FTAs provide certainty amid health, economic crisis Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez has underscored the benefits of free trade agreements (FTAs) amid unstable conditions brought by…
Philippines to participate in the 6th Belt and Road Summit Following the success of the Belt and Road Summit 2020, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center Hong Kong (PTIC-HK), together…
Agri-business tops trade amid pandemic: Cebu biz leaders Agriculture-based businesses topped other enterprises seen to have continuously led micro, small and medium (SMEs) ventures toward success in the new normal,…
DTI-BOI reports a rebound in manufacturing output The Department of Trade and Industry – Board of Investments (DTI-BOI) reported that manufacturing output has rebounded, based on recent data released by…
Filipino fruits arrive in Hong Kong SAR The small Filipino business exporter, Genco Fields Fruits and Vegetables, was assisted by the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) in Hong Kong…
WTO predicts strong but uneven global trade upturn after pandemic The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Wednesday global trade was primed for a strong but uneven recovery, forecasting…
PH-China trade dialogue eyed this year Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said they are hopeful to convene the next trade and investment dialogue with China this year, four years after…
Bulacan hosts first pharma ecozone in PH The province of Bulacan now hosts the country’s first pharmaceutical economic zone at the First Bulacan Business Park (FBBP) in Malolos City…
DTI adjusts cement safeguard duty in 2021 The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is adjusting safeguard duty for imported cement this 2021 for the second year of the imposition…
EU still pursuing FTAs with Asean The European Union (EU) continues to push for more trade deals with major ASEAN economies despite making slow progress following its consecutive successes with…
The IILS publishes books and pamphlets on different issues in international law. Our Recent publications include the following: Perspectives on Terrorism in the Philippine Context This book is the…
Unclaimed cargo pile up in Manila’s ports The ports in Manila are almost filled to the brim as cargo owners and consignees—apparently chafing from the initial confusion over Covid-19 lockdown…
Thailand foils trade resolution with PH THAILAND has stonewalled attempts to resolve its dispute with the Philippines over a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling on cigarette shipments, continuing the friction…
DA temporarily bans poultry from Ukraine The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and its products from Ukraine following…
PH faces possibility of higher export costs to US The Philippines may have to brace for higher export costs to the United States this year in case US President Donald…
Philippines, Japan to finalize two infrastructure loan agreementsManila and Tokyo are expected to finalize soon two loan agreements for the implementation of infrastructure projects in Metro Manila and Davao City,…
Philippine-US Free trade agreement It came as a surprise that during a visit to the Philippines in November 2017, President Trump announced that he and President Duterte have agreed to…
Foreign Investments Act changes secure House 2nd reading-OK Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) said passage of a Duterte administration priority measure amending the Republic Act 7042 or the…
We need further FDI liberalization Foreign direct investment (FDI) is important because the benefits to the destination economy are not limited to capital infusion but also technology transfer, management systems,…
Financing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from Foreign Sources: The Case of Infrastructure, the Role of Law, and the Availability of Legal Remedies The organization and conduct of a series…
‘Asia-Pacific Business Stress Vital Importance of WTO, Climate Change Mitigation and Leveraging of the Digital Economy’ Senior business representatives from around the Asia-Pacific voiced strong support this week in the…
Analysis: APEC’s Merchandise Trade Moderates Yet Services Trade Improves Trade – once a key driver of growth for the Pacific Rim region – is slowing, and its moderation is affecting…
Multilateralism: Chile’s contribution Chile will be hosting two major summits by the end of this year: APEC 2019 and COP 25 on Climate Change, which highlights the importance my country…
Philippine presses for non-tariff barriers at ASEAN meeting. Ph raised the need to review and eliminate trade-inhibiting non-tariff barriers (NTBs) at a recent meeting of Association of Southeast Asian Nation…
Philippines pursues stronger trade, investment ties with Malaysia The Philippines wants to expand trade and investment ties with Malaysia by taking advantage of opportunities available in agriculture, manufacturing, technology and…
DTI eyes free trade pact with US to boost export Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez has expressed hope for the start of formal negotiations for a…
Asia-Pacific summit closes with call to work for free trade Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific nations ended their annual summit Sunday with a call to resist protectionism amid signs of increased…