5-Feb-2025
Business World Online
The Philippines and Chile will begin free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations in Chile this April, aiming to finalize a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) within a year. The CEPA will cover trade in goods and services, and investment, with the Philippines seeking expanded market access for agricultural products and semiconductors, while opening its market to Chilean wine.
30-Jan-2025
Fibre2Fashion
The Philippines is optimistic about starting free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the US under a potential second Trump administration, citing past support from Trump appointees. This contrasts with the Biden administration’s cautious approach. The Philippines is also prioritizing its ongoing FTA negotiations with the EU.
24-Jan-2025
Business World
The Philippines will double down on securing a bilateral free trade agreement with the US, which it assumes would be more possible under the administration of President Donald J. Trump.
2-Jan-2025
Manila Standard
The Philippine-Korea Free Trade Agreement is expected to deliver some $189 million in tariff savings for banana exporters within its first five years as the trade deal comes into force, the Board of Investments said.
11-Dec-2024
Business World
Japan is aiming to upgrade their existing trade agreement to include provisions on digital trade, sustainable development, and supply chain resilience. The Philippines seeks to bolster its exports, particularly in electronics and semiconductors, and attract more Japanese investment. Both countries are also exploring opportunities in agriculture and food security.
6-Dec-2024
Manila Standard
European companies support the resumption of negotiations for the EU-Philippines free trade agreement with 85 percent of survey respondents viewing it as critical to their business strategies.
6-Dec-2024
Business Inquirer
Canada and the Philippines have initiated exploratory talks for a potential free trade agreement (FTA), aiming to boost bilateral trade currently valued at $1.49 billion. The first round of negotiations is set for the first half of 2025. This move aligns with the Philippines’ broader strategy of expanding its trade network through FTAs with countries like the United Arab Emirates and Chile.
14-Nov-2024
Manila Standard
The Philippines and Chile concluded their 2nd Joint Economic Committee (JEC) meeting, focusing on strengthening economic ties. They explored the potential for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to boost trade and investment in areas like services, innovation, R&D, and education.
23-Oct-2024
Malaya Business Insight
The Philippines and the EU are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA). The first round of talks focused on trade in goods, services, investment, and other areas. Both sides aim to conclude the negotiations soon. The Philippines hopes to increase market access for its services in Europe. The EU and the Philippines previously negotiated an FTA but stalled in 2017.
14-Oct-2024
Philstar Global
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are set to resume next week the negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), which the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wants to conclude by 2027 to ensure continued preferential market access to the bloc.
7-Oct-2024
Business World Online
The Philippines is aiming to finalize negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates by early November. Both countries are set to exchange their second requests and offers before the upcoming negotiations, focusing on market access and remaining text issues.