THE free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and European Free Trade Association (Efta) member states—Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland has been working well with no critical implementation issues since the FTA’s implementation five years ago. Both are currently enjoying preferential utilization rates of 31 percent for the Philippines and 30 percent for Efta member […]
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Cement maker enters Cebu, Visayas market
A NEW player in the cement industry, Century Peak Cement Manufacturing Corp. (CPCMC), announced the start of its operations, distributing cement to its clients in the Visayas. This was after it received the go signal from the Department of Trade and Industry’s quality standard certification for its Pro (blended hydraulic) and Prime (Portland) cement products. […]
PHL halal products roadshow organized for Gulf countries
PHILIPPINE producers of Halal products will join a roadshow in the various Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries between Feb. 11 and 25, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said in a statement. The DTI organized the outbound business matching mission together with the Export Marketing Bureau and the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in […]
PHL pet food demand seen rising to $434M
PET FOOD demand in the Philippines is expected to rise 9% in 2023 in line with growing pet ownership, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said. The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in Manila projected the Philippine pet food market at $434 million this year in its Global Agricultural Information Network report. “As pets became […]
Compact CO2 Capture System Receives “Awards for Excellence” at the 2022 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards
TOKYO, Feb 1, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) received the “Awards for Excellence” at the 2022 Nikkei Excellent Products and Services Awards sponsored by Nikkei Inc., for its compact CO2 capture system developed for wide range of industries. The awards ceremony was held today at The Okura Tokyo […]
Medical decisions in the best interest of patients
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued an advisory against unethical business practices related to the promotion of prescription products and medical devices. Signed by FDA Director General Samuel Zacate, Advisory 2022–2045 reads “in the interest of service, and to ensure that medical decisions are made in the best interest of patients, the Food […]
Cebu Home and Builders Centre opens Carcar branch
CEBU Home and Builders Centre (CHBC) is bringing quality and affordable building materials to the south with the opening of its sixth branch in Carcar City on Jan. 21. Southern Cebu residents will now have easier access to the best brands of floor and wall tiles, sanitary ware and other bathroom fixtures and accessories, lighting […]
Eisai Commences Business Activities at New Pharma Sales Subsidiary in Israel
TOKYO, Jan 19, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that fully-fledged operations and business activities have begun at Eisai Israel Ltd., a pharmaceutical sales subsidiary recently established in Tel Aviv in the State of Israel (Israel). Eisai Israel is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eisai’s European regional headquarters, Eisai Europe […]
Beauty, skincare firm to expand production capacity amid robust demand
LILOAN-BASED GTCosmetics Manufacturing Inc. is eyeing to expand its manufacturing facility as demand for its beauty and skin care products increases. It will also expand its product line to include baby and hair care products. “As more people are going out and people are putting the pandemic behind them, we have seen an increase in […]
GlobalLogic Acquires Hexacta, an Innovative Digital Engineering Firm in Latin America
SAN JOSE, CA, Jan 6, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and Digital Engineering Leader, today announced the acquisition of Hexacta, a Pan-Latin-America digital and data engineering company. The acquisition is part of GlobalLogic’s continued strategy to expand its offerings, and its roster of exceptional engineering talent to […]
Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, Baby Products Fair and Stationery & School Supplies Fair open next Monday
HONG KONG, Jan 5, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The 49th HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the 14th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and 21st Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 9 to 12 January 2023. The […]
10 Iloilo towns declared ASF red zones
TEN towns in Iloilo province are now marked as red zones for African Swine Fever (ASF), with the addition of Banate on Jan. 4. Iloilo Gov. Arthur R. Defensor, Jr., in an executive order released on Thursday, directed the inclusion of the municipality of Banate in ongoing containment measures against the viral disease that kills […]
Tianyun International Signed MOU with a Leading Korean Food and Beverage Company as a Strategic Partner
HONG KONG, Jan 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Tianyun International Holdings Limited (“Tianyun International”, together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group”) (Stock Code: 6836.HK), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruit products in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), is pleased to announce that the Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]
Bintai Kinden Expands Further into O&G
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Jan 3, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Bintai Kinden Corporation Berhad (Bursa: BINTAI, 6998), a mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering services specialist, is pleased to announce that the Company’s 51%-owned sub-subsidiary, Bintai Energy Sdn Bhd (“BESB”), has been awarded a series of subcontracts by Petro Flanges & Fittings Sdn Bhd […]
DTI tracks nearly P1M worth of uncertified products in Manila, Bulacan
THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) vowed on Tuesday to further step up the crackdown on the sale of uncertified products after it tracked almost P1 million worth of non-conforming products in Manila and Bulacan. This is “to ensure that household appliances and other consumer products in the market have undergone and met safety […]
Emperador brandy sales in North America up 28%
EMPERADOR Inc. saw a 28% increase in the sales of its brandy products in North America amid increased distribution, visibility and availability globally especially in the US and Canada. “This is in line with our relentless efforts of globalization while making Emperador Brandy a household name in other parts of the world,” Emperador International Chief […]
D&L Industries to push for more sustainable consumer products
D&L INDUSTRIES, Inc. plans to make more sustainable consumer products that will be distributed through its sister marketing company, Consumer Care Products, Inc. “These are the types of products that we’re going into more in our group. Our group is really known for business-to-business, meaning ‘yong binebenta namin binibili ng ibang kumpanya (what we sell […]
Tianyun International Successfully develop new Fruit Chunks Vitamin Sports Drink and Fruit Enzyme Sports Drink, Accelerates our expansion to the functional beverage market
HONG KONG, Dec 19, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Tianyun International Holdings Limited (“Tianyun International”, together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group”) (Stock Code: 6836.HK), a leading seller and manufacturer of processed fruit products in the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”), is pleased to announce that following the successful launch of the Group’s own […]
Pork product prices remain stable in Cebu City
PRICES of pork products in Cebu City remain stable a few days before Christmas amid the threat of the African swine fever (ASF) in the country. But the city’s Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) saw an increase in prices of poultry products due to the high cost of feeds. In an interview with […]
Bohol-based Alturas Group opens hardware store in Panglao
THE Alturas Group of Companies is riding the economic momentum of Bohol by expanding its hardware business—Fixrite. The homegrown firm opened Fixrite Hardware-Panglao on Dec. 8, 2022, in Barangay Bolod, Panglao, Bohol, a few kilometers away from the Bohol Panglao Island International Airport. The store offers a wide range of products, from simple hand tools […]