The deepening partnership between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon lead to the signing of the country’s first free trade agreement in the Middle East during President Marcos’ visit to the Middle Eastern nation next week. In a statement, Special Envoy for Trade and...
The Philippines will aim to deliver a strong performance in Indusfood 2026, presenting four capable enterprises with healthy, premium-quality products to the Indian market. With support from the Department of Trade and Industry-Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (DTI-CITEM),...
There’s no better word to describe the trade environment this year than uncertainty, as the country endured a slew of changes and setbacks, particularly due to the policies of the United States (US), its closest ally and largest trading partner. It is no surprise that when US President Donald...
Local stocks extended their climb on Thursday, Dec. 26, as investors gingerly repositioned portfolios for the coming year, though a lack of fresh catalysts and the holiday lull kept trading activity subdued. The Philippine Stock Exchange index gained 23.73 points, or 0.39 percent, to finish at...
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...
