Trade & Investments
ASEAN to address Middle East crisis spillover
ASEAN leaders are expected to issue a unified statement on the Middle East at the 40th ASEAN Summit tomorrow, outlining both a regional position and a framework for addressing future crises, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said.
TARI Estate emerging as Central Luzon’s next major industrial hub
TARI Estate is rapidly positioning itself as Central Luzon’s next major industrial hub as manufacturers increasingly expand beyond traditional economic centers in South Luzon.
DTI courts UAE investors for AI infrastructure
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Board of Investments (BOI) are deepening investment talks with United Arab Emirates firms Masdar and DAMAC Digital as the Philippines positions itself to become a regional hub for artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing under the US-backed Pax Silica initiative.
Philippines pushes ASEAN unity, targets concrete gains
The Philippines is calling for deeper integration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), warning that stronger regional coordination is now essential as global uncertainties intensify.
Agricultural trade deficit widens in March to $1.17B
The Philippines’ agricultural trade deficit widened sharply in March as import growth continued to outpace exports, highlighting persistent supply constraints despite rising overall trade, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
