DTI chief strengthens cross-border ties with Vietnam for mutual economic gains

HANOI, VIETNAM – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual called for deeper economic collaboration and stronger investment deal between the Philippines and Vietnam during the welcome networking reception for the Philippine business delegation on 29 January 2024, at the sidelines of the Presidential Visit in Vietnam. In his address, Secretary Pascual welcomed business continue reading : DTI chief strengthens cross-border ties with Vietnam for mutual economic gains

Pascual pursues investments in green metals, touts PH EV industry potential in Vietnam

HANOI, VIETNAM–In line with the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) efforts to promote investments in the green metals industry, Secretary Fred Pascual met with the Vingroup Company, Vietnam’s largest private company, on 29 January 2024 at the sidelines of the Presidential Visit in Vietnam. The DTI chief welcomed the entry of VinFast, a subsidiary continue reading : Pascual pursues investments in green metals, touts PH EV industry potential in Vietnam

ADVISORY: Product Recall of ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Charger Dark Grey

In line with its corporate commitment to product safety and quality, the Ikano Philippines Inc. or IKEA PH notified the Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB) of their ongoing product recall of ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Charger Dark Grey. For more information, please see letter below. ♦ Date of released: 29 January 2024

BOI awards green lane for P22.6-B floating solar power project in Nueva Ecija

MAKATI CITY – Making more investments in renewable energy happen in the Philippines, the Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) granted the green lane certificate for the floating solar power project of Fuego Renewable Energy Corp. (FREC) that will soon rise in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija.   BOI Governor Marjorie Ramos-Samaniego handed the Green Lane Certificate of Endorsement to continue reading : BOI awards green lane for P22.6-B floating solar power project in Nueva Ecija

PH mission in Silicon Valley explores emerging tech and startup ecosystems

CALIFORNIA, USA – A high-level delegation from the Philippines visited San Francisco and Silicon Valley from 15 to 18 January 2024, following the successful participation in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. On a mission to foster future-proof industries and revolutionize innovation, the delegation of representatives from key government agencies and industry associations focused on three continue reading : PH mission in Silicon Valley explores emerging tech and startup ecosystems

Delight in the future of healthy and convenient eating as FOODPhilippines joins Gulfood 2024

A delegation of 25 food exhibitors will rally behind FOODPhilippines, the country’s collective food promotions program, to showcase an array of nutritious food options at the 29th edition of Gulfood. The Philippine delegation will return for the 19th consecutive time to one of the world’s biggest and most relevant trade shows for food and beverage continue reading : Delight in the future of healthy and convenient eating as FOODPhilippines joins Gulfood 2024

DTI partners with WomenBizPh to promote FTA utilization

MAKATI CITY–On 25 January 2024, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Women’s Business Council Philippines, Inc. (WomenBizPh) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote awareness on the benefits of free trade agreements (FTAs), such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, with the end view of increasing the country’s utilization continue reading : DTI partners with WomenBizPh to promote FTA utilization