Tag: trade and industry


  • Singapore’s 2025 Economy Surges 4.8% Ahead of 2025 Outlook

    Singapore’s 2025 Economy Surges 4.8% Ahead of 2025 Outlook

    Singapore’s 2025 GDP Growth: A Strong Start to the Year Singapore’s economy ended 2025 on a high note, expanding 4.8% year on year, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) released on Friday morning. The full-year growth figure surpasses the revised 4.4% recorded for 2024, underscoring a steady rebound across…

  • Philippines to Spotlight Renewable Energy, Minerals, and Semiconductors During ASEAN Hosting

    Philippines to Spotlight Renewable Energy, Minerals, and Semiconductors During ASEAN Hosting

    Philippines Sets Agenda for ASEAN Hosting: Focus on Renewable Energy, Minerals, and Semiconductors The Philippines will foreground three strategic sectors—renewable energy, minerals, and semiconductors—as it hosts the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced this priority as part of the country’s push to attract investment, strengthen regional supply…

  • DTI Sees Investment Upside for Philippines as ASEAN Summit Hosting in 2026 Looms

    DTI Sees Investment Upside for Philippines as ASEAN Summit Hosting in 2026 Looms

    Overview: A Strategic Boost from ASEAN 2026 Hosting The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is projecting an uptick in foreign and local investments for the Philippines as it prepares to host the ASEAN Summit and related meetings in 2026. The hosting timeline is seen as a strategic opportunity to showcase the country’s business climate,…