31 July 2018 Published also in Business Mirror THE Philippines is expanding its promotion drive to non-traditional global markets as the Department of Trade and Industry, through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (DTI-CITEM), looks to bring local companies in the world’s biggest automotive and electronics fairs...

31 July 2018 Published also in Business Mirror AMONG the many palatable attractions at the 12th edition of the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines was the pavilion of the project called “Dynamic Conservation and Sustainable Use of Agro-Biodiversity in the Traditional Agro-Ecosystems of the Philippines [Agro-Biodiveristy Project].” A collaboration...

28 July 2018 Published also in Business Mirror TRADE Secretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Chairman Ramon M. Lopez announced a 165-percent increase in foreign direct investments (FDI) in the first semester of the year, contributing to the 27-percent increase in overall approved investments for the period. FDI approved...

28 July 2018 By Roderick Abad Published also in Business Mirror FOR local products to penetrate Canada even further, the Philippines needs to improve its trade relation with this North American nation, said a top executive of a Canadian business group in the country. “Historically, the Philippines has [significantly]...

The Food Safety Department of the Dubai Municipality has released  External Circular, dated 17 July 2018 re: usage of food additives as authorized by the UAE standard UAE.S 192-2016. Special attention should be paid on the prohibition of the use of the food color E102 Tartrazine, except on allowed items...