DTI Chief stresses the importance of RCEP and stronger PH-EU trade relations

MAKATI CITY — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual boasted about the Philippine government’s ongoing efforts to create an enabling environment where businesses can thrive during the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Luncheon Meeting held on 16 February 2023 at the Dusit Thani Manila.  During his keynote speech, Secretary continue reading : DTI Chief stresses the importance of RCEP and stronger PH-EU trade relations

DTI bolsters trade, investment relations with Spanish companies

MAKATI – In efforts to strengthen trade and investment relations between Philippines and Spain, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez shared with Spanish Ambassador Jorge Moragas Sánchez and Spanish business executives the PH’s growth story and its economic opportunities.  During an economic briefing organized by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Makati continue reading : DTI bolsters trade, investment relations with Spanish companies

PH strengthens economic relationship with Israel; secures USD 82.9 M-worth of investments

By pushing to deepen economic partnerships with non-traditional trading partners like Israel, the Philippine (PH) government identified several business complementarities that resulted in investment pledges, business collaborations, and intentions during presidential visit last 2-5 September 2018. This strategy to continuously open investments and employment opportunities from non-traditional trading partners has resulted in securing USD 82.9 continue reading : PH strengthens economic relationship with Israel; secures USD 82.9 M-worth of investments

PH signs two protocols to help businesses, MSMEs export within ASEAN; Self-Certification Scheme to help in the ease of use of ASEAN FTA, ASEAN Services Agreement to further boost services exports

SINGAPORE – The ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) signed the First Protocol to Amend the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) that will facilitate the implementation of the ASEAN-wide Self-Certification (AWSC) Scheme. This is a simplified and streamlined procedure that will help businesses use the zero tariffs under the free trade agreement (FTA) between ASEAN Member continue reading : PH signs two protocols to help businesses, MSMEs export within ASEAN; Self-Certification Scheme to help in the ease of use of ASEAN FTA, ASEAN Services Agreement to further boost services exports