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DTI honors 2016 top exporters Business Mirror December 14, 2016 THE Export Marketing Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recognized 20 of the country’s top-performing exporters during the recent National Export Congress (NEC), jointly organized by EMB, the Export Development Council (EDC) and Philippine Exporters Confederation
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The Philippines will be the world’s fastest-growing economy in Asia The Philippine Star December 12, 2016 Despite uncertainties in Europe, North America and other parts of the world, I believe the coming New Year, 2017, is going to be a milestone in the history of Philippine economic growth, if the
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IFEX partners up with EU for 2017 exhibition Philippine Primer December 12, 2016 The International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines – the biggest international trade exhibition on the ethnic and specialty food of the Philippines and of Asia – will be partnering up with the European Union (EU) for its event
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NCC to start implementing one-form system in permits renewal next year Business Mirror December 11, 2016 THE National Competitiveness Council (NCC) will start the implementation of the one-form system for business-permit renewals next year, in keeping with the Duterte administration’s economic agenda of keeping government red tape at a minimum.
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Chinese cosmetics manufacturers expanding in PH Manila Bulletin December 11, 2016 Chinese cosmetics, personal hygiene, and daily cleaning products manufacturers are keen on putting up production facilities in the country for local and ASEAN markets. Xu Ning Ning, executive president of the China-ASEAN Business Council, told reporters at the recent
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Subic shipbuilder Hanjin is top exporter in PH Sun Star December 10, 2016 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -- The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently recognized Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction-Philippines (HHIC-Philippines) as top exporter for the machinery and transport equipment sector in the country. The Top Sectoral Exporter citation
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Philippines seaweed industry explores new carrageenan applications The Freeman December 10, 2016 CEBU, Philippines - Seaweed industry players in the Philippines are starting to explore new applications of carrageenan to expand market coverage. Seaweed Industry Association of the Philippines (SIAP) chairman Maximo A. Ricohermoso said in an interview that the
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South Korea to assist PH in e-vehicles dev’t Manila Bulletin December 10, 2016 The Korean government has expressed interest to assist the Philippines in the development of its manufacturing with special emphasis on the electric vehicles as well as granting more market access for the country’s agriculture products. Trade and
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Export stakeholders vow closer coordination for growth The Philippine Star December 9, 2016 MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine exporting community has vowed to work closely together to address prevailing concerns in the sector. Officials from the Department of Trade and Industry, the Export Development Council and the Philippine Exporters Confederation
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PH Trade Keeps Growth Steady in October 2016 National Economic and Development Authority December 9, 2016 MANILA –Total merchandise trade grew by 5 percent in October 2016, supported by growth in both imports and exports, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). Based on a report by the
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