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Philippines-EFTA member states reaffirm economic cooperation

By Catherine Talavera | February 15, 2023 - 12:00am

The Philippines and European Free Trade Association member states – Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland – have reaffirmed their economic cooperation as they reviewed the implementation of...

Business

EFTA wants Phl free trade deal enforced soon

October 16, 2016 - 12:00am

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states are calling for the immediate enforcement of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the group and the Philippines to allow both parties to start utilizing...

Business

Phl, EFTA to start FTA negotiations in March

By Louella Desiderio | December 22, 2014 - 12:00am

The Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) are set to begin in March negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) that will expand the parties’ trade and investments relations.

Business

Phl making big push to boost trade, investment ties with Europe

By Louella Desiderio | June 16, 2014 - 12:00am

The Philippines is making a big push to strengthen its trade and investment ties with Europe as it is set to sign a Joint Declaration on Cooperation that will serve as basis for discussions for a possible free trade...

Business

Phl eyes free trade deal with EFTA

By Louella Desiderio | April 3, 2014 - 12:00am

The Philippines is set to sign a declaration for economic cooperation with ministers of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) by June in preparation for the start of negotiations for a possible free trade agreement...

Business