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TRADE MINISTER RAFIDAH AZIZ

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RP leads call for changes in draft Cancun Ministerial text

By Marianne V. Go | September 15, 2003 - 12:00am

CANCUN, Mexico– On the third day of what was to be the eve of the closure of the 5th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Meeting, Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel Roxas II said the Philippines now...

Business

Thailand seeks compensation for 10% petrochem tariff of RP

By Marianne V. Go | March 10, 2003 - 12:00am

Thailand is pressing its demand for compensation from the Philippines in exchange for allowing the latter to maintain a 10 percent tariff wall on petrochemical products under the ASEAN Free Trade. Agreement/Common...

Business

RP sets talks with Malaysia on NSC, AFTA

August 6, 2001 - 12:00am

The Philippines will open informal talks on at least two controversial issues during the state visit of President Arroyo to Malaysia from Aug. 7 to 9. Trade and Industry Secretary Manuel Roxas II, who will be part...

Business