Trade & Investments
APECO eyes Eastern seaboard logistics gateway role
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) is positioning its Pacific-facing ecozone as a future logistics and maritime gateway, betting that its location in northeastern Luzon could unlock new trade flows along the Philippines’ underutilized eastern seaboard.
Intellectual Property group sets Greenhills help desk
The Philippines is stepping up efforts to curb counterfeit trade with plans to establish a help desk inside Greenhills Shopping Center, a retail hub long flagged internationally for intellectual property violations.
LGUs pressed to accelerate digital collections
Local government units (LGUs) are being urged to fast-track the modernization of public collection systems as digital payments continue to dominate everyday transactions in the Philippines.
HD Hyundai expands $2B Philippine shipyard hub
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is expanding in the Philippines, executing nearly USD2 billion in maritime projects while expanding its industrial footprint in Subic, a top executive announced at the Philippines–Korea Business Forum.
Philippines, South Korea ink 7 deals boosting industries
Philippine and South Korea companies sealed seven major deals on Wednesday, signaling a big leap in bilateral economic cooperation.
