FTA breakthrough seen boosting trade
The Philippines’ exporters welcomed the substantial progress in negotiations for a Philippines-EU free trade agreement, saying it could expand market access,…
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The Philippines’ exporters welcomed the substantial progress in negotiations for a Philippines-EU free trade agreement, saying it could expand market access,…
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The lavish welcome masks deep tensions over thorny topics including the trade war.
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ASEAN Deputy Secretary-General Satvinder Singh said European businesses continue to expect a broader ASEAN-EU free trade agreement. ‘The elephant in the room…
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ASEAN strengthens trade and investment ties with India, Russia and the UK as the region seeks resilient supply chains and greater economic stability amid…
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ASEAN deepens trade and investment cooperation with Russia, India and the UK as the region seeks stronger supply chains and economic resilience.
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EU-ASEAN Business Council executive director Chris Humphrey said European companies need predictable and transparent trading conditions to make longer-term…
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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…
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Strong technology demand drove double-digit merchandise trade growth across APEC in the first quarter of 2026, although risks remain.
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BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr. says Pax Silica could boost Philippine exports and ease pressure on the peso, but warns the currency is unlikely to return to P60…
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China remained the Philippines’ top import source while the US led export markets in July, as total trade rose 16.3 percent and the deficit widened to $5.97…
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Philippine domestic trade volume fell 37.9% in Q2 to 10.57 million tons, driven by a sharp decline in waterborne shipments, PSA data showed.
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Philippine domestic trade volume fell 37.9 percent to 10.57 million tons in the second quarter, dragged by a sharp decline in waterborne shipments despite road…
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The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) declined to $103.3 billion at the end of July from $104.7 billion a month earlier, while the country posted…
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Diversification is not without costs. Higher procurement expenses as a major challenge were cited by 90 percent of respondents in a joint report by the…
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APEC adopted new guidelines to prevent non-tariff measures from becoming unnecessary trade barriers, promoting transparent regulations, lower compliance costs…
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APEC has adopted new best practice guidelines to keep non-tariff measures from becoming unnecessary barriers to trade, promoting transparent, WTO-consistent…
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Four exotic cockatiels were rescued in Zambales during an anti-illegal wildlife trade operation, with authorities preparing charges against individuals…
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