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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

Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong

SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands

China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday.  "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands

China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday.  "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea

BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Philippines to immediately stop violating China's sovereignty and its provocations on Ren'ai Jiao, and return to observing the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday. Wang made the remarks when asked to comment on a statement made by the Philippine department of.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea

Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea

MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Stormont Party Leaders Discuss Priorities for New Executive

Party leaders and officials in Northern Ireland recently met to discuss the priorities for the first day of a new government, signaling a potential breakthrough.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Philippines-European Union FTA talks resume in H2

The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are looking to resume formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) in the early part of the second half of the year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

China plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas this year, reigniting its panda diplomacy

China plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas this year, reigniting its panda diplomacy.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

USAID visits Davao del Norte to discuss impact of calamities

REPRESENTATIVES from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) personally visited the provincial and municipal officials of Davao del Norte to comprehensively discuss the impact of the recent trough of the low-pressure area (LPA) and the shear line in the province on Monday morning, March 11, 2024......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 19

PHNOM PENH -- A Cambodian senior government official has painted a rosier picture for Cambodia-China economic and trade cooperation in 2024, saying that a steady increase in bilateral trade and investment volumes has benefited both countries and peoples. Sok Siphana, a senior minister and chairman emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Asian Vision Institute, said 2024 is the year to implement the China-Cambo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 19

PHNOM PENH -- A Cambodian senior government official has painted a rosier picture for Cambodia-China economic and trade cooperation in 2024, saying that a steady increase in bilateral trade and investment volumes has benefited both countries and peoples. Sok Siphana, a senior minister and chairman emeritus of the Board of Directors of the Asian Vision Institute, said 2024 is the year to implement the China-Cambo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Marcos willing to discuss Jubahib’s case with Duterte

Marcos willing to discuss Jubahib’s case with Duterte.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Belmonte, Herbosa discuss pertussis response

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday met with Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to discuss the city’s response to the outbreak of pertussis or “whooping cough.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Philippines, US discuss EDCA site logistics

Defense officials of the Philippines and the United States met to discuss the logistics capabilities in Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites, the Department of National Defense said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVENE | DA, SRA, stakeholders discuss plan to buy sugar from local farmers

INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVENE | DA, SRA, stakeholders discuss plan to buy sugar from local farmers.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Belmonte, Frasco discuss QMC redevelopment plan

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte met with Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Tuesday to discuss the local government’s......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Russia s trade with key BRICS partners now almost dollar-free

95% of the country's transactions with India and China were conducted in local currencies last year National currencies were used in 95% of Russia's trade with China and India last year, the secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Tatiana Monaghan, revealed on Monday.   According.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024