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DTI’s Commercial Attachés gear up for PH post-pandemic boom
November 23, 2021The Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC) of the Department of Trade and Industry held its 2022 virtual planning conference from 15 – 17 November 2021 as part of the group’s preparations of its work programs and activities as the Philippines prepares itself for increased economic activity post COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary…Read More -
Electronic device manufacturing in PH remains an attractive sector for investment promotion in Japan
November 23, 2021Nagoya, Japan – Chubu Region is the strongest manufacturing region in Japan, and is the headquarters of many Japanese investors in the Philippines, especially in electronic devices, semiconductors, auto parts, and other related manufacturing sectors. Electronic device and semiconductor companies in Chubu Region, in particular, continue to see the Philippines…Read More -
DTI’s Slingshot features global innovation movers and shakers
November 23, 2021The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) once again held its annual Slingshot Conference on Thursday, 18 November 2021during the virtual Philippine Startup Week 2021 (PHSW21). Anchored on this year’s PHSW21 theme, “Beyond Recovery: Filipino Startups Redefining Opportunity,” the Slingshot Conference aims to enable the Philippine startup ecosystem to scale…Read More -
DTI launches P250-M Philippine Startup Venture Fund
November 23, 2021The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and National Development Company (NDC), together with QBO Innovation Hub successfully launched the Startup Venture Fund (SVF) last 19 November 2021, serving as the culminating event of the Philippine Startup Week 2021. This year, the NDC has allocated P250-M (USD5-M) venture fund for…Read More -
HYBRID-IMPAKABSAT: The first of its kind
November 23, 2021After missing a year of its physical implementation, the IMPAKABSAT Regional Trade Fair found its way back to Festival Mall, Alabang for its 26th run from 12 – 21 November 2021. The IMPAKABSAT Regional Trade Fair is an annual celebration of only the best products from the Cordilleras. It was…Read More -
PTIC Taipei and MECO host TNK: Basics of Franchising
November 22, 2021As part of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) learning sessions, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Taipei (PTIC-Taipei) organized a virtual TNK seminar entitled “Basics of Franchising Seminar” live streamed at MECOnnect Facebook Live last 29 October 2021. This activity was held in…Read More -
50 years of supporting the global semiconductor industry and strong COVID-19 response, the Philippines continue to be a valuable partner in Southeast Asia
November 22, 2021The Philippine semiconductor and electronics industry remains the top contributor to the Philippine economy. The industry is typically made up of export-oriented firms, accounting for about 62% of Philippine total exports last year at USD43-B. “The Philippines has been a strategic partner for global electronics companies since the 1970s when multinationals mainly…Read More -
Negotiations for ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement launched
November 22, 2021The ASEAN member nations and Canada, through their Economic Ministers virtually met on 17 November 2021 for a consultation during the 10th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting. The Minister of Finance and Economy of Brunei Darussalam, H.E. Amin Liew Abdullah, and the Canadian Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business…Read More -
DTI-PAB, DOH and FDA Seals Agreement to Harmonize Accreditation and Conformity Assessment Functions
November 22, 2021The Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine Accreditation Bureau (DTI-PAB), Department of Health (DOH), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sealed the deal to harmonize accreditation and conformity assessment functions through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). On 17 November 2021, DTI Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, DOH Undersecretary Charade B.…Read More -
DTI-12 showcases local products at Yaman Dose Trade Expo
November 19, 2021Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Department of Trade and Industry 12 (DTI-12) has officially launched this Monday the week-long regional trade expo that showcases the wide array of products made by the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Region 12. The fair, dubbed as Yaman Dose Trade Expo…Read More
