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Fruits drive $329.7M in PH exports, narrow ’25 agri trade gap
The Philippines closed 2025 with a significantly narrower agricultural trade deficit in December, as a surge in farm exports — led by tropical fruits...
Dutch trade mission eyes new partnerships in semiconductors
Netherlands’ Minister of Trade and Development Aukje de Vries held high-level talks with Philippine officials and business leaders during her two-day visit to Manila,...
Dutch trade minister secures 5 agreements in 2-day visit
Five agreements between Dutch and Filipino government agencies, businesses, and academic institutions were signed during the two-day visit of Netherlands’ Minister of Trade and...
British fest draws crowds, showcases £3-B UK-PH trade ties
The Great British Festival 2026 brought together culture, commerce, and education in a two-day celebration marking 80 years of diplomatic relations between the United...
PH regains no. 2 spot in global banana exports
The Philippines has regained its rank as the world’s second-largest banana exporter in 2025, after shipments rose to 2.925 million metric tons — a...
₱3-B coco deal signals deeper 70 years of PH-Japan relations
A potential ₱3-billion integrated coconut oil processing facility — designed with renewable-energy components — has emerged as one of the headline investment leads when...
ASEAN backs PH-led ‘Prosperity Corridors’ with its vision for 2045
ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Cebu have thrown their support behind the Philippines’ 2026 chairship agenda, which centers on “Prosperity Corridors” designed to deepen...
PH not in crisis, says economist at UK-PH forum
“The Philippines is not in a crisis,” said Alvin Arogo, First Vice President and Economist of Philippine National Bank, setting the tone for the...
DA chief weighs Pakistani rice to plug gaps, guard farmers
The Philippines is cautiously opening the door to rice imports from Pakistan as part of a broader effort to diversify suppliers and deepen trade...
DTI, PSE team up to get more firms listed
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque advocates for medium and large enterprises to explore listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange...