Trade and economic cooperation
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European Union/ ASEAN - Franck Riester’s participation in the 23rd ministerial meeting (Nov. 30)
Franck Riester, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, took part last November 30 in the 23rd meeting of EU-ASEAN foreign ministers via video conference.
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The 2019 Annual Report: Foreign investment in France
The French government’s economic reforms are proving successful, as France’s attractiveness rose sharply in 2019 (Press release - Paris, June 2, 2020). “The 2019 Annual Report: Foreign investment in France” released reflects the confidence foreign investors have in France as a business location.
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La French Tech community label launched in the Philippines
The Embassy of France is pleased to announce the launch of the French Tech community label in the Philippines. We congratulate the Philippine-based French entrepreneurs in the innovation sector whose commitment was invaluable to this success. The establishment of a French Tech community in the Philippines launches a new phase in the development of this dynamic community that contributes to the image of an enterprising France that stands out internationally.
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“Heart of Alsace Travel” launch in the Philippines
Last March 12, 2019, French Ambassador Nicolas Galey and his wife, Camélia Galey, were honored to welcome a delegation led by Marie-Reine Fischer, President of the Eastern France Tourism Agency, on the occasion of the launch of “Heart of Alsace Travel” in the Philippines.
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Launch of Team France Export in the Philippines
Last January 15, French Ambassador Nicolas Galey attended the launch of Team France Export in the Philippines. The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines (CCI France Philippines) is now the single operator of this export support platform in the Philippines to facilitate market access for French exporters, particularly SMEs.
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Launching of the feasibility study for an urban cable car project in Metro Manila
French Ambassador Nicolas Galey was welcomed by the Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade at the Department of Transportation in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 for the launching ceremony of the feasibility study for an urban cable car project in Metro Manila.
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French wine exporters upbeat on growing Philippine market
A business delegation of 13 French wine producers and exporters arrived in Manila on October 29 to meet local importers and learn more about the Philippines’ growing market for wines and spirits. This business mission is part of Tastin’France, a series of global professional wine tasting events that take place in more than 65 cities all over the world, organized by Business France.
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French Ambassador visits Clark Freeport Zone
In a visit last October 22, French Ambassador Nicolas Galey was briefed on the various developments of the Clark Freeport Zone, the fastest growing export-oriented investment destination in the Philippines with nearly 1,000 locators in manufacturing and services activities, employing 115,000 workers and accounting for almost $5 billion worth of annual exports.
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France expresses support in developing PH maritime capabilities
French Ambassador Nicolas Galey attended the commissioning ceremony of the BRP Panglao and the BRP Boracay, two brand new 24-meter fast-patrol boats manufactured by the French shipbuilder OCEA, during a ceremony held at the National Headquarters of Philippine Coast Guard last October 15 in Manila.