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SINGAPORE— Secretary Fred Pascual encouraged German companies to invest in the Philippines during a meeting organized by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business and DTI-Berlin. In his remarks before a combined delegation from both government and the
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Bangkok, Thailand - Secretary Fred Pascual met with members of the US-APEC Business Coalition on 18 November 2022 during his trip to Bangkok, Thailand to attend the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Week. The meeting discussed, among others, the Philippines' priorities and programs to encourage more foreign investments and boost economic
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Bangkok, Thailand—On 17 November 2022, DTI Secretary Fred Pascual joined trade and foreign ministers from the Asia-Pacific region for the 33rd APEC Ministerial Meeting. The Department of Foreign Affairs was also part of the Philippine delegation and was represented by Secretary Enrique G. Manalo.   During the meeting, Secretary Pascual emphasized
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Singapore —During the 17th Asia Pacific Conference of German Businesses (APK) held in Singapore on 14 November 2022, Trade Secretary Fred Pascual identified infrastructure connectivity as a potential area of collaboration between German businesses and the Philippines. Likewise, he identified transport logistics, renewable energy, and sustainable development as part of
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