DTI chief urges entrepreneurs to go digital Business Mirror February 7, 2017 TRADE Secretary Ramon M. Lopez has called for digital empowerment in the Philippines to continue fueling the development of the country’s digital commerce (e-commerce), a key priority on the current trade agenda. “I urge our micro, small,...

DTI pushes inlcusive growth agenda in ASEAN Business Mirror February 1, 2017 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte spearheaded the ceremonial launching of the ASEAN 2017 Business and Investment Program on 24 January in Malacañan, signifying that he is one with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in promoting inclusive,...

Local biz urged to tap opportunities in Asean Business Mirror February 1, 2017 HOME to more than 600 million people, the Asean offers many opportunities for the Philippines with its diverse markets, urbanized population with increasing incomes, growing services sector and dynamic growth trajectory. The region ranges from First...

Doing FTAs with the European Union Business Mirror February 1, 2017 Part Three The EU’s process to start FTA negotiations THE European Union can act alone to initiate and negotiate international trade agreements, as trade policy is an exclusive competence of the EU. The European Commission (EC), European Parliament...

PHL champions MSMEs, youth, women entrepreneurs for Asean 2017 Business and Investment Program Business Mirror January 24, 2017 THE Philippines, through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), on Tuesday unveiled business prong the priority areas in terms of Asean’s policy focus and resources. Asean Economic Community (AEC) 2025...