Kiri Industries explores PH for copper, fertilizer hub

Bengaluru, India—India’s Kiri Industries Limited (KIL) is exploring aninvestment in the Philippines to develop an integrated copper smelting, refining, and fertilizer production facility. Discussed in collaboration with Makilala Mining Company, Inc. (MMCI), the potential project aligns with the country’s broader goals of industrial transformation, job creation, and agricultural resilience. The expression of interest was conveyed continue reading : Kiri Industries explores PH for copper, fertilizer hub

PH, Tata Group to strengthen IT, aviation ties

Bengaluru, India—President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and top Cabinet officials met with executives from India’s Tata Group to discuss potential investments in the information technology (IT), aviation, and hospitality sectors, which are deemed crucial for the Philippines’ digital transformation and tourism growth. The expanded partnership with Tata Group, a global conglomerate, is projected to create thousands continue reading : PH, Tata Group to strengthen IT, aviation ties

iSON’s expansion aimed at enhancing PH digital sector

Bengaluru, India—The global technology conglomerate iSON Group is set to invest up to $300 million over the next decade to boost the Philippines’ digital infrastructure, signaling a major push for nationwide connectivity and job creation. The expansion, which includes the construction of 3,000 to 4,000 new telecommunication towers, aims to enhance connectivity, particularly in underserved continue reading : iSON’s expansion aimed at enhancing PH digital sector

PH, India firms ink 18 deals at business forum

Bangalore, India—The Philippines and India strengthened their economic ties as 18 business agreements were ceremonially presented during the recent Philippines-India Business Forum at the Taj West End, Bangalore. The forum, spearheaded by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque and co-organized with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), continue reading : PH, India firms ink 18 deals at business forum

President Marcos Jr. leads CEO roundtable in Delhi to strengthen Philippines–India trade and investment ties

New Delhi, India – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led a high-level CEO Roundtable in New Delhi on 06 August 2025 as part of his historic State Visit to India, bringing together top business leaders from both countries to advance trade, investment, and economic cooperation. Held at the Taj Mahal Hotel, the roundtable gathered companies continue reading : President Marcos Jr. leads CEO roundtable in Delhi to strengthen Philippines–India trade and investment ties

Philippine exports up 26.1% in June 2025, second-highest growth in two years

Philippine merchandise exports rose by 26.1% in June 2025, reaching USD 7.02 billion, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This is the second-highest year-on-year growth in the past two years, following the 28.2% expansion in April 2024. A robust global appetite for key Philippine export products fueled the strong performance, with significant contributions from continue reading : Philippine exports up 26.1% in June 2025, second-highest growth in two years

DTI partners with Japan’s rinna Co. Ltd. to launch AI-powered public assistance

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday, July 14, with Japan-based rinna Co. Ltd. to launch the agency’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant, a move aimed at making government services faster and more accessible. Project TRINA, which stands for Trade and Industry Assistant, will feature a 24/7 continue reading : DTI partners with Japan’s rinna Co. Ltd. to launch AI-powered public assistance

DTI Director III Darong completes prestigious U.S. State Department leadership program

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) proudly announces that Director III Jo-Dann N. Darong, from the Bureau of Competitive Development and concurrently serving as Acting Deputy Executive Director of the Philippine Creative Industries Development Council Secretariat, has completed the 2025 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the U.S. State Department’s most premier professional exchange program. continue reading : DTI Director III Darong completes prestigious U.S. State Department leadership program