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Archive for the ‘Philippines’ Category

The International Trade Council is pleased to report on the signing of a significant Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and South Korea. This momentous occasion took place during the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, and is poised to strengthen economic ties and promote increased cooperation between the […]

News, Philippines, South Korea

September 7, 2023

The International Trade Council is pleased to recognize the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and South Korea during the ASEAN Summit in Indonesia. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced this significant development, emphasizing its potential to strengthen investment relations and create employment opportunities.   President Marcos highlighted that the FTA underscores […]

United Kingdom Considers Establishing Joint Trade and Economic Committee with the Philippines The International Trade Council reports that the United Kingdom (UK) and the Philippines are in discussions regarding the potential formation of a Joint Trade and Economic Committee (JETCO). The aim of the JETCO would be to strengthen economic connections between the two nations. […]

The International Trade Council warmly welcomes the announcement by the EU and the Philippines about their commitment to delve into the potential relaunch of negotiations for a holistic, contemporary, and balanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA), underpinned by sustainability. Both entities will soon initiate a bilateral ‘scoping process’ to gauge the mutual understanding they share concerning […]

In a move aimed at bolstering foreign direct investments (FDI), the Philippines officially launched its “green lanes” for significant strategic investments. The initiative, intended to attract capital inflow into the country, will streamline the process for obtaining necessary documents to establish businesses within the nation, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).   […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s recent call for ASEAN member states to demonstrate their commitment to the principle of free trade. This call was made during the plenary session of the 42nd ASEAN Summit held in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.   The Philippine government has shown its commitment to this […]

The International Trade Council acknowledges the decisions made by the Philippines and New Zealand to reject the inclusion of Myanmar in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest free trade agreement. This move broadens international opposition to the military takeover in Myanmar, which has led to violence, democratic setbacks, and trade and diplomatic […]