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Economy

By FIRST PERSON | By Alex Magno | October 9, 2015 - 10:00am

Filipinos might be sentimental voters. But in their heart of hearts, it is the economy that matters.

Opinion

FTA between the EU and the Philippines – soon?

By Henry J. Schumacher | September 17, 2015 - 10:00am

The EU has been discussing FTAs with various ASEAN countries for quite some time, has concluded one with Singapore, has finished negotiations with Vietnam and hopes to finalize negotiations in other ASEAN countries,...

Freeman Cebu Business

Customs official bares benefits of trade pacts

By Carlo S. Lorenciana | August 14, 2015 - 10:00am

The use of free trade agreements (FTAs) will increase the competitiveness of Philippine exports because of zero or lower tariffs to be paid by importers of the country's goods, a customs official said.

Freeman Cebu Business

Deal

By FIRST PERSON | By Alex Magno | December 16, 2014 - 12:00am

In the end, a deal was reached although no one seems happy with it.

Opinion

21st Century Maritime Silk Road to benefit ASEAN: experts

December 13, 2014 - 9:00pm

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will benefit a lot from the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, experts said here Saturday.

World

ASEAN Integration – how did it evolve?

By Henry J. Schumacher | November 14, 2014 - 12:00am

Established in 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, ASEAN was the first regional institution in Asia comprised solely of indigenous Asian powers.

Freeman Cebu Business

The battle for FTA preference

By Schumacher | September 12, 2014 - 12:00am

Free trade agreements have been a hot topic in the world economy and are considered by many to be one of the most effective tools to promote and enhance cross-border trade between countries. Especially in recent...

Freeman Cebu Business

ASEAN senior economic officials meeting underway in Myanmar

July 20, 2014 - 2:05pm

A three-day ASEAN senior economic officials meeting is underway in Yangon to make preparations for an ASEAN economic ministers meeting scheduled for August, meeting sources said Sunday.

World

Phl to host ASEAN Economic Community Forum

April 1, 2014 - 9:00pm

Government officials and entrepreneurs of ASEAN will gather here for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Forum to coordinate regional efforts for development, the Trade Department said today.

Business

Marañon seeks national subsidy for sugar industry

By Danny B. Dangcalan | January 17, 2014 - 12:00am

Negros Occidental Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. the other day lamented that the national government has no subsidy to the sugar industry, with only two years left before it eventually plunged into crisis.

Freeman Region