Business

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wants to further expand export markets through free trade agreements (FTAs) and a generalized system of preferences (GSP), while the country’s production capacities continue to increase to meet domestic and foreign demand. 

After a year-long due diligence study within ASEAN, Yokowo Co., Ltd., has chosen the Philippines to set up a new subsidiary for automotive wiring harness and components manufacturing and assembly operations. 

Government’s fuel marking program has resulted in increased tax collection, proving the program’s efficacy against illegal trade activities, according to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. 

CIMB Bank Philippines has partnered with MoEngage – a San Francisco-based customer analytics and engagement platform – to drive its digital customer engagement strategy. 

Allianz is the world’s no. 1 insurance brand for the second consecutive year, according to Interbrand’s Best Global Brands Ranking. 

Financial technology (a.k.a. fintech industry) has shown clear potential at helping economies recover during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Listed fixed broadband provider Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. (Converge ICT) raised about P29.1 billion from its initial public offering (IPO), the second largest in the local bourse, despite the pandemic.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez reported that DTI shall reimpose the mandatory certification of locally manufactured or imported plywood.  This is to assure customers that all plywood products would go through rigorous quality checking. 

Bloomberry Cultural Foundation, Inc. (BCFI) and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), through their implementing partner, Project Liwanag, recently turned over the Communal Micro-Grid Solar PV Electrification Project to the community leaders of 11 Aeta Mountain Communities in Capas, Tarlac. 

Now on its 22nd year, the much awaited Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair will still be held from October 13-17 online. Regional Director Judith P. Angeles of the Department of Trade and Industry Regional Office III (DTI-3) said that the Likha Trade Fair will continue through an easily accessible online platform that will allow buyers to see the best products …