
APEC trade growth to decline amid escalating trade tension
‘Trade growth is set to decline sharply across APEC due to lower external demand, particularly in manufacturing and consumer goods, while rising uncertainty…
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‘Trade growth is set to decline sharply across APEC due to lower external demand, particularly in manufacturing and consumer goods, while rising uncertainty…

Strong technology demand drove double-digit Asia-Pacific trade growth in Q1 2026, with APEC merchandise exports rising 18.8 percent in value, while researchers…

Strong technology demand drove double-digit merchandise trade growth across APEC in the first quarter of 2026, although risks remain.

APEC adopted new guidelines to prevent non-tariff measures from becoming unnecessary trade barriers, promoting transparent regulations, lower compliance costs…

APEC has adopted new best practice guidelines to keep non-tariff measures from becoming unnecessary barriers to trade, promoting transparent, WTO-consistent…


‘Undersecretary Gepty, on behalf of DTI Secretary Cristina Roque, stressed that “building resilient supply chains is now a prerequisite for stability,…

‘We see growing opportunities for Filipino and New Zealand firms to partner in food and agritech, digital services, and education,’ according to New Zealand…


President Marcos Jr. urges APEC leaders to uphold fair trade, restore WTO’s dispute system, and push digital, sustainable, and inclusive growth.

President Marcos Jr. joins world leaders at APEC 2025 in South Korea, highlighting digital transformation, AI growth, and stronger regional ties.



In Phnom Penh, President Marcos hailed steady growth in Philippines–Cambodia trade, urging businesses to deepen partnerships and seize opportunities ahead of…

The DTI's Bagong Pilipinas Tatak Pinoy National Trade Fair highlighted the economic and technological transformation of Filipino MSMEs. The five-day event…

‘This marks a notable reversal from earlier forecasts when WTO economists anticipated continued trade expansion, supported by improving macroeconomic…

Merchandise exports grew by 3.9 percent in volume and 1.6 percent in value, with imports also showing improvements.

‘Projections paint a picture of robust recovery in 2024 as bright prospects are seen for trade in the APEC region in the near term. The regional average is…

‘The Philippines is reaffirming its commitment to upholding the World Trade Organization’s role in fostering a rules-based, non-discriminatory, free, open,…