CREATEPhilippines once again gathers local and international creatives to discuss the future of the Philippine creative economy via the digital conference Creative Futures 2022. On its second run, the conference, to be staged using digital platform Hopin from 28 – 29 July 2022, includes an expo, knowledge sharing sessions, and business development and networking opportunities continue reading : DTI-CITEM’s Creative Futures 2022 to present what’s next for the PH creative economy
On 6 July 2022, Trade Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual virtually attended the European House – Ambrosetti’s hybrid session of the High-Level Dialogue on ASEAN-Italy Economic Relations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Forum serves as a platform for ASEAN and Italy’s economic ministers and senior officials to tackle critical issues centered on economy and technology. Specifically, continue reading : PH to strengthen technological and economic cooperation with ASEAN and Italy
Manila, Philippines – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) emphasized the key role that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement will play in furthering cooperation and trade within the region at a forum hosted by the Association for Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) last 21 April 2022. The forum was attended by APCU members composed continue reading : RCEP to strengthen economic integration in the region
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon M. Lopez reiterated its call for the immediate Senate concurrence of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement citing not only its benefits, but the potential negative impact on the economy should the Philippines’ ratification be delayed to the trade pact. Sec. Lopez highlighted that the continue reading : DTI bats for Senate concurrence of RCEP, warns on impact of delay in ratification on the economy
Manila, Philippines — With the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement set to enter into force on 1 January 2022, securing Senate concurrence to the ratification of the Agreement becomes more urgent for the Philippines. Many economists and international organizations have already expressed views on the value and importance of the RCEP Agreement to the continue reading : Economists and international organizations highlight gains of RCEP
As part of the 53rd Meeting of the ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM), the Philippines joined the second round of the AEM-Dialogue Partner Consultations on 14 September 2021, via video conference. ASEAN met with the European Union, Hong Kong, China, India, Russia and the United States. Ministers highlighted the importance of continued cooperation in addressing the COVID-19 continue reading : ASEAN Economic Ministers meet with dialogue partners to bolster COVID-19 cooperation and trade relations
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) virtually signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to collaborate in achieving the goal of diverting post-consumer plastic from landfills and oceans through responsible collection and processing. The virtual signing was held last 27 August 2021. The signing of the MOA was led by continue reading : DTI partners with PCX to adopt more sustainable practices on plastic use
MAKATI, Philippines – Despite the current community quarantine restrictions in the country, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) successfully gathered once again key stakeholders from the public and private sectors during the annual Manufacturing Summit held on 25 – 26 August 2021 to discuss the state and prospects of the Philippine manufacturing industry. The continue reading : Manufacturing remains crucial for recovery, embracing digital transformation towards Industry 4.0
MANILA — As the United Kingdom (UK) becomes Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN’s) newest Dialogue Partner, ASEAN looks forward to more robust economic relations with the said trading partner. On 11 August 2021 via videoconference, ASEAN Senior Economic Officials (SEOM) met with UK Trade Commissioner Sam Myers and UK Ambassador to ASEAN, His Excellency continue reading : ASEAN-UK economic relations strengthened
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez cited the Philippine gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 11.8% in the second quarter of 2021 as a good start of an economic recovery. This is the highest and fastest growth in over three decades since the fourth quarter of 1988, which posted a growth of continue reading : DTI Chief: Remarkable GDP growth of 11.8% in Q2 2021 signals the start of recovery