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Why Australian business should partner with the Philippines
July 23, 2019Find out why Australian businesses should partner with the Philippines in this interview by Lawrence Christoffelz, CEO of Australian Trade Logistics Corporation (australiantradelogistics.com.au) with Consul Commercial Alma Argayoso. Ms. Argayoso discussed the strong economic growth of the Philippines making it one of the most dynamic economies in the Asia-Pacific with…Read More -
DTI celebrates 2nd LSPH Conference and Exhibition
July 22, 2019The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through its Competitiveness Bureau (CB), held its second Logistics Services Philippines (LSPH) Conference and Exhibition on July 15 and 16 at the Mezzanine Hall, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. With the theme, “Logistics 4.0: Towards an Innovative and Inclusive Logistics…Read More -
Special economic zones help lure investments, boost exports
July 22, 201922 July 2019 Published also in Business Mirror AS countries attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to special economic zones (SEZs), active support to promote clusters and linkages is key to maximizing development impact, according to a United Nations report. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report…Read More -
Trade department pushes proposed EO slashing shipping costs
July 22, 201922 July 2019 Published also in Business Mirror The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will ask President Duterte to issue an executive order (EO) that will significantly reduce logistics costs for local companies over the next few months. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said he has instructed Undersecretary Rowel Barba…Read More -
Furniture makers remain bullish on export growth
July 22, 201922 July 2019 Published also in Business Mirror Furniture and home products are displayed in this Business Mirror file photo of a trade expo meant to open doors to local and international buyers of the country’s premium home, fashion, holiday, architectural and interior products. Furniture products comprise some of the…Read More -
DTI chief to South Korea importers: Expand your shopping list for PHL products
July 22, 201922 July 2019 Published also in Business Mirror Trade Secretary Ramon M. Lopez urged a 108-man delegation from the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) to explore Philippine products that would complement the needs of the South Korean market. Lopez pushed for organic, natural food and health care, as well as design-driven…Read More -
‘Be a smarter entrepreneur to increase your profitability’ – DTI chief to MSMEs
July 19, 2019PASAY – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez underscored the need to become smarter entrepreneurs in increasing the profitability of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which the government actively supports through various programs and services. “It’s easy to start a business, but you should be…Read More -
DTI supports expansion plans of aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) company
July 19, 2019PASAY – In a meeting on 9 July, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez supported the expansion plans of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) company Lufthansa Technik Philippines. These expansions, he said, will help the Philippines to become an aerospace and MRO hub in the…Read More -
DTI celebrates National MSME Summit, highlights advocacy on creating smarter MSMEs
July 18, 2019The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), as Chair of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Council (MSMEDC), staged this year’s National MSME Summit on 16 July 2019 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City to showcase vital and game-changing whole-of-government policy reforms, programs, and initiatives to…Read More -
New ISO standard for urban resilience in development
July 18, 2019Source: ISO News (www.iso.org) Urbanization is increasing, placing pressure on resources and infrastructure like never before. There’s no stemming the tide, so city leaders need to build resilience in order to cope. Work on a new International Standard for urban resilience, led by the United Nations, has just kicked off,…Read More
