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Philippines total external trade up 9.7 pct in February
MANILA, April 11 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods increased by 9.7 percent in February to 15.46 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Thursday. Of the total external trade in February, 61.8 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA said the deficit of trade in goods amounted to 3.65 billion dollars,.....»»
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.....»»
Philippines external trade drops 2.1 pct in January
MANILA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' total external trade in goods declined 2.1 percent year-on-year in January to 16.09 billion U.S. dollars, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. Of the total external trade in January, 63.1 percent were imported goods, while the rest were exported goods, the agency said. The PSA said trade deficit in January amounted to 4.22 billion dollars.....»»
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......»»
Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, Jan. 31
TOKYO -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as investors took an optimistic attitude for the domestic earnings season over positive results reported by Japanese firms. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 220.85 points, or 0.61 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 36,286.71. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 24.17 points, or 0.96 percent,.....»»
Stocks extend losing streak
Local stocks continued its descent as investors took a cautious approach ahead of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas policy meeting......»»
Philippines to conduct matching event to help foreign investors
MANILA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines will conduct a business-to-business matching event on Thursday to assist foreign investors in finding local partners to support the Southeast Asian country's energy transition program, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Wednesday. "Our main objective for this event is to assist investors, listen and understand the challenges in implementing renewable energy (RE) proje.....»»
Philippines to conduct matching event to help foreign investors
MANILA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines will conduct a business-to-business matching event on Thursday to assist foreign investors in finding local partners to support the Southeast Asian country's energy transition program, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Wednesday. "Our main objective for this event is to assist investors, listen and understand the challenges in implementing renewable energy (RE) proje.....»»
How LGUs shoo away investors
While discussing how Charter change can attract investors, my Viber group colleagues wondered if problems with LGU corruption are a bigger turnoff to investors than Constitutional restrictions on foreign investments......»»
Why attract foreign investors?
Do we really need to revise our Constitution to attract foreign investors? It will help. We have provisions in our current Constitution that deliver the message that foreign investors are not welcome......»»
Info on cornerstone investors now required
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has laid down rules governing cornerstone investors in initial public offerings, requiring issuers to disclose the necessary information on their prospective investors......»»
European businesses welcome restart of FTA talks
European businesses welcomed the restart of talks between the Philippines and the European Union for a free trade agreement, as they emphasized the importance of trade deals in promoting economic growth and stronger ties......»»
At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues
By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»
At WTO meet in UAE, Philippines expects deals on fisheries, agriculture, climate issues
By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 25th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Philippines expects successful negotiations on fisheries subsidies, agriculture, and climate issues at the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, according to Alfredo E. Pascual, the Secretary for Trade and Industry of the Philippines. "I am particularly enthusiastic about welcoming Comoros and Timo.....»»
Index gains as investors gobble up bargain stocks
The stock market snapped its three consecutive losing streak, opening the week in positive territory as investors hunted for bargains......»»
Investors take profits ahead of Holy Week break
The stock market fell below the 6,900 level once more to end the week in the red as investors cashed in on their profits......»»
US inflation, BSP action on investors radar this week
The stock market will attempt to sustain its momentum this week as investors look to get inspiration from upcoming US economic data and the policy rate-setting meeting of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
The wolf is back in the building: Big Bad Wolf rocks Cebu with crazy deals!
The wolf is back in the building: Big Bad Wolf rocks Cebu with crazy deals!.....»»
Duterte liable for corruption in secret deals with Xi – Carpio
Ex-president Rody Duterte harmed Filipinos in his secret deals with Communist China. He can be indicted for corruption, retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio said......»»
Germany trip yields $4 billion business deals
At least $4 billion or P220 billion worth of investment deals were secured by the Philippines during President Marcos’ three-day working visit here......»»