Phl expands market access via FTAs, DEFA — Roque
The Philippines highlighted expanded market access and the successful conclusion of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) during its ASEAN…
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The Philippines highlighted expanded market access and the successful conclusion of the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) during its ASEAN…

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ASEAN economic ministers expect the region’s digital economy to reach $3 trillion by 2030, driven by the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement and deeper…

ASEAN has concluded negotiations for the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), a landmark regional pact aimed at boosting cross-border digital trade,…

‘The opportunity now is to turn ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement commitments into interoperable rules, strengthen digital infrastructure, and align…

Discover how the Philippines is spearheading the Digital Economic Framework Agreement (DEFA) to revolutionize digital trade across ASEAN. Learn about the…

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry says the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) could boost Philippine businesses, streamline digital…


The DTI says wider digital payment adoption can help MSMEs expand into e-commerce and reach customers beyond local markets, as GCash parent Mynt prepares for a…

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) sees wider use of digital payments as a way for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to reach customers…

The creative economy contributed 7.6 percent to the Philippines’ gross domestic product, generating P320 billion in creative goods exports and P427 billion in…
The Philippine creative economy reaches P2.12 trillion as the DTI pushes regional market access, digital trade and exports through the ASEAN Creative…
ASEAN is studying a proposed regional oil stockpiling initiative to strengthen energy security, with five member states expressing interest in creating…



DTI pushes the Digital Economic Framework Agreement to boost ASEAN digital trade, integration, and innovation under the Philippines’ 2026 chairship.


ASEAN economic officials convene in Manila, showcasing unity ahead of the high-level ministers' retreat. As the region faces global economic challenges,…
