Six Filipino brands secured over 100 trade leads during the Philippines’ first participation in the franchising and business Expo in Melbourne, Australia, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. The DTI reported that Avocadoria, BENCH, The Cabalen Group, Miguelitos Ice Cream, Oryspa, and...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wants to boost trade and investment opportunities with AEON Retail Co., Ltd., Japan's largest retailer, to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Acting DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque recently met with executives from AEON Retail Co., Ltd. to...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is committed to attract foreign investment and fostering a conducive business environment, particularly for "new generation" industries. Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with representatives from Marubeni Corp. on September 12 to...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is courting Japanese manufacturing giant MinebeaMitsumi Inc. to expand its investments in the Philippines. The move is part of the government's broader strategy to attract foreign capital and boost the country's economic growth. During a recent...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up its efforts to make the Philippines a leading logistics hub in Asia, in line with President Ferdinand Marcos' goal. During the SCMAP Supply Chain Conference 2024, DTI Undersecretary Jean Pacheco outlined their comprehensive strategy to...
The country's trade gap ballooned in July as imports rebounded sharply from the previous month's decline, while export growth remained sluggish. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed that the trade balance, or the difference between exports and imports, surged 18 percent to...
The Board of Investments (BOI) has partnered with South Korean lender Shinhan Bank to attract more foreign investors to the Philippines. The move comes as Manila anticipates the ratification of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea, which is expected to boost economic ties between the two...
President Marcos has stressed the Philippines' commitment to regulating the trade of dual-use technology to ensure that these tools meant for progress would not become weapons of mass destruction. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he graced the...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has suspended the sale of several vape brands for possible violation of the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, or vape law. In a statement on Saturday, Sept. 7, the DTI said that affected brands include SHFT Dr. Freeze, Aerogin...
The Philippine creative industries are a vibrant fusion of tradition and innovation, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage alongside contemporary artistic expression. Spanning music, film, visual arts, and fashion, these industries play a role in the economy while serving as platforms for...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Ma. Christina Roque the integration of Trade, Technology & Tourism (3T’s) into her five-point micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) plan. At the 2024 Metro Manila Business Conference (MMBC), Roque presented her five-point plan,...
The United States Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA) will lead a delegation of 12-15 American companies and trade associations to the Philippines in November to explore opportunities in digitalization and modern urban infrastructure. Dubbed as the Innovative...
