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Goods export growth in APEC seen slowing in 2026
Goods export growth in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is projected to slow to around 1.1 percent in 2026, as temporary drivers –frontloaded trade and...
German firms stay optimistic on PH economy
Confidence in the Philippine economy remains strong among German businesses, which continue to view the country as a vital growth hub in Southeast Asia....
European Investors’ Night strengthens business bridges
The European Investors’ Night, which capped the 2025 European-Philippine Business Dialogue, transformed policy discussions into partnerships — a night where dialogue met diplomacy, and...
PH takes centerstage as EU FTA talks resume
The 2025 European-Philippine Business Dialogue (EPBD) reignited momentum toward the long-anticipated European Union-Philippines Free Trade Agreement (EU-PH FTA), signaling a shared commitment to strengthen...
DTI defers mandatory Trustmark registration to year-end
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on 15 October 2025, Wednesday, the move to make the E-Commerce Philippine Trustmark (Trustmark) registration voluntary...
Mexico, PH celebrate 460 years of Galleon Trade with flavors, stories
Four and a half centuries after the first galleon sailed from Manila to Acapulco, the Philippines and Mexico are still sailing the same cultural...
France to PH: Your leadership key to Indo-Pacific regional stability
France reaffirmed its commitment to protect marine ecosystems, promote renewable energy, and support sustainable fisheries in the Philippines, underscoring its shared responsibility in ensuring...
British Chamber stays bullish on PH despite corruption scandals
Despite the billion-peso flood control corruption scandal shaking public confidence in government and its infrastructure projects, the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) remains...
EU-PH dialogue to highlight reforms, investment prospects
European businesses are closely watching the Philippines as key economic reforms and the resumption of negotiations on the EU-Philippines Free Trade Agreement (EU-PH FTA)...
Morocco-EU pact confirms trade privileges for Moroccan Sahara
Morocco and the European Union have wrapped up negotiations to update their agricultural trade agreement, confirming that products from Moroccan Sahara will continue to...