Trade & Investments
Philippines backs balanced WTO reform push
The Philippines is pressing for a calibrated overhaul of global trade rules as the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference opened on March 26 in Yaoundé, with Manila advocating reforms that preserve the core principles of the multilateral trading system.
Avocadoria expands abroad, enters Thailand market
Filipino dessert brand Avocadoria has stepped up its international push, opening its first outlet in Thailand and marking its third overseas market after Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. The expansion signals growing traction for homegrown food concepts abroad.
Romanian firms explore Philippine ventures across sectors
Romanian companies are increasingly eyeing the Philippines as a strategic investment and sourcing destination, following the inaugural Philippine Economic and Business Briefing held in Bucharest on March 17, 2026, according to the Foreign Trade Service Corps (FTSC).
Philippine exports extend rally as risks mount
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is stepping up support for exporters while keeping a close watch on global developments that could disrupt trade and logistics, as Philippine exports continue their growth streak.
APECO, InfiniVAN pact targets data center hub
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with InfiniVAN Inc. to accelerate digital infrastructure development, a move officials say could position the ecozone as a competitive destination for data center investments.
