British Chamber of Commerce Chairman Chris Nelson says there is an urgent need for the UK to forge bilateral trade deals now that global trade seems poised for a comeback, supported by a Biden White House and the just-signed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.   Nelson also urges the Philippine government to go big …

    With the growing interests of the UK companies in the retail business in the Philippines, the British Chamber hosted an event with over 90 participants including many UK companies showing interest in the sector. The guest speakers featured were Steve Sy from Great Deals E-Commerce Corp. and Atty. Maria Carmela Peralta from KPMG Philippines. …

  (As released) The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines supported the European-Philippine Business Summit led by the European Chamber of Commerce Philippines, or ECCP, on October 30.   Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, for his keynote, delivered a presentation on the Philippine economic outlook.   Executive Director and Trustee Chris Nelson moderated the panel discussion on trade …

  By Alithea De Jesus | November 7, 2020 | 2:34 PM As the Philippine economy continues to face challenges in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that prompted the government to impose lockdown and strict curb on movements for almost 7 months that inevitably led to temporary shutting down economic activities, disrupted supply chains, …

By Jenina P. Ibañez | November 2, 2020 | 12:32 am   FOREIGN business groups are hoping to see concrete results from the Duterte administration’s new crackdown against corruption to increase investor confidence in the country.   The Department of Justice has formed a group to lead a probe of various government agencies for corruption, after President …

DISCOVER SGS’ NEXT NORMAL SOLUTIONS TODAY   The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in the modern era, posing unforeseen challenges to business continuity.   SGS works hard to meet those challenges and support international efforts to beat COVID-19. We are supporting medical research communities and collaborating with partners on vaccine development.   At the same time, …

  British Chamber Executive Director & Trustee Chris Nelson discussed event highlights and potential deals from the first UK-Philippines Virtual Trade Mission held on October 14.   Nelson highlighted long-term opportunities in the Philippines given the country’s promising growth and pending legislation opening up the retail sector to foreign investors. With the Brexit transition period …

By: Jenina Ibañez | October 11, 2020 | 6:34 pm     THE British business chamber said it continues to seek out investors in the retail as well as the food and beverage sectors despite the pandemic, banking on the recovery of the economy over the long term. The chamber’s first online trade fair will …

  UK-Philippines Virtual Trade Mission kicks off on October 14 By Alithea De Jesus | October 9, 2020 | 4:54 pm Given the unusual situation across the globe brought by the COVID19, the traditional annual trade mission done by the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines will be held via a virtual trade mission.   Speaking …

      (As released) The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines together with UK chambers in Sheffield and North East England hosted a webinar on business opportunities in the Philippines on Sept. 24, 2020.   The UK is the Philippines 18th largest trading partner. As this trade partnership strengthens, many opportunities for investment in retail, food …