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“BE WORLD-CLASS. STUDY IN THE PHILIPPINES”
Vietnamese parents and students had a chance to meet with Philippine education representatives in a recently-concluded Philippine mini-fair held at the Sheraton Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City.
The event, organized by the Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry -Bureau of Export Trade Promotion (BETP), in coordination with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC), the commercial arm of the Philippine Embassy – Ha Noi, allowed colleges and universities from the Philippines, a known producer of world-class graduates to talk about the study programs and courses available for the Vietnamese.
“Vietnamese who give primary importance to education and who wish to be more competitive in the global arena will stand to benefit in studying in the Philippines, because of the cost advantage, the proximity of both countries, and the credible reputation of Philippine schools in producing graduates who assume top professional roles all over the world,” according to the PTIC.
Among the Philipine courses that generated interest during the min-fair were management and finance programs, health-related courses, information technology courses, English as a secondary language courses, engineering, and others, etc. Vietnamese also were interested in Philippine schools with programs that will help them improve their English verbal communication skills prior to enroling in full-length degree programs in schools where the primary medium for instuction is English.
A bigger Philippine delegation is expected to visit Viet Nam next year to help foster trade in education services and other learning opportunities for both countries. Philippine-Viet Nam total trade has been growing in recent years and posted more than USD2 billion in transactions in 2008. Bilateral trade between both countries is positioned to surpass that figure anew in 2009.
For inquiries on education services in the Philippines, interested parties may contact THE PHILIPPINE TRADE AND INVESTMENT CENTER at (08) 3825.7165 and 95, or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
Vietnamese parents and students had a chance to meet with Philippine education representatives in a recently-concluded Philippine mini-fair held at the Sheraton Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City.
The event, organized by the Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry -Bureau of Export Trade Promotion (BETP), in coordination with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC), the commercial arm of the Philippine Embassy – Ha Noi, allowed colleges and universities from the Philippines, a known producer of world-class graduates to talk about the study programs and courses available for the Vietnamese.
“Vietnamese who give primary importance to education and who wish to be more competitive in the global arena will stand to benefit in studying in the Philippines, because of the cost advantage, the proximity of both countries, and the credible reputation of Philippine schools in producing graduates who assume top professional roles all over the world,” according to the PTIC.
Among the Philipine courses that generated interest during the min-fair were management and finance programs, health-related courses, information technology courses, English as a secondary language courses, engineering, and others, etc. Vietnamese also were interested in Philippine schools with programs that will help them improve their English verbal communication skills prior to enroling in full-length degree programs in schools where the primary medium for instuction is English.
A bigger Philippine delegation is expected to visit Viet Nam next year to help foster trade in education services and other learning opportunities for both countries. Philippine-Viet Nam total trade has been growing in recent years and posted more than USD2 billion in transactions in 2008. Bilateral trade between both countries is positioned to surpass that figure anew in 2009.
For inquiries on education services in the Philippines, interested parties may contact THE PHILIPPINE TRADE AND INVESTMENT CENTER at (08) 3825.7165 and 95, or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].
PHILIPPINE SHOWROOM OPENS
The Philippine Product Depot was opened in Pasay City on 13 August 2009.
Located at the HK Sun Plaza along Macapagal Avenue, the depot will serve as a marketing outlet for Philippine-made products and as a showroom for micro, small and medium-scale enterprise crafts listed under the One Town, One Product (OTOP) project all year-round.
NEW FURNITURE SHOWROOM OPENS IN PAMPANGA
The SHOWROOM of the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the Philippines (CFIP) - Pampanga Chapter was inaugurated on 5 June 2009. Located at the PFTC Building, Furniture Complex, Paralayunan, Mabalacat, Pampanga, the showroom aims to feature the furniture and furnishing products from this province which is reputed to be the source of 40% of the Philippines' furniture exports.
Visit their website at http://www.furniturephilippines.org/ to know more about the fine offerings from the CFIP-Pampanga Chapter.
Visit their website at http://www.furniturephilippines.org/ to know more about the fine offerings from the CFIP-Pampanga Chapter.
PHILIPPINE COSMETICS COMPANIES TAP VIET NAM MARKET
The Philippine Trade and Investment Center, the commercial office of the Philippine Embassy in Viet Nam organized a series of business matching sessions and gatherings for Philippine personal care and cosmetics companies that visited Ho Chi Minh City from 21-27 June 2009.
Seven Philippine companies presented their skin-care, hair-care, oral-care and body-care products to interested Viet Nam-based businesses including top retail channels, spas, beauty shops, import-export companies, and young entrepreneurs.
According to the Philippine delegates, the strong macroeconomic performance of Viet Nam over the past few years have significantly increased the purchasing power and demand for personal care items of the Vietnamese, around 60% of which are below 35 years old. The Vietnamese are also known to be very attentive to taking care of their physical appearance.
The Philippine cosmetics and personal care sector delegation included top representatives from Pascual Laboratories, Inc; Pervil Cosmetics Philippines; Okala Quality Research and Development Enterprises; Lean Processes, Inc; Aficionado; Rainiers Research and Development Institute; and Angel Sue Marketing. The business mission was headed by the Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Export Trade Promotion’s Ms. Ester Rosario.
Trade between the Philippines and Viet Nam has been steadily growing in the past years. In 2008, more than USD2 billion worth of trade products were exchanged between both countries, already surpassing the 2010 USD2 billion target set by both countries' governments.
The Philippine delegates also noted that with the slowing down of the economies of traditional markets like the US, Japan and the EU, South East Asian countries should look at one another to explore trade opportunities to ensure the dynamic growth of their local industries.
Interested parties in Viet Nam who wish to get in touch with the Philippine delegates may e-mail: [email protected] or call 84.8.3825.7195.
Seven Philippine companies presented their skin-care, hair-care, oral-care and body-care products to interested Viet Nam-based businesses including top retail channels, spas, beauty shops, import-export companies, and young entrepreneurs.
According to the Philippine delegates, the strong macroeconomic performance of Viet Nam over the past few years have significantly increased the purchasing power and demand for personal care items of the Vietnamese, around 60% of which are below 35 years old. The Vietnamese are also known to be very attentive to taking care of their physical appearance.
The Philippine cosmetics and personal care sector delegation included top representatives from Pascual Laboratories, Inc; Pervil Cosmetics Philippines; Okala Quality Research and Development Enterprises; Lean Processes, Inc; Aficionado; Rainiers Research and Development Institute; and Angel Sue Marketing. The business mission was headed by the Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Export Trade Promotion’s Ms. Ester Rosario.
Trade between the Philippines and Viet Nam has been steadily growing in the past years. In 2008, more than USD2 billion worth of trade products were exchanged between both countries, already surpassing the 2010 USD2 billion target set by both countries' governments.
The Philippine delegates also noted that with the slowing down of the economies of traditional markets like the US, Japan and the EU, South East Asian countries should look at one another to explore trade opportunities to ensure the dynamic growth of their local industries.
Interested parties in Viet Nam who wish to get in touch with the Philippine delegates may e-mail: [email protected] or call 84.8.3825.7195.
Philippine cosmetics and personal care products exporters during their fellowship night last June 22 in Ho Chi Minh City with Philippine Business Group in Viet Nam Executive Committee officers and associates, Philippine expats in Viet Nam, the Honorary Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, the Philippine Commercial Attache in Viet Nam, and Ambassador Laura del Rosario of the Philippine Embassy, Ha Noi.
The Philippine cosmetics exporters with Philippine Business Group in Viet Nam Chairperson, Mr. Benny Caleda (left, in white shirt) and Philippine Honorary Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Gerry Paglinawan (above, with necktie) during the showcase of Philippine cosmetics and personal care products held at the Little Manila Restaurant in District 7 last June 27.
The Philippine delegates with Vietnamese business people during the matching session in Ho Chi Minh City last June 24.
PHILIPPINE BUSINESS GROUP IN VIET NAM INDUCTED
HO CHI MINH CITY (23 June 2009) - Her Excellency Laura del Rosario, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, formally inducted the first-ever Executive Committee of the recently licensed Philippine Business Group in Viet Nam at the Hotel Equatorial.
Taking their oath were United Pharma's Benedicto Caleda, Chairperson; Global Executive Solutions' Lolit Ramos, Vice Chair - External Affairs; San Miguel Brewery Viet Nam's Boyet Albano - Vice Chair - Internal Affairs; hotelier Claire del Rosario-Bernabe, Executive Committee Secretary; advertising executive Winston Mayo, Executive Committee Treasurer, and San Miguel Yamamura Phu Tho's Ronaldo Gorospe.
The other members of the Executive Committee are Universal Robina Corporation's Alex Alvarez, and San Miguel non-alcoholic beverages' Edwin Carasus.
The Philippine Business Group in Viet Nam is a non-profit, non-government, non-political organization which aims to uphold the business interests of the growing number of Philippine businesses here in Viet Nam. Currently there are at least 38 Philippine-related businesses here in Viet Nam.
Also in attendance were Honorary Consul General Gerry Paglinawan, Fe Paglinawan of the Honorary Consulate Office in HCMC, Ernst and Young's Jun Torres, San Miguel Hormel VN Company's Edson Yu and Froilan Pamintuan of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center.
Taking their oath were United Pharma's Benedicto Caleda, Chairperson; Global Executive Solutions' Lolit Ramos, Vice Chair - External Affairs; San Miguel Brewery Viet Nam's Boyet Albano - Vice Chair - Internal Affairs; hotelier Claire del Rosario-Bernabe, Executive Committee Secretary; advertising executive Winston Mayo, Executive Committee Treasurer, and San Miguel Yamamura Phu Tho's Ronaldo Gorospe.
The other members of the Executive Committee are Universal Robina Corporation's Alex Alvarez, and San Miguel non-alcoholic beverages' Edwin Carasus.
The Philippine Business Group in Viet Nam is a non-profit, non-government, non-political organization which aims to uphold the business interests of the growing number of Philippine businesses here in Viet Nam. Currently there are at least 38 Philippine-related businesses here in Viet Nam.
Also in attendance were Honorary Consul General Gerry Paglinawan, Fe Paglinawan of the Honorary Consulate Office in HCMC, Ernst and Young's Jun Torres, San Miguel Hormel VN Company's Edson Yu and Froilan Pamintuan of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center.
Front row (left to right): Fe Paglinawan, Ambassador Laura del Rosario, Lolit Ramos, Claire del Rosario-Bernabe; second row: PTIC's Froilan Pamintuan, Boyet Albano, Ronaldo Gorospe, Jun Torres, PBG Chairperson Benny Caleda, Honorary Consul General Gerry Paglinawan, Edson Yu, Winston Mayo
WHY THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY WILL HOLD UP IN 2009
- Domestic Demand can still drive growth
- Trade openness vulnerability is relatively modest
- Remittances are expected to be steady and will continue to drive consumption and growth
- Business Process Outsourcing strength is expected to push growth further
- Lower prices should support demand
- Monetary easing should enhance liquidity and support domestic demand
- Higher public spending is also expected to increase domestic demand
- The banking system remains stable as a credit channel
- Other sectors are expected to post growth such as construction, real estate, agriculture and mining
- The Philippines is now better prepared compared to the past crises due to structural adjustments
- Recent tailwinds and greenshoots in the global arean could offer some support to growth
Philippine Educators attract Vietnamese students at IECE 2009
Representatives from Miriam College, St. Paul University Philippines Tuguegarao, Angeles University Foundation, Enderun Colleges and a nine-member delegation from Regions IV A&B of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges led by Laguna State Polytechnic University, participated in the 7th International Exhibition and Career Expo from 26-28 February 2009 held at the new Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in District 7, HCMC.
They welcomed visitors to the Philippine Pavilion and attended to inquiries on how Vietnamese can benefit from pursuing studies in top-caliber Philippine educational institutions. English courses, medical-related programs, hospitality management and culinary studies, international affairs, and advanced management / business degrees were among the more popular courses that drew interest from academics, parents and students.
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HCMC food companies welcome Negros Occidental business delegation
Eighteen business people from Negros Occidental visited food companies Pham Nguyen and Kinh Do, and the Investment and Trade Promotion Center of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City last 25 February. The visit, organized by the Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry - Negros Occidental provincial office, in coordination with the PTIC-HCMC, aimed to cultivate continuing exchanges between Filipino and Vietnamese businesses.
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A group from the Philippines led by businessman Mr. Mario Canizares, and wife Dr. Morena Canizares, recently brought Philippine products and services closer to Viet Nam through the VIETNAM-PHILIPPINES TRADE MISSION.
In Ho Chi Minh City from 6-8 October 2008, some 15 Philippine business people from the food, personal care, education, human resources, jewellery sectors, etc. met with around 40 counterparts from the Viet Nam business community at the Palace Saigon Hotel. They also visited the HCMC EXPO 2008 and a few Viet Nam companies in HCMC.
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