DTI Singapore

22/10/2026

Five outstanding young agri-startups supported by the Department of Agriculture’s Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program are set to showcase their innovative products and inspiring entrepreneurial journeys at the Asia-Pacific Agrifood Innovation Summit 2026, happening on October 27–29, 2026, at the Suntec Convention Centre in Singapore.

PTIC Singapore is supporting them through business matching efforts. If you're an investor/buyer/distributor who is keen to meet any of the delegates, please send us an email at [email protected].

21/10/2026

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐌𝐍𝐄𝐗’𝐬 ₱𝟏𝟖𝟎𝐌 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is fast-tracking Singaporean manufacturer MNEX’s ₱180-million plant in Batangas toward its target start of production in early 2027, following up on the investment registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) in December 2025.

DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with MNEX Chief Executive Officer Cindy Goh-Cabral on October 10 on the sidelines of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Singapore. The meeting checked on the progress of the facility, MNEX’s first manufacturing investment in the Philippines, and the support it needs to begin operations.

Full story here: https://www.dti.gov.ph/dti-overseas/singapore/dti-singapore-news/dti-backs-mnexs-₱180m-batangas-precision-plant-drive-local-production-jobs

21/10/2026

𝐃𝐓𝐈 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐈 𝐒𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥’𝐬 $𝟐𝐁 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is accelerating the progress of I Squared Capital’s US$2-billion investment commitment in the Philippines, actively reviewing the development of the firm’s fuel storage, pipeline, and cold storage projects to secure expedited government support.

DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque met with I Squared Capital’s Managing Director Kunal Agarwal and Operating Advisor Nishant D’Souza on October 10 at Hilton Singapore Orchard, on the sidelines of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Singapore.

Full story here: https://www.dti.gov.ph/dti-overseas/singapore/dti-singapore-news/dti-fast-tracks-i-squared-capitals-2b-infrastructure-push-energy-logistics-cold-storage

21/10/2026

𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙁𝙚𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙨 𝙅𝙧., together with the Philippine delegation, including DTI 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀. 𝐑𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞, met with Vena Energy executives to discuss the company’s investment plans and their contribution to strengthening the country’s energy security and advancing its clean energy targets.
Vena Energy is committing an additional ₱52 billion to develop 1.29 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity over the next two years, building on its existing and ongoing projects in Pangasinan and Ilocos Norte to help meet the Philippines’ growing demand for reliable, cleaner energy.

21/10/2026

Mitsubishi Corporation’s US$700-million investment in Ayala Corporation underscores growing investor confidence in the Philippine economy and its long-term growth potential. The investment also strengthens partnerships supporting the development of the country’s first Intelligent City in Makati and the expansion of digital financial services through GCash.
𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙁𝙚𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍. 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙨 𝙅𝙧., together with the Philippine delegation, including DTI 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀. 𝐑𝐨𝐪𝐮𝐞, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating a competitive, investment-friendly environment that translates major investments into jobs, innovation, and greater economic opportunities for Filipinos.

02/10/2026

2 DAYS TO GO! 🛍️✨
Come for the music, stay for the finds! 💜
Explore the PMCC Singapore marketplace, meet our participating exhibitors, and discover what they have in store. Bring your friends and show some love to the brands and creatives joining us!
🎟️ Make the most of your visit with our stamp rally—MORE STAMPS, MORE PRIZES! Check the posted mechanics and collect your stamps before submitting your Event Passport. Prizes are available while supplies last.
📋 Register for the event:
https://forms.gle/GBYR3kzWaHwsfKAx5
📍 lyf Funan Singapore
📅 October 4, 2026 | 11 AM

2 DAYS TO GO! 🛍️✨

Come for the music, stay for the finds! 💜

Explore the PMCC Singapore marketplace, meet our participating exhibitors, and discover what they have in store. Bring your friends and show some love to the brands and creatives joining us!

🎟️ Make the most of your visit with our stamp rally—MORE STAMPS, MORE PRIZES! Check the posted mechanics and collect your stamps before submitting your Event Passport. Prizes are available while supplies last.

📋 Register for the event:
https://forms.gle/GBYR3kzWaHwsfKAx5

📍 lyf Funan Singapore
📅 October 4, 2026 | 11 AM

29/09/2026

Did you spot the clue? The P-POP Music and Culture Caravan is heading to Singapore for the first time! 🇸🇬🇵🇭

Join us on 4 October 2026 at lyf Funan Singapore with KAIA and PIXIE.ph , plus workshops, a marketplace, and more.

Admission to the Caravan is absolutely free! ✨

The Meet & Greet has limited slots and requires separate registration. Full details are coming soon. 👀

Presented by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, International Cultural Programs , Music Matters Live, and Black Star Entertainment, in partnership with the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, Create Philippines, CITEM, and lyf Funan Singapore.

We’re excited to see you there! 🎶🖋🫶

Did you spot the clue? The P-POP Music and Culture Caravan is heading to Singapore for the first time! 🇸🇬🇵🇭

Join us on 4 October 2026 at lyf Funan Singapore with KAIA and PIXIE.ph , plus workshops, a marketplace, and more.

Admission to the Caravan is absolutely free! ✨

The Meet & Greet has limited slots and requires separate registration. Full details are coming soon. 👀

Presented by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, International Cultural Programs , Music Matters Live, and Black Star Entertainment, in partnership with the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, Create Philippines, CITEM, and lyf Funan Singapore.

We’re excited to see you there! 🎶🖋🫶

22/09/2026

𝗗𝗧𝗜 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗘𝗫 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲

The Philippines showcased its construction, architecture, and engineering design services and outsourcing (CAEDSO) capabilities to a Singapore audience at “Build with the Philippines: A Forum on Partnership Opportunities with Singapore,” held during BEX Asia 2026 at Marina Bay Sands on 3 September 2026.

The forum, organized by the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry through the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Singapore (PTIC-Singapore) and the Philippine Overseas and Domestic Construction Board (POCB), brought together Philippine and Singaporean built-environment companies to explore direct commercial partnerships in the sector.

Read full story here: https://lnkd.in/eezK_KmT

01/09/2026

Last day to secure your spot for free at BEX Asia! Registration at BEX Asia is needed for you to attend the Build with the Philippines Forum on 3 September!

Register to attend BEX Asia (Free until 1 September, 2026): https://au.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=100246634&source=PPC
Participation is free, but slots are limited.
Reserve your seat now at the Build with the Philippines forum:
https://forms.gle/UuwaJg2Lq5hLvuJe7

25/08/2026

9 days to go before the Build with the Philippines Forum at BEX Asia!

Secure Your Spot
Register to attend BEX Asia (Free until 1 September, 2026): https://au.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=100246634&source=PPC
Participation is free, but slots are limited.
Reserve your seat now at the Build with the Philippines forum:
https://forms.gle/UuwaJg2Lq5hLvuJe7

We are excited to invite you to be part of a high-impact international initiative — the First Philippine Construction Business Mission to Singapore, taking place from 31 August – 05 September 2026, alongside the Built Environment Expo (BEX) Asia.

This Mission is part of our strategic campaign to position the Philippines as a trusted partner in construction and a leading hub for Architecture and Engineering Design and Services Outsourcing (AEDSO). This strategic activity is organized by the Philippine Overseas Construction Board, an implementing agency under the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines that is attached to the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in collaboration with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) and the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Singapore.

Why This Matters for You
This Mission brings together top-tier Filipino construction, engineering, and architecture firms.

🔗 Learn more about the Philippine Delegation and their capabilities here: or visit https://tinyurl.com/PHSGConstructionMission2026
Exclusive Forum Invitation
As a highlight of the mission, POCB is hosting a premium knowledge-sharing and networking event:
BUILD WITH THE PHILIPPINES: A Philippine Forum on Partnership Opportunities with Singapore
📅 03 September 2026
🕑 10:30 AM
📍 Event Square, BEX Asia 2026, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave., Singapore

This forum is designed as a high-level platform to:
-Connect prospective partners directly with the Philippine delegation
-Explore joint ventures, subcontracting, outsourcing, and other collaboration opportunities
-Enable strategic, two-way partnerships in construction and AEDSO

Secure Your Spot
Register to attend BEX Asia (Free until 1 September, 2026): https://au.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=100246634&source=PPC
Participation is free, but slots are limited.
Reserve your seat now at the Build with the Philippines forum:
https://forms.gle/UuwaJg2Lq5hLvuJe7

For inquiries, please contact:
📩 Ms. Luz Wendy Noble (PTIC Singapore)
📧 [email protected]
📩 Ms. Janiela L. Mungcal (POCB)
📧 [email protected]