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DTI: PH EYES STRONGER ECONOMIC TIES WITH FRANCE

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 Roque.  Speaking at the Philippines-France Business Forum, Roque emphasized the country’s commitment to strengthening its economic ties with France and outlined specific industries ripe for collaboration. […]

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SISTER CITIES DAVAO, JINJIANG INK TRADE DEALS

Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, on behalf of Davao City signed agreements with the Senior Adviser of the Jinjiang Municipal Government, Mr. Zhang Wenxian, further strengthening the relationship between Davao City and Jinjiang City in various areas of cooperation. The parties signed the Framework Agreement between Davao City and Jinjiang City for Economic, Trade, […]

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PH FORGES STRONGER AGRICULTURE, TRADE TIES WITH US

The Philippines and the United States (US) will continue to strengthen cooperation in their respective agriculture sectors, focusing on food systems transformation through resilient and climate-smart production systems amid the protracted global COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack, Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar mentioned […]

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DUTERTE’S JAPAN TRIP YIELDS P288-B WORTH OF BUSINESS DEALS – LOPEZ

At least P288.804 billion worth of business agreements and letters of intent were signed between the Philippines and Japan on the sidelines of President Rodrigo Duterte’s working visit to Japan. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the 26 signed agreements show the confidence Japanese business leaders have in investing in the Philippines. “These agreements emphasize the […]