Philippine government is now gearing for its first round of negotiations with the 28-member European Union for a similar free trade agreement that can help
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