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
Officers and staff of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Region 2 met with Kapwa Agri to discuss the possible sourcing of pineapple fiber from farmer coops in Region 2. According to Patrick Doromal, founder of Kapwa Agri, one of their clients produces unique leather out of pineapple fiber. This product is being continue reading : DTI-Region 2, Kapwa Agri, to join forces in creating additional income stream for Cagayan Valley pineapple farmers
Ladies and gentlemen, magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat! We’d like to congratulate Secretary Fortunato T. De la Peña and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on the inauguration of their Advanced Manufacturing Center (or AMCen). Today’s launch of the AMCen is set to open up new opportunities for our country and we are continue reading : Message of Secretary Ramon M. Lopez, Inauguration of DOST’s Advanced Manufacturing Center
Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez dispelled fears over possible job losses due to the emerging new technologies in various industries. “Technology leads to innovation and new approach in doing things. It won’t always lead to loss of jobs but rather provide opportunities for the industry to increase productivity and introduce new high-paying jobs for continue reading : DTI: New technologies will not lead to job loss but will bring in new types of jobs, better productivity
Slingshot Startup and Innovation Summit panelists share updates on government efforts and studies in support of the Philippine startup ecosystem. From left: Dr. Cyrille Schwob, Head of Technology for Asia Pacific at Airbus; Prim Paypon, AIM-Dado Banatao Incubator Executive Director; Dr. Richard Abedan, USAID STRIDE Chief of Party; DTI-TIPG Usec. Nora Terrado; and Ayala Corporation continue reading : DTI empowers emerging startups anew with Slingshot 4.0