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Thailand, Turkey agree to resume FTA negotiations

06 tháng 11. 2024

Thứ trưởng Bộ Thương mại Thái Lan Suchart Chomklin và người đồng cấp Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ Mustafa Tuzcu đã nhất trí nối lại các cuộc đàm phán về hiệp định thương mại tự do (FTA) giữa hai nước.

Can Philippine manufacturing ever recover? On chips, semiconductors, and steel

06 tháng 11. 2024

Although it is tempting to rely on services to bring the Philippine economy to First World status (OFWs, IT-BPM, tourism, etc.), the hard evidence from the history of industrialization, as we have seen in the last article, should convince us to persevere in our efforts to develop a strong manufacturing sector which should employ at least 16% to 18% of our labor force. There is some glimmer of hope that shows that this goal is within reach if we capitalize on some ongoing trends.

China, Malaysia are two great friends, says Anwar

06 tháng 11. 2024

Malaysia and China stand as two great friends that are committed to strengthening their partnership and advancing the economic prosperity in the region, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.   

PH seeks new partnership with Saudi Arabia in sustainability, Halal industries

06 tháng 11. 2024

The Philippines is exploring fresh collaborations with Saudi Arabia in the sustainability and halal sectors, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Monday.

Thai rice exports face pressure as India lifts export ban

06 tháng 11. 2024

Thai rice exporters are bracing for increased competition as India's decision to lift its export restrictions threatens to drive down global prices, the Rice Exporters Association of Thailand has warned.

Think tank cites strategies to further boost PH-US economic ties

06 tháng 11. 2024

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on Monday cited various strategies to further boost economic ties between the Philippines and the United States.

Vietnam still dominates Philippine rice import

04 tháng 11. 2024

Vietnam continues to assert its dominance as the top rice exporter to the Philippines, with 2.91 million tonnes shipped as of the late October, or over 79% of the Philippines' total rice imports.

Thailand seeks FTA negotiations with Eurasian Economic Union

04 tháng 11. 2024

Thailand is holding talks with Russia to expedite negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).