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Trade deficit narrows in February

The Philippines posted its narrowest trade deficit in five months in February as exports grew at a faster pace than imports, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 11

SEOUL -- South Korea's export fell in double digits in the first 10 days of March due to fewer business days, customs office data showed Monday. Export came to 13.54 billion U.S. dollars in the 10 days, down 13.4 percent compared to the same period of last year, according to Korea Customs Service. (South Korea-Exports) - - - - VIENTIANE -- Participants in the 30th ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

Fuel prices rise by 50¢ per liter amid Russia export ban

MANILA, Philippines —Fuel pump prices will increase by P0.50 per liter starting Tuesday, March 5, due to Russia’s six-month export ban. However, diesel prices will decrease by P0.40 per liter and kerosene by P0.35 per liter, as reported by local oil firms. Shell and Seaoil will implement the price adjustments by 6 a.m. while CleanFuel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Philippines to hold biggest international food trade show

The 17th International Food Exhibition Philippines, the country’s biggest international trade exhibition for food and ingredients, is set to showcase on May 10 to 12 more than export-ready quality products from hundreds of exhibitors and key players in the food community......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Philippine food firms’ sales hit $133 million in Dubai fair

Philippine food companies generated $133 million worth of export sales from a food trade show held in Dubai last month, according to the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Exporters urged to strengthen trade relations with India

Filipino exporters especially those engaged in food, machinery and electronic equipment are encouraged to boost trade with India as demand for those products is estimated at $56 million this year, according to Export Marketing Bureau assistant director Jhino Ilano......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Philippines, EU resume free trade agreement talks

MANILA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and the European Union (EU) resumed negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced Tuesday. "Strengthening economic engagement with the EU remains a priority for the Philippines," said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual, adding that the Philippines aims for an ambitious, b.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

NZ welcomes Australia and Brazil to agreements

New Zealand has welcomed Australia to the Inclusive Trade Action Group (ITAG) and Australia and Brazil to the Global Trade and Gender Arrangement (GTAGA) Minister for Trade Todd McClay says. As the current chair of ITAG and GTAGA, Minister McClay hosted the signing ceremony and issued the Abu Dhabi Joint Statement on Sustainable and Inclusive Trade with fellow ITAG Ministers from Australi.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Philippine calls for stronger action on climate change

Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual has called for stronger sustainable trade and development initiatives to address climate change during the second ministerial meeting of the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate on the sidelines of the 13th World Trade Organization ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

PH OKs revised Asean free trade pacts with ANZ, Hong Kong

MANILA — The Philippines, a founding member of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), has agreed to amend two important free trade agreements to benefit investors, traders, and exporters. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Thursday  that it signed the Second Protocol to Amend the Agreement Establishing the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

UNCTAD raises alarm over global trade disruptions

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development is sounding the alarm about the increasing disruptions in global trade, attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions and the impact of climate change on vital trade routes around the world......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Trade gap expected to widen further

The Philippines’ trade deficit is expected to widen further this year amid weaker exports and stronger imports, according to Dutch financial giant ING......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

Trade gap widens to $4.69 billion in November

The country’s trade deficit in November widened to a seven-month high as imports left negative territory, while exports continued to decline......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

S& P: Philippines may miss growth goal this year

S&P Global Ratings sees the Philippines again missing its growth targets this year as it kept its gross domestic product growth forecast at 5.9 percent. While the projection is better compared to other economies in the region, it is again below the government’s 6.5 to 7.5 percent growth target......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

CitySavings Named One of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions

City Savings Bank (CitySavings) continues to cement its position to become the leading mass market bank in the country with its inclusion as one of the 2024 Philippines’ Growth Champions.  The Philippine Daily Inquirer released the report with international market research firm Statista. This year’s Philippines’ Growth Champions are companies with remarkable growth and resilience […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Magic beat Cavaliers 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1

Magic beat Cavaliers 121-83 to cut their deficit to 2-1.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

MCWD water deficit now affects 50,000 households in Metro Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the internal political strife surrounding the Metropolitan Cebu Water District or MCWD continues, the shortage of water faced by residents has also persisted. Currently, the water deficit in the MCWD has now reached 50,000 cubic meters per day. This equates to 50,000 households experiencing water supply issues, with each household.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Government budget back to deficit in February

The government reverted back to a budget deficit in February after a quick surplus at the start of the year, but a narrower gap can still be expected as the tax season draws near......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Bacolod Yuhum Foundation records another deficit in MassKara collection

Bacolod Yuhum Foundation records another deficit in MassKara collection.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

‘4Ps registered P9 billion deficit due to budget cuts’

The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program of the government had already registered a “budget deficit” of P9 billion after Sen. Imee Marcos slashed its budget by P13 billion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024