Shanghai, China — The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Shanghai (PTIC-Shanghai) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) participated in the Forum on Synergistic Development of Cross-Border Cold Chain and International Trade, held on 21 May 2025, at the Shanghai International Procurement Expo Center. The forum was one of the highlights of the continue reading : DTI promotes PH as Southeast Asia’s emerging cold chain hub at ISL Expo 2025
Pasay City, Philippines—The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is actively steering the development of new mega ecozones, pharmaceutical hubs, and enhanced digital efficiency across the Philippines. These strategic initiatives, implemented through the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), are designed to generate more jobs, particularly in the countryside, and to accelerate the nation’s socio-economic progress. continue reading : DTI steers development of new mega ecozones, pharma hubs, and digital efficiency
Makati City, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) emphasized the importance of responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) development during the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) General Membership Meeting held last 23 April 2025. Speaking before an audience of financial executives, corporate leaders, and government partners, DTI – Competitiveness and continue reading : DTI Highlights AI as a Driver of Innovation and Investment at 4th FINEX General Membership Meeting
Makati City, Philippines—On April 10, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) facilitated the Manila visit of POP MART International Group—a global leader in character-based entertainment and designer toy culture. The company explored business opportunities such as retail expansion, investment strategies, and collaborations with Filipino creatives. Facilitated by the DTI’s Philippine Trade and Investment Center continue reading : DTI backs POPMART expansion, supports entry into PH market
Makati City, Philippines—The Philippines is actively courting increased French investment in high-growth sectors, offering attractive incentives and a streamlined business environment, according to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina A. Roque. Speaking at the Philippines-France Business Forum on April 11, Secretary Roque emphasized the country’s commitment to strengthening its economic ties with France continue reading : Trade Chief touts stronger economic partnership with France, calls for increased investment in key sectors
Makati City, Philippines—The government is empowering businesses to operate with greater confidence and ease, reinforcing the Philippines as a competitive and business-friendly hub, according to Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina A. Roque. Together with the Security Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) formalized the Swift Corporate and Other Records continue reading : PH gov’t empowers businesses with new data protocol, solidifying competitive edge—DTI Chief
Los Angeles, USA—The Philippines is strategically positioning itself as a rising force in the global aerospace and satellite technology landscape, initiating high-level discussions with Boeing to accelerate its economic and digital transformation. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque engaged Boeing Satellite Systems on March 4th at their El Segundo, California facility to deepen continue reading : DTI eyes aerospace & satellite push with Boeing partnership talks
TANAUAN CITY, BATANGAS — The Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata Inc. (PMM), a local manufacturing subsidiary of Japanese electronic parts maker Murata Manufacturing, announced on 01 August 2023 the construction of a new production building located at the First Philippine Industrial Park in Tanauan City, Batangas. Murata Manufacturing was founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1944. continue reading : Murata Manufacturing to invest JPY 11.2 billion in Batangas plant
The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) remains optimistic on hitting its Php1 trillion investment approvals target for 2023 given the aggressive but strategic promotion initiatives being conducted globally with no less than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as the country’s top salesman. Complementing these aggressive investment promotion efforts, Trade Secretary Fred Pascual said the country continue reading : With investment approvals on the rise for Jan 2023 alone, BOI expects to hit its Php1T investment approvals annual target, Trade Secretary reports to Malacañang
OSAKA, JAPAN — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the Philippine Trade & Investment Center (PTIC) in Osaka recently concluded a series of activities in Osaka and Okayama, last 7-9 December, 2022, as part of joint efforts with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) to encourage Japanese companies to locate in the Philippines continue reading : DTI Investment Roadshow in Osaka and Okayama, showcases PH as second hub for Japanese companies’ operations