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‘VAT refund for tourists to boost retail industry’
by Louella Desiderio - March 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The retail industry is expecting to see a revenue boost following the signing of rules to implement the value-added tax refund for foreign tourists.
DTI, TikTok partner to help MSMEs thrive in e-commerce
by Louella Desiderio - March 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Trade and Industry has teamed up with TikTok Shop for a training program to help micro, small and medium enterprises succeed through e-commerce.
United Kingdom wants to strengthen trade ties with Philippines
by Louella Desiderio - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am
The United Kingdom (UK) is looking to grow bilateral trade with the Philippines by promoting greater use of its trade preference scheme by Filipino exporters and collaboration on technology and artificial intelligence...
Government setting up AI think tank to shape future policies
by Louella Desiderio - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am
The government is establishing a think tank focused on artificial intelligence to guide policies that will enable the country to leverage the technology, the National Economic and Development Authority said.&nb...
February trade deficit lowest in nearly 4 years
by Louella Desiderio - March 29, 2025 - 12:00am
The country posted its smallest trade deficit in almost four years in February as exports picked up while imports declined.
Government e-wallets to launch P500 million MSME loan program
by Louella Desiderio - March 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The Department of Trade and Industry is teaming up with state-run Development Bank of the Philippines and mobile wallet players GCash and Maya for a P500 million lending program for micro enterprises, particularly...
New order on vehicle manufacturing perks released next month
by Louella Desiderio - March 28, 2025 - 12:00am
The government is looking to release the joint administrative order for its vehicle manufacturing incentives program in April, later than initially scheduled.
BCDA expects to raise P48 billion from sale of NAIA property
by Louella Desiderio - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority  has signed an agreement with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) for the disposition of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 property...
‘Philippines progress still slow in hitting SDG targets’
by Louella Desiderio - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines has made progress in more than half of the Sustainable Development Goals  since 2015, but the pace remains below expectations to meet the targets by 2030, according to the Philippine Statistics...
Philippines to downgrade export targets next month
by Louella Desiderio - March 26, 2025 - 12:00am
The Export Development Council is looking to release next month its downgraded export targets for this year until the end of the Marcos administration amid domestic and external challenges.
PEZA: Philippines on radar of relocating firms
by Louella Desiderio - March 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines is becoming a preferred investment destination in Southeast Asia by firms moving away from China, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.
Lazada banks on AI, product assortment to sustain growth
by Louella Desiderio - March 24, 2025 - 12:00am
E-commerce platform Lazada aims to sustain double-digit sales growth this year by expanding product assortment and using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the shopping experience.
World Bank OKs $67.34 million loan to improve civil service
by Louella Desiderio - March 24, 2025 - 12:00am
The World Bank has approved a $67.34-million loan to support a project aimed at modernizing the Philippines’ civil service system.
PEZA releases guidelines for pharmazone development
by Louella Desiderio - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has issued the guidelines for the registration of pharmaceutical economic zones or pharmazones, in line with the agency’s push to attract medical and drug manufacturing-related...
Ajinomoto eyes 3rd facility to meet rising demand
by Louella Desiderio - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
Food company Ajinomoto Philippines Corp. is considering setting up a third manufacturing plant in the country with its output nearing full capacity.
Domestic trade value down in Q4
by Louella Desiderio - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
Goods traded within the country declined by 25 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 from the previous year amid the series of typhoons that hit the country.
Exporters group seeks more government support
by Louella Desiderio - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The country’s umbrella group of exporters is pushing for stronger government support with export performance expected to fall below target this year.
Construction activity slows in January
by Louella Desiderio - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
Construction activity slowed at the start of the year as approved building permits dropped by 14.6 percent in January, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.
Sari-sari store activity up 32% in 2024
by Louella Desiderio - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
Sari-sari store activity picked up in 2024 from a year ago, fueled by growth in the regions, according to technology startup Packworks.
Philippine creative economy rises to P1.94 trillion in 2024
by Louella Desiderio - March 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The value of the local creative economy rose by nine percent in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
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