The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates begin bolstering their ties as top officials from both countries gathered at the UAE Embassy in Manila for a special screening of the film “1971.” This increased engagement came as the two countries prepare for the signing of the Comprehensive...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen regional economic ties by setting a target of $300 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030. The long-term goal, which falls under the enhanced ASEAN–Korea...
ILOILO CITY – The 2025 Panublion trade fair of the Department of Trade and Industry-Western Visayas earned P11.8 million, surpassing its target by P3 million or 40 percent. The DTI-6 set an P8-million sales target for the recent trade fair at SM City Iloilo that showcased 150 micro, small, and...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The province of Isabela is featuring top native products at the 1st Isabela Best Laku in the Metro: A Provincial OTOP Trade Fair from Nov. 8 to 15 at the Festival Mall in Alabang, Muntinlupa City with the theme Celebrating the Isabelino Ingenuity in the Metropolis. The...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos urged member economies of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to restore the founding principles of free and open trade, warning that current global trends are moving in the opposite direction. Marcos said this after the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos said the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump has brought a “welcome pause” in global economic tensions, describing the reported truce between the world’s two largest economies as “good for everyone.” “I’d...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — China signed an expanded version of a free trade agreement Tuesday with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with Chinese Premier Li Qiang pitching expanded economic ties with his country as an alternative to the protectionist policies of U.S. President...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has conveyed the Philippines ' support to the two trade agreements within the region—Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) and the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (FTA) 3.0 Upgrade. Reaffirming the country...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has filed formal charges against eight of the 15 contractors who amassed 20 percent of the ₱545-billion budget for flood control projects since President Marcos assumed office in 2022. The DTI, citing its regulatory authority, said it has filed charges...
The European Union (EU) is aiming to secure a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines by the end of 2027, or before the expiration of a special incentive system that provides the country duty-free access for over 6,200 products to the 27-member bloc. EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo...
After facing backlash from online merchants, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will no longer mandate the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark, instead making the requirement voluntary until the end of the year. In a statement, the DTI said the move was announced by Trade Secretary Cristina...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will impose a temporary safeguard duty of ₱349 per metric ton (MT) on two varieties of cement imports to protect the local industry following the recommendation of the Tariff Commission (TC). Trade Secretary Cristina Roque announced late Tuesday, Oct....
