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PH signs MOU with ASEAN countries to address Non-Tariff Measures during COVID-19 pandemic
November 19, 2020MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, together with the Economic Ministers of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the implementation of Non-Tariff Measures (NTM) on Essential Goods under the Ha Noi Plan of Action on Strengthening…Read More -
In the Philippines, innovation skills help companies to weather COVID-19
November 18, 2020GENEVA/MANILA – Filipino firms that invest in research and development have been less affected by COVID-19, finds a new International Trade Centre report. Those easily able to make new products and services are better placed to quickly adapt to new market conditions. This indicates that to help SMEs weather crises,…Read More -
Trade Secretary highlights MSMEs, women entrepreneurship, innovation at the virtual APEC ministerial meeting
November 18, 2020MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. attended the 31st Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting virtually held last 16 November 2020. In the meeting, Secretary Lopez underscored the importance of inclusive growth of…Read More -
RCEP to boost trade and investment in the region
November 16, 2020MANILA – After almost eight years of negotiation, the much long-awaited mega free trade agreement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, was finally signed on 15 November 2020 at the 4th RCEP Leaders’ Summit held via Video Conference. This agreement is expected to strengthen trade and investment in the…Read More -
RCEP trade ministers ink mega free trade deal
November 15, 2020MANILA – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez joined the Trade Ministers from the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)1 and its five trade partners—Australia, China, Japan, Korea, and New Zealand—in signing the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement. The historic signing,…Read More -
DTI releases SRP of Noche Buena products
November 13, 2020MANILA—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the List of Suggested Retail Prices (SRPs) of Noche Buena staples for information and guidance of consumers on 11 November 2020 in light of the Christmas season. The price guide includes products such as ham, fruit cocktail, keso de bola, cheese, sandwich…Read More -
DTI chief: Q3 2020 GDP growth rate indicates recovery trajectory of PH economy
November 11, 2020MANILA—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said the recorded GDP growth rate of -11.5% in the third quarter of this year still conforms with the country’s economic recovery trajectory, coming from the previous quarter’s -16.9% during the peak of the COVID-19 health crisis. “While the decline in…Read More -
DTI: More Japanese investments coming in, Taiheiyo Cement expansion project in PH underway
November 11, 2020Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez announced that various infrastructure commitments with Taiheiyo Cement Group are underway to support the growing demand in the country’s housing, commercial, and infrastructure development sectors, especially with the massive “Build, Build, Build” program. The agreement was part of the Letter of…Read More -
Rimat ti Amianan Trade Expo 2020 goes virtual in the new normal!
November 11, 2020SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION – Amidst the challenges brought about by the pandemic COVID-19, the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) of the Ilocos Region continue to rise against the odds and joined the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 1’s Rimat ti Amianan Virtual Trade Expo 2020.…Read More -
PH largest Startup Conference returns in the middle of the pandemic
November 10, 2020Philippine Startup Week to showcase Filipino entrepreneurial spirit during COVID-19 MANILA — Philippine Startup Week, one of the country’s largest startup conferences, is back for a second run in a joint collaboration of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Information and Communications Technology…Read More
