IFEX partners up with EU for 2017 exhibition Philippine Primer December 12, 2016 The International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines – the biggest international trade exhibition on the ethnic and specialty food of the Philippines and of Asia – will be partnering up with the European Union (EU) for its...

NCC to start implementing one-form system in permits renewal next year Business Mirror December 11, 2016 THE National Competitiveness Council (NCC) will start the implementation of the one-form system for business-permit renewals next year, in keeping with the Duterte administration’s economic agenda of keeping government red tape at a...

Chinese cosmetics manufacturers expanding in PH Manila Bulletin December 11, 2016 Chinese cosmetics, personal hygiene, and daily cleaning products manufacturers are keen on putting up production facilities in the country for local and ASEAN markets. Xu Ning Ning, executive president of the China-ASEAN Business Council, told reporters at the...

Subic shipbuilder Hanjin is top exporter in PH Sun Star December 10, 2016 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently recognized Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction-Philippines (HHIC-Philippines) as top exporter for the machinery and transport equipment sector in the country. The Top Sectoral Exporter...

Philippines seaweed industry explores new carrageenan applications The Freeman December 10, 2016 CEBU, Philippines – Seaweed industry players in the Philippines are starting to explore new applications of carrageenan to expand market coverage. Seaweed Industry Association of the Philippines (SIAP) chairman Maximo A. Ricohermoso said in an interview that...