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.....»»
Record-breaking balloon dragon in Hong Kong on display for Chinese New Year 2024
A balloon dragon in Hong Kong recently broke the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Balloon Sculpture of a Dragon," just in time for the Lunar New Year celebrations......»»
Follow KD Estrada, Alexa Ilacad on Toss Coin tour of Hong Kong
For Filipinos who always dream of a better life for family, Hong Kong will always serve as a charming backdrop for romantic movies and family relations because it sparks hope and happiness and the promise of a better life in us......»»
Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city ‘can’t afford to wait’
Chief Executive John Lee says the Hong Kong government will attempt to pass the laws 'as soon as possible' but did not give a precise timetable for them to be approved by the city's legislature.....»»
A technological revolution : Is Hong Kong ready for AI?
The survey, conducted online in December 2023, aimed to assess Hong Kong's AI competencies within the country’s financial services, shedding light on both the challenges and opportunities organizations encounter in integrating AI in their businesses. .....»»
Rihanna joins Catriona Gray in Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Globally acclaimed singer Rihanna, who is widely regarded as one of the most prominent and important singers of the 21st century, is the latest addition to Madame Tussauds Hong Kong’s roster of international celebrities......»»
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.....»»
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)......»»
Australia: Spotlight Rights at Summit with ASEAN
(Sydney) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should focus on human rights concerns and democratic backsliding at the upcoming summit with Southeast Asian leaders, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Albanese will host leaders from nine of the countries making up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the ASEAN-Australia Special Sum.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN, arrives im Phillipines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN nations, arrives in Philippines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN, arrives im Phillipines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar on overseas deployment to ASEAN nations, arrives in Philippines
Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): India Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, reached Manila, Philippines on Monday, marking the commencement of its (overseas deployment) OSD mission to Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) countries. ASEAN countries includes Brunei Darussalam, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, " acc.....»»
Israel sees decrease in foreign trade in 2023
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported on Israel's foreign trade in 2023 as compared to 2022. The countries to which exports of goods (excluding diamonds) from Israel had the largest increases in 2023 were Morocco, Egypt, Hungary, Romania, Uruguay, Lithuania, Hong Kong and Poland. In contrast, the countries with the largest decreases in exports from Israel were Malays.....»»
Israel sees decrease in foreign trade in 2023
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 23 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported on Israel's foreign trade in 2023 as compared to 2022. The countries to which exports of goods (excluding diamonds) from Israel had the largest increases in 2023 were Morocco, Egypt, Hungary, Romania, Uruguay, Lithuania, Hong Kong and Poland. In contrast, the countries with the largest decreases in exports from Israel were Malays.....»»
‘High-level’ US trade mission to arrive in PH next week
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry announced that a “high-level” US trade delegation is arriving next week to enhance “commercially meaningful partnerships.” According to DTI Foreign Trade Service Officer Jollan Llaneza, the delegation, led by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, will meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual......»»
Philippines to achieve upper middle-income status by 2031
The Philippines is projected to be an upper middle-income economy by 2031, past the government’s target of reaching the status by 2025, amid a broader growth slowdown in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economy, ANZ Research said......»»
Trade Minister heads to Abu Dhabi for key WTO negotiations
Trade Minister Todd McClay travels to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) today, to take up his role as Vice Chair of the negotiations.The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body within the WTO and meets every two years. Trade ministers will negotiate the reform of agriculture trade rules, E-commerce, fisheries subsidi.....»»
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.....»»
Marcos: PH, South Korea to sign free trade pact this year
President Marcos believes that the Philippines and South Korea will approve their free trade agreement (FTA) this year. He also aims for a separate deal to grant duty-free access for certain Philippine products to the South Korean market. The FTA, signed in September 2023 during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Indonesia, is.....»»
Marcos in Vietnam for maritime, rice pacts
Enhancing maritime security cooperation and agriculture is high on President Marcos’ agenda during his two-day state visit here, which began yesterday with meetings with business executives and later with the Filipino community......»»