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Government urged to relax rules on used car imports

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | June 14, 2010 - 12:00am

A foreign business chamber is asking the government to relax the rules on the importation of used vehicles, saying it is against World Trade Organization (WTO) policies to ban the sale of imported used vehicles in...

Business

RP now a viable site for investment - banker

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | June 7, 2010 - 12:00am

Investors are now looking at the Philippines as a viable investment destination when compared to its Southeast Asian neighbors, the Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ said.

Business

Investment commitments double in January-February

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | March 22, 2010 - 12:00am

Investment commitments in the country more than doubled during the first two months of the year as investments in the manufacturing sector poured in, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said over the wee...

Business

RP seeks help of US senators in saving local garment sector

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | March 15, 2010 - 12:00am

The Philippines is now looking at getting some US senators to sponsor the Save Act in the US Senate to fast track the passing of the bill which will help the local garments industry.

Business

Refleeting of PUJs with RP-made multi-purpose vehicles pushed

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | January 25, 2010 - 12:00am

The automotive industry is pushing for the refleeting of public utility jeeps (PUJs) with the country’s own model of vehicle under the Philippine Brand Vehicle (PBV) program, a ranking government official...

Business

Exports seen to pick up as global economy recovers

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | June 1, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - The country’s exports of goods and services are expected to pick up in the coming months — reversing a sharp contraction since last year — as the global economy starts...

Business

Government keeps incentives for logistics sector

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | April 8, 2009 - 12:00am

The government announced they will continue to give tax incentives to the logistics industry because of the crucial role it plays in all functions of companies.

Business

Japanese firm may invest over P1B in RP

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | December 22, 2008 - 12:00am

A Japanese firm, together with the government of Japan, is looking at the possibility of investing more than $1 billion in the country’s mining industry as it continues to explore two mine sites in Batang...

Business

DTI holds off publication of EO removing tariff on CBU automobiles

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | July 30, 2007 - 12:00am

Business

Japan cool on trade pact with Asean

By Marianne V. Go | October 9, 2005 - 12:00am

There is a growing feeling among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that Japan is no longer keen on pursuing an ASEAN-Japan Free Trade Agreement. Instead, ASEAN members have noticed that...

Business