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PH wows buyers in top German trade event
March 15, 2019Philippine exhibitors delighted buyers in Ambiente with a wide array of furniture and lifestyle products. The Philippine country pavilion made waves in Ambiente, the world’s number one trade fair for products associated with dining, giving and living. The delegation earned US$ 3.02M accomplishing 120% of its initial target of US$…Read More -
BOI, industry stakeholders meet to discuss potential commercialization of cocoboards and tannins, seen as opportunity to boost agri output
March 15, 2019The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), the country’s lead industry promotions agency (IPA) recently conducted a roundtable meeting with representatives from Swiss-based Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) along with government and private stakeholders from the coconut, forestry, chemical, furniture, footwear, tannery, and construction industries, to discuss the potential commercialization…Read More -
DTI marks World Consumer Rights Day by launching Consumer Corner at Robinson’s Supermarket
March 15, 2019As the frontline agency that champions consumer protection, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) joined the global celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) on 15 March 2019 with the theme “Trusted Smart Products.” DTI, through its Consumer Policy and Advocacy Bureau (CPAB), localized the WCRD celebration with…Read More -
Japanese firms to expand operations in PH; DTI chief briefs Japanese execs on PH econ reforms
March 15, 2019TOKYO – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) together with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Tokyo organized a business forum on 12 March 2019 with high level representatives of select Japanese companies to discuss expansion intentions as well as ongoing economic reforms in the Philippines (PH).…Read More -
Japan’s medical device manufacturer eyes expansion, to offer more technical training programs for Filipino engineers
March 15, 2019TOKYO – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez kickstarted the agency’s business mission to Japan on 11 March 2019 with a dialogue with Terumo (Philippines) Corporation President Toshiyuki Akihata. The Secretary also discussed expansion plans and training opportunities for Filipino engineers. Terumo conveyed their plans of developing…Read More -
DTI, one with the world in celebrating ‘World Consumer Rights Day’
March 14, 2019“Trusted Smart Products” is this year’s theme in celebration of the World Consumer Rights Day. This event is held annually on the 15th of March to continuously raise awareness on consumer rights, protection and legitimacy across the globe. In an era where the physical meets the digital, many of the…Read More -
DTI chief pushes for GSP+, greater collaboration with new Dutch ambassador
March 13, 2019MAKATI – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez pushed for continuing the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preference Plus (EU-GSP+) for the Philippines (PH) and discussed existing and possible partnerships with Ambassador Saskia de Lang, the new Netherlands Ambassador to PH. In a meeting last 4 March,…Read More -
Negosyo Center Pagsanjan spearheads DTI services to Magdalena
March 12, 2019Aiming to extend the service to every micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME), the Negosyo Center (NC) Pagsanjan conducted a Business Name Registration and Orientation on DTI Services through the help of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Magdalena, Laguna on 4 and 9 March 2019. It was attended by…Read More -
PH, Malaysia to pursue cooperation on Halal, barter trade, and strengthening BIMP-EAGA
March 11, 2019MAKATI – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez pushed for greater bilateral cooperation on the area of barter trade between the Philippines (PH) and Malaysia (MY) during his dialogue with Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Ignatius Darell Leiking on 8 March 2019. The trade chief…Read More -
Potential for key PH sectors eyed as ASEAN-Japan trade Protocol signed
March 11, 2019Siem Reap – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan successfully signed the First Protocol to Amend the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) Agreement on 02 March 2019 at the sidelines of the 7th RCEP Intersessional Ministerial Meeting in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The AJCEP is a free trade…Read More
