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NCC to start implementing one-form system in permits renewal next year
December 11, 2016NCC to start implementing one-form system in permits renewal next year Business Mirror December 11, 2016 THE National Competitiveness Council (NCC) will start the implementation of the one-form system for business-permit renewals next year, in keeping with the Duterte administration’s economic agenda of keeping government red tape at a minimum.…Read More -
Chinese cosmetics manufacturers expanding in PH
December 11, 2016Chinese cosmetics manufacturers expanding in PH Manila Bulletin December 11, 2016 Chinese cosmetics, personal hygiene, and daily cleaning products manufacturers are keen on putting up production facilities in the country for local and ASEAN markets. Xu Ning Ning, executive president of the China-ASEAN Business Council, told reporters at the recent…Read More -
Subic shipbuilder Hanjin is top exporter in PH
December 10, 2016Subic shipbuilder Hanjin is top exporter in PH Sun Star December 10, 2016 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently recognized Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction-Philippines (HHIC-Philippines) as top exporter for the machinery and transport equipment sector in the country. The Top Sectoral Exporter citation…Read More -
Philippines seaweed industry explores new carrageenan applications
December 10, 2016Philippines seaweed industry explores new carrageenan applications The Freeman December 10, 2016 CEBU, Philippines – Seaweed industry players in the Philippines are starting to explore new applications of carrageenan to expand market coverage. Seaweed Industry Association of the Philippines (SIAP) chairman Maximo A. Ricohermoso said in an interview that the…Read More -
South Korea to assist PH in e-vehicles dev’t
December 10, 2016South Korea to assist PH in e-vehicles dev’t Manila Bulletin December 10, 2016 The Korean government has expressed interest to assist the Philippines in the development of its manufacturing with special emphasis on the electric vehicles as well as granting more market access for the country’s agriculture products. Trade and…Read More -
Export stakeholders vow closer coordination for growth
December 09, 2016Export stakeholders vow closer coordination for growth The Philippine Star December 9, 2016 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine exporting community has vowed to work closely together to address prevailing concerns in the sector. Officials from the Department of Trade and Industry, the Export Development Council and the Philippine Exporters Confederation…Read More -
PH Trade Keeps Growth Steady in October 2016
December 09, 2016PH Trade Keeps Growth Steady in October 2016 National Economic and Development Authority December 9, 2016 MANILA –Total merchandise trade grew by 5 percent in October 2016, supported by growth in both imports and exports, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Based on a report by the…Read More -
‘PH will hit $100-B export target by 2020’ – DTI
December 08, 2016‘PH will hit $100-B export target by 2020’ – DTI Manila Times December 8, 2016 THE government is confident the Philippines will achieve its target of $100 billion worth of exports by 2020, an official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Wednesday. “If we grow between…Read More -
DTI’s Go Lokal signs MOA with Enchanted Kingdom
December 08, 2016The Department of Trade and Industry signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the biggest and leading theme park in the Philippines, Enchanted Kingdom (EK) for its Go Lokal Store Project. EK is one of the first retail players that supported the Go Lokal Store Project of DTI which primarily…Read More -
DTI calls for SG-based Pinoys to join PH startup ecosystem
December 08, 2016The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) represented by Philippine Trade and Investment Center Commercial Counsellor Glenn Peñaranda urged Filipinos in Singapore to join the country’s emerging startup community in a recent seminar organized by FilTreps, a group of Filipino entrepreneurs in Singapore that holds networking and information sessions…Read More
