Chinese cosmetics manufacturers expanding in PH Manila Bulletin December 11, 2016 Chinese cosmetics, personal hygiene, and daily cleaning products manufacturers are keen on putting up production facilities in the country for local and ASEAN markets. Xu Ning Ning, executive president of the China-ASEAN Business Council, told reporters at the...

Subic shipbuilder Hanjin is top exporter in PH Sun Star December 10, 2016 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recently recognized Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction-Philippines (HHIC-Philippines) as top exporter for the machinery and transport equipment sector in the country. The Top Sectoral Exporter...

Philippines seaweed industry explores new carrageenan applications The Freeman December 10, 2016 CEBU, Philippines – Seaweed industry players in the Philippines are starting to explore new applications of carrageenan to expand market coverage. Seaweed Industry Association of the Philippines (SIAP) chairman Maximo A. Ricohermoso said in an interview that...

South Korea to assist PH in e-vehicles dev’t Manila Bulletin December 10, 2016 The Korean government has expressed interest to assist the Philippines in the development of its manufacturing with special emphasis on the electric vehicles as well as granting more market access for the country’s agriculture products. Trade...

Export stakeholders vow closer coordination for growth The Philippine Star December 9, 2016 MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine exporting community has vowed to work closely together to address prevailing concerns in the sector. Officials from the Department of Trade and Industry, the Export Development Council and the Philippine Exporters...