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WASHINGTON D.C.– On April 11, the Philippine delegation, led by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual, welcomed a strategic investment by Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC), in developing Micro Modular Reactors (MMR) for the Philippines. USNC, a global leader in nuclear
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Embarking on a quest to unlock the potential of Filipino digital animators and game developers, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has opened applications for the LikhaSanay: Masterclass Program for the Philippine Creative Industries, an innovative program aiming to elevate the country’s digital animation and game development industries. For 2023,
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MAKATI CITY -- On 08 April, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual led the E-Commerce Promotion Council (EPC) in discussing the E-Commerce Philippines 2024-2028 Roadmap. This initiative aims to expand the international presence of Philippine products and services. Representatives from both the government and private sector within
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) highlighted the positive trend in foreign direct investments (FDI) for January 2024, based on data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Recent data showed that net inflows reached US$907 million, reflecting an impressive 89.9% growth compared to US$478 million in January 2023.
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Makati City, Philippines–The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) held the first Tatak Pinoy Council (TPC) meeting on April 3, 2024, following the recent enactment of the Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11981, also known as the Tatak Pinoy (Proudly Filipino) Act. “After decades of implementing various industrialization strategies, the Philippines
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -- Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’ and DTI Secretary Fred Pascual’s successful visit to Melbourne, which yielded USD1.53 billion in business agreements, the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Sydney (PTIC Sydney), lauded the recent grant of a mining permit to Perth-based
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With a shared interest in advocating consumer protection, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reinforced its partnerships with industry associations and private sector organizations through meetings with the Philippine Iron and Steel Institute (PISI), Philippine E-cigarette Industry Association (PECIA), Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP), and BAN Toxics
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MAKATI CITY— Strengthening the economic cooperation between the Philippines and Osaka business community, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Chairman Alfredo E. Pascual received the delegation of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) in a courtesy call to the DTI Secretary led
Read more. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) had a series of meetings with the Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (PNP-CIDG), the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), the Senior Police Assistant to the Secretary of Interior and Local Government (SPA to SILG), the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT),
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A delegation of 17 Philippine business enterprises will return to the 2023 edition of China International Import Expo (CIIE) for the 6th consecutive time with the theme “Share the love for Philippine flavors.” Anchored on the increasing popularity that Durian is enjoying in China, the delegation will put a spotlight
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