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PH scores big in the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report
October 17, 2018The Philippines’ (PH) ranking in the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) significantly improved to 56th from 68th place in a report released recently by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The 2018 GCR covers 140 economies representing 99% of global GDP and 94% of world population. PH is one of the…Read More -
PH trade chief: Positive momentum in RCEP discussions
October 17, 2018SINGAPORE – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez said that there was positive momentum in the trade discussions at the 6th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting held from October 12 to 13 in Singapore. Trade ministers from RCEP participating countries—which cover the 10 ASEAN…Read More -
Good prospects for PH banana exports
October 17, 2018SINGAPORE—At the sidelines of the 6th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting on 12-13 Oct, DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez pushed the Philippines’ (PH) agenda for greater market access of certain local agricultural products like bananas. “The Philippines is engaging in high-level bilateral meetings to reach a mutually beneficial…Read More -
OTOP Hub opens in Visayas
October 17, 2018DTI Bohol brings the first OTOP Hub in Visayas to Life. The OTOP Philippine Hub Can be found in Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The best of the regions quality products such as souvenir items, wearables, home furnishings, fashion accessories, processed food, gifts and decors, and health and wellness goods…Read More -
PH Economic Managers Roadshow and Secretary Ramon Lopez’s visit to London
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PH underscores areas of collaboration with Thai companies
October 16, 2018MAKATI – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has highlighted certain areas of collaboration with Thai companies—such as garments, retail, medical and retirement tourism. This was revealed during its 10 October meeting with the Thailand-Philippines Business Council, led by Chairman Visit Limprana. “As ASEAN neighbors, we can see a…Read More -
PH to showcase products, services at China expo
October 16, 2018Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua delivers his message during the Manila leg of the China International Import Expo Roadshow held early this year in Makati City. All roads lead to global financial hub Shanghai, as the opening of the first China International Import Expo (CIIE)—the country’s largest trade fair—draws…Read More -
DTI establishes OTOP PH Hubs in Bohol and Siquijor
October 15, 2018In an effort to provide a venue for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to showcase their products, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will be opening a One Town, One Product Philippines Hub (OTOP PH Hub) in Bohol on October 16 in Tagbilaran City Island City Mall and in…Read More -
DTI TO REV UP ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN DIGITAL AGE
October 15, 2018Bearing this year’s theme “Revving up your business in a Digital World,” the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will reiterate the innovation conference Slingshot Cebu 2018 converging start-ups, entrepreneurs, innovators, educational institutions and government agencies at the Cebu City Sports Club on 23 October. The latest edition is appropriate…Read More -
BOI partners with IFC on investments policy, promotion
October 15, 201813 October 2018 Published also in Business Mirror In Photo: The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) and the International Finance Corp. (IFC) of the World Bank Group signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in further developing investment policy, industrial promotion and local supplier linkages in the Philippines. The IFC…Read More
