Domestic trade expected to improve this year
Domestic trade is seen improving this year on expectations of strong economic activity and continued slowdown in inflation, according to economists......»»
‘Trade with China should continue’
The Philippines should continue to pursue stronger trade ties with China despite rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, according to the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. and the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
NZ-EU FTA gains Royal Assent for 1 May entry to force
The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill received Royal Assent today, completing the process for New Zealand's ratification of its free trade agreement with the European Union. "I am pleased to announce that today, in a small ceremony at the Beehive, New Zealand notified the European Union of our ratification of the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement (NZ-EUFTA)......»»
Malaysia holds historic biz market footprint in city
CONSIDERING the business climate and unique geographic position of Davao City, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) under the trade promotion agency of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has set a historic business market footprint in the city through the Market Immersion Mission, making Davao one of their smart cities in the country, alongside the Philippine’s capital region, Manila......»»
British chamber remains optimistic on UK-Philippines trade growth
With the total trade in goods and services reaching an all-time high of £3.0 billion, BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson expressed optimism on the positive growth trajectory of the UK and the Philippines’ bilateral trade......»»
BOC creates body to solve trade woes
The Bureau of Customs has established an advisory council that aims to address trade bottlenecks and enhance trade facilitation among importers and business groups amid a changing global environment......»»
French Farmers Protest Unfair Competition in EU Free-Trade Agreements
French Farmers Protest Against Unfair Trade Agreements Imposed by EU French farming unions have taken to the streets to protest against free-trade agreements imposed by.....»»
Philippines eyes $3.82 million sales from German trade fair
The Philippines is targeting to generate $3.82 million in sales from its participation in an international consumer goods trade fair in Germany, according to the export promotions arm of the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
Packaging trade show to support MSME development efforts – DTI
The Regional Operations Group of the Department of Trade and Industry expressed support for the upcoming ProPak Philippines trade show, emphasizing its potential to offer opportunities for innovation and improvement in product processing and packaging to micro, small and medium enterprises......»»
Philippines total external trade drops by 5.4 pct in November
MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined by 5.4 percent in November 2023 to 16.95 billion U.S. dollars from 17.92 billion dollars in November 2022, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said Wednesday. Of the total external trade in November 2023, 63.8 percent were imported goods, while the remaining were exported goods, the PSA said. The PSA said the balance.....»»
Exports expected to gradually recover this year
The Philippines is expected to see an improvement in exports this year, but the recovery would be gradual, according to think tank Oxford Economics......»»
BIR eyes P325 billion from excise taxes
The Bureau of Internal Revenue targets to collect higher excise taxes of up to P325 billion this year as the government moves to improve the regulatory environment and address the still rampant illicit trade......»»
Philippines still interested in CPTPP membership
The Philippines is still interested in becoming a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) as the membership is expected to create new relations with economies outside the country’s existing bilateral free trade deals, according to Trade Undersecretary Allan Gepty......»»
DTI wants FTA with South Korea ratified by mid-year
The Department of Trade and Industry wants the free trade agreement between the Philippines and South Korea to be ratified by the middle of this year......»»
‘Victim blaming’ in domestic violence tackled in advocacy project
‘Victim blaming’ in domestic violence tackled in advocacy project.....»»
Non-banks’ domestic claims up by 15 percent in Q4
The domestic claims of non-bank financial institutions increased by 15 percent to P9.05 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2023 from P7.87 trillion in the same quarter in 2022, based on a survey of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)......»»
55% in SEA ready for domestic travel for safe, budget-friendly destinations
55% in SEA ready for domestic travel for safe, budget-friendly destinations.....»»
They treated me like an animal- how Filipino domestic workers become trapped podcast
Migrants from the Philippines make up a huge percentage of domestic workers around the world. But when their employers are abusive, visa restrictions force them to choose between enduring more suffering or becoming illegal. By Margaret Simons Continue reading........»»
EDITORIAL - Victims of domestic violence
On National Women’s Month, advocates of women’s welfare are glad that a general in the Armed Forces of the Philippines is seeing his career derailed by accusations of domestic violence hurled by his estranged wife......»»
Bunye: Expectation of strong domestic bond market in 2024
Bunye: Expectation of strong domestic bond market in 2024.....»»
Domestic workers in 13 regions get pay hike
Domestic workers in 13 regions have received an increase in their salary, according to the Department of Labor and Employment......»»