THE Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will start negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) next week, and Manila is hoping to seal a deal before the year ends, a senior official said.
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) targets to achieve a fivefold increase in trade and investments with the Philippines within three to five years once the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), the free trade agreement between Manila and Abu Dhabi, enters into force.