DTI Sydney

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

The Philippines is making its debut at Fine Food Australia 2026, showcasing a diverse range of premium food products from Philippine exporters.

📍 Booth A35 Philippine Pavilion
📅 31 August – 03 September 2026
🏢 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Find out more details: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/filipino/en/podcast-episode/philippine-food-companies-showcase-products-at-fine-food-australia-2026/6lw0tic1q

26/08/2026

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Sydney (PTIC-Sydney) facilitated the referral of Kairos Care/Kairos Medical Group to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) as part of the Australia-based healthcare provider’s investment-focused engagements in Manila, where it explored opportunities to establish IT-BPO operations supporting its Australian health services business.

On 13 August 2026, PEZA Director General Tereso O. Panga welcomed representatives of Kairos Care/Kairos Medical Group at the PEZA Investment and Corporate Center to discuss the company’s investment plans. The delegation expressed interest in establishing export-oriented administrative and back-office operations serving its Australian and other global markets, as well as exploring partnerships with Philippine universities for internships and future talent recruitment.

PTIC-Sydney Commercial Counselor Emmanuel Ang referred the company to PEZA as part of efforts to connect Australian businesses with Philippine investment opportunities. During the engagement, Director General Panga highlighted the Philippines’ competitive advantages as an IT-BPO and investment destination, including incentives under the CREATE MORE Act, PEZA’s ecozone ecosystem, and the strong performance of Australian and IT-BPO companies registered with the Authority.

Kairos plans to eventually expand its Philippine operations to provide outsourced services to other healthcare organizations, while exploring potential partnerships with Philippine resorts for wellness, rehabilitation, mental health, and disability care programs.

Through PTIC-Sydney, DTI remains committed to facilitating Australian investment into the Philippines and advancing partnerships in IT-BPO, health services, and other knowledge-driven industries.

Philippine businesses seeking to explore opportunities in the Australian market, as well as Australian companies interested in investing in the Philippines, may contact PTIC-Sydney at [email protected].

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25/08/2026

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Sydney (PTIC-Sydney), led by Commercial Counselor Emmanuel Ang, participated in the inaugural meeting of the Philippines-New Zealand Joint Economic Commission (JEC), held in Wellington, New Zealand on 07 August 2026, alongside officials from the Philippine Embassy in Wellington and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.

Co-chaired by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary for International Trade Atty. Allan B. Gepty and New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Deputy Secretary Grahame Morton, the JEC discussed opportunities to further expand bilateral trade and investment, including cooperation in agriculture and market access, renewable energy and climate change, higher education, inclusive trade, and defense-related manufacturing.

The meeting coincided with the elevation of Philippines-New Zealand relations to a Comprehensive Partnership and the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The engagement included a roundtable at the Centre for Strategic Studies on emerging economic security issues and opportunities for cooperation.

PTIC-Sydney, through its participation, continues to support DTI’s efforts to strengthen the Philippines’ trade and investment relations with New Zealand and identify opportunities for greater economic engagement between Philippine and New Zealand businesses.

Businesses interested in exploring trade and investment opportunities in New Zealand may contact PTIC-Sydney at [email protected].

18/08/2026

🔎 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊! | The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso O. Panga welcomed Kairos Care/Kairos Medical Group on 13 August 2026 at the PEZA Investment and Corporate Center in Pasay City to discuss its plans on establishing IT-BPO operations supporting its Australian health services business.

Kairos Care and Kairos Medical Group is an Australia-based healthcare provider specializing in general practice, mental health, disability support, and aged care services.

Read more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQpJDBUuN/

26/06/2026

On 10 June 2026, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Sydney visited E.A.F. Intertrade to view Philippine products imported by the company for distribution across Australia, valued at approximately USD 1 million. As E.A.F. Intertrade’s first importation from the Philippines, the development reflects the increasing demand for Philippine products in the Australian market.

During the visit, E.A.F. Intertrade Director Richard Tran shared that the company distributes these products through major Asian retail outlets across Australia, including CitySuper, Tong Li Supermarket, and other specialty stores.

The importation was made possible through business matching and market linkage activities facilitated by PTIC-Sydney and the Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau, connecting Australian buyers with Philippine suppliers and creating new export opportunities for Philippine products.

25/06/2026

22/06/2026

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center in Sydney (PTIC-Sydney) in collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney supported the Third Philippine Construction Business Mission to Australia held from 28 April to 1 May 2026 alongside Sydney Build Expo 2026.

Organized by the Philippine Overseas Construction Board (POCB) and the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) under the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP), the mission brought together Philippine and Australian stakeholders to explore partnership opportunities in the construction and engineering sectors.

The business mission particularly featured networking activities, business meetings, and the “Build with the Philippines: A Philippine Forum on Partnership Opportunities for Australian Contractors,” which provided opportunity to explore viable pathways for partnerships, investments, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Supported by PTIC-Sydney, the mission aims to provide Philippine firms with opportunities to showcase their expertise and engage prospective partners, further advancing efforts to expand the international presence of the Philippine construction industry.