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Flights between PHL, Malaysia resume
September 07, 2017By Rosa Katrina V. Banzon / Commercial Attache PTIC-Kuala Lumpur AUGUST 15, 2017 STRONGER tourism, investment and trade relations between Malaysia and the Philippines were underscored by the reopening of the Philippine Trade and Investment Centre in Kuala Lumpur (PTIC-KL) in 2016. The renewal of economic ties is a push by…Read More -
Workshop on Web-based global trade-alert system aimed to equip MSMEs
September 07, 2017By Magnolia Uy / Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the WTO, Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Geneva ACCESSING relevant information on product requirements in export markets can be a huge challenge, especially for micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Thus, a new Web-based alert system designed to help government agencies and MSMEs to…Read More -
‘Slow Food’ presents opportunities for PHL food exporters
September 07, 2017By Magnolia Uy and Ella Burgos / Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Geneva – JUNE 13, 2017 THE “Slow Food” movement in Switzerland has progressed into high gear recently with books and films raising awareness of the dangers of a fast-food diet for humans and the planet. Two leading retailers, Migros and Coop, played…Read More -
Top ASEAN economic officials converge in PH to discuss trade and investment priorities
September 07, 2017PASAY CITY—As the Philippine hosting of the 49th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting and Related Meetings formally opens (7 September), top ASEAN economic officials are expected to deliberate on the region’s continuing efforts to further strengthen, deepen, and widen regional economic integration initiatives, as well as to discuss strategic trade…Read More -
The Philippines as ‘Franchise Hub of Asia’
September 07, 2017OCTOBER 11, 2016 By Eric Elnar / Commercial Attaché/ Trade Service Officer, Philippine Trade and Investment Center-Dubai WITH the Philippines’s growing economy thriving on the ingenuity of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and talents of young entrepreneurs, the franchising industry remains a viable investment option—more so, with the projected growth…Read More -
The European Union—A strong economic partner of the Philippines
September 07, 2017NOVEMBER 29, 2016 By Jose Antonio Buencamino / Foreign Trade Service Corps / Department of Trade and Industry THE European Union (EU) is the largest single market and trader in the world. It is a €12.6-trillion economy, larger than the United States (€11.5 trillion), China (€4.6 trillion) and Japan (€4.2 trillion) in…Read More -
The Belgians are coming!
September 07, 2017FEBRUARY 14, 2017 By Jose Antonio Buencamino / Commercial Counselor, Philippine Trade and Investment Center-(PTIC)-Brussels & Jeoffrey Houvenaeghel / Trade Assistant, PTIC-Brussels IF plans push through, a Belgian business mission will be coming to town in the first quarter of 2017. It will not be a huge delegation accompanied by high officials and…Read More -
Doing FTAs with the European Union
September 07, 2017By BusinessMirror JANUARY 17, 2017 By Jose Antonio Buencamino | Commercial Counselor, Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC)-Brussels and Jeoffrey Houvenaeghel, Trade Assistant, PTIC-Brussels In this new article, we take a closer look at the EU’s record in terms of FTAs negotiated, concluded and implemented. We also delve into the highly complex…Read More -
PRRD calls on ASEAN trade officials to substantially conclude RCEP
September 07, 2017Seeks continuous support for MSME development PASAY CITY—Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte urged top ASEAN trade officials to remain committed in delivering the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement towards a substantial conclusion. Top trade officials from the 10-member organization called on President Duterte on 6 September, a day before the…Read More -
DTI to hold trade and investment forum in Vancouver
September 06, 2017In its effort to increase trade and investment opportunities from various markets, the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), represented by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Toronto, is set to hold a breakfast forum dubbed as “Trade and Investment Opportunities in the Philippines” on 26 July…Read More
