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The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are seeking to expedite the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) amid uncertainties in global trade, with the next round of talks scheduled for October in Manila. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Allan Gepty,...

The Philippines’ first free trade agreement (FTA) with a Middle Eastern country is expected to be signed next month with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which will likely set the stage for more substantial investments from sovereign wealth funds. In a business forum hosted by the Dubai Chamber of...

The European Union (EU) is open to accelerating the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines amid global trade uncertainties such as the tariff policy of the United States (US). EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro said on Tuesday, May 13, that the 27-member...