Tokyo, Japan—Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged executives from AEON Retail Co., Ltd., Japan’s largest retailer, in a meeting held on September 12. This meeting focused on exploring opportunities for increased Philippine exports to Japan and potential investments by AEON in the Philippine market. Secretary Roque highlighted the Philippines’ continue reading : DTI pushes for increase in trade and investment with Japan’s largest retailer AEON
Tokyo, Japan—Driven by stronger partnerships with Japanese companies, the Philippines is at the forefront of economic growth and export expansion. This was stated by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque during the meeting with Itochu Corporation executives on September 12. Secretary Roque encouraged Itochu to explore the diverse range of continue reading : DTI champions PH economic growth and export expansion in meeting with Itochu Corporation
Makati City, Philippines—On September 10, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with Brainsparks, hosted the Ecothon Philippines 2024 Demo Day. This virtual event provided a platform for 11 innovative Filipino startups to showcase their eco-solutions, designed to promote a more sustainable Philippine business landscape. Ecothon Philippines holds a pivotal position within the DTI’s Startup Development continue reading : DTI champions sustainable innovation among Filipino startups at Ecothon 2024
Tokyo, Japan — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with Marubeni Corporation on September 12, emphasizing the country’s openness to “new generation” investments. Secretary Roque highlighted the Philippines’ robust economic growth, driven by a burgeoning middle class and a dynamic MSME (micro, small, and medium enterprise) sector. She outlined continue reading : DTI Secretary woos Marubeni Corporation, eyes “new generation” investments
Tokyo, Japan — The Philippines actively seeks to strengthen its economic partnership with Japanese manufacturing giant MinebeaMitsumi Inc., aiming to attract investments in key priority sectors. This strategic move was underscored during a private luncheon hosted by MinebeaMitsumi, where Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Cristina A. Roque engaged with Chairman and CEO continue reading : DTI Chief touts stronger economic ties with MinebeaMitsumi, targets investments in PH priority sectors
Manila City, Philippines—In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s goal to transform the Philippines into a premier logistics hub in Asia, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has intensified its efforts to reduce transport and logistics costs, and ensure an efficient supply chain. During the SCMAP Supply Chain Conference 2024, Undersecretary Jean Pacheco outlined continue reading : DTI cites strategic measures to lower logistic costs and enhance supply chain efficiency
Makati City, Philippines––The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has partnered with Converge ICT Solutions Inc. to bridge the digital connectivity gap for micro, small, medium, and large enterprises (MSMEs) across the Philippines, with a particular focus on reaching far-flung areas. Formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on September 10, the collaboration aims continue reading : DTI to boost digital connectivity for remote PH enterprises, partners with Converge
Pasay City, Philippines—On September 02, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque lauded the achievements of leading franchisors and franchisees as catalysts for economic growth and job creation, during the 2024 Franchise Excellence Awards (FEA). Secretary Roque also outlined the Department’s key initiatives to further strengthen and expand the franchising sector continue reading : DTI celebrates PH franchise excellence, pledges support for franchise sector
Cebu City, Philippines––Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque visited the Carbon Market, Cebu City’s oldest and largest public market. This visit last August 30 was part of the Department’s steady effort to monitor prices and ensure the availability of basic necessities and prime commodities. “The DTI, through its dedicated monitoring continue reading : DTI Chief conducts price watch in Cebu City’s largest public market
Manila, Philippines –– The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) initiated a collaborative effort with the Department of Tourism (DOT) on September 11 to explore the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 (ITA) and the e-Commerce 2028 Roadmap. DTI Undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco and DOT Undersecretary Shalimar Hofer Tamaño discussed establishing strategic partnerships to enhance travel continue reading : DTI taps DOT to collaborate on travel experience improvement through Internet Transactions Act, e-Commerce 2028 Roadmap