TOKYO, JAPAN — Following the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) last January 2024, SMBC hosted an Economic Seminar focused on briefing its Japanese corporate clients of investment opportunities in the Philippines, particularly in the economic zones under PEZA. continue reading : PEZA champions growing Japanese investments in the Philippines through a recently-concluded Tokyo outbound mission

BERLIN, GERMANY – Following their successful maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations in the Philippines, the country anticipates another groundbreaking project from Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP). President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. together with the Philippine economic team led by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual met with Mr. Elmar Lutter, President and continue reading : PHP 8 billion hangar expansion in Clark set to boost aircraft maintenance capabilities in the PH, says Pascual

Berlin, Germany–Highlighting the Philippines’ goal of transitioning to cleaner energy resources, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. together with and his economic team led by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual held discussions with WPD officials to discuss investment in renewable energy sources. The Philippine delegation met with Mr. Björn Nullmeyer, Chief Finance continue reading : DTI lauds renewable energy investment from German firm

Berlin, Germany–On 12 March 2024, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with his economic team led by DTI Secretary Fred Pascual met with Dr. Roland Busch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens AG, to discuss the company’s forthcoming initiatives and collaborative projects in the Philippines.  In their meeting, Secretary Pascual highlighted the Philippines as continue reading : DTI chief lauds investment in PH healthcare system

BERLIN, GERMANY–President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. together with DTI Secretary Fred Pascual and key officials from the Philippine delegation welcomed USD 4 billion investment from German companies during the agreement signing of the Philippine-German Business Forum held on 12 March 2024. In his speech, Secretary Pascual said, “These agreements only signify the confidence that German continue reading : DTI welcomes USD 4 billion investments from German companies

With a shared interest in advocating consumer protection, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reinforced its partnerships with industry associations and private sector organizations through meetings with the Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI), Philippine E-cigarette Industry Association (PECIA), Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP), and BAN Toxics NGO. The DTI, through the continue reading : DTI reinforces partnerships with industry agencies

The Center for International Trade Missions and Expositions (CITEM) has been a primary proponent for the country’s SMEs as major players in the export industry. As the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) lead promotions arm for export, CITEM continues to develop its platform for local food companies to become competitive, stable, and sustainable amid continue reading : On the way to a salu-salo at IFEX Philippines 2024

TORONTO, CANADA — The Department of Trade and Industry (Board of Investments, Export Marketing Bureau, and Foreign Trade Service Corps), together with the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples and key Philippine mining industry associations – Chamber of Mines of the Philippines and Philippine Nickel Industry Association, conducted the Philippine Roundtable continue reading : BOI sparks interest in PH critical minerals at PDAC 2024