Trade & Investments

A new large-scale coconut processing facility by Thailand-based Thai World Group is set to bolster the Philippines’ role as a major global supplier of value-added coconut products, while generating employment and investment in Northern Mindanao.

Paraguay is seeking closer economic ties with the Philippines, including a potential free trade agreement (FTA), as the South American nation positions itself as a gateway to a regional market of roughly 300 million people, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque said.

Former finance secretary and Philippine Stock Exchange chairman Jose T. Pardo called on the private sector Wednesday to keep investing and hiring, even amid rising inflation, warning that economic recovery cannot wait.

The US government is stepping up support for the Philippines’ infrastructure ambitions, signaling faster development along the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) and enhanced opportunities for American investment.

Clark is positioning itself as a prime hub for high-technology industries, leveraging its existing semiconductor, logistics, and advanced manufacturing ecosystems, the Clark Development Corp. (CDC) said.