China ‘strongest partner’ in Philippines’ recovery: Marcos
According to Marcos, he will continue President Rodrigo Duterte’s “independent” foreign policy but he sees future ties between the Philippines and China “developing in…
Trade
Skyrocketing lumber prices push up costs of homes, furniture
Russia has banned the export of wood chips and veneer — plywood material that is used for house ceilings and walls — to Japan and other countries in retaliation for economic…
Filipinos to feel brunt of food crisis toward end-2022
According to a live tracker developed by international agricultural research center International Food Policy Research Institute, some 20 countries have imposed export…
We still suffer despite end of export ban: Palm oil farmers
Indonesian Palm Oil Association secretary-general Eddy Martono said producers were struggling to revive exports even though the government had approved permits for the shipment of…
More fish imports for Philippines as China blocks Filipino fishers
An alliance of fisherfolk said the shortage of fish was the byproduct of the government’s poor response to a continuing spike in oil prices and China’s blockade of traditional…
Customs agreement offers faster clearance for Singapore exports to Asean nations
The Mutual Recognition Arrangement, which will be signed by the 10 South-east Asian states later this year, aims to enhance supply chain security and facilitate trade in the…
Food supply a global issue too: Malaysia PM
He also added that the global supply chain was affected by the Ukraine-Russia conflict as well as Covid-19, resulting in world food prices rising by more than 30%.
‘IPEF not about choosing between US, China’: Former US Trade Representative negotiator
Former US Trade Representative negotiator Wendy Cutler also said the initiative is largely aimed at setting common regional standards for sectors including clean energy, digital…
Shipping boom expected after Shanghai re-opening
Although the Port of Shanghai has been operational, capacity was largely restrained because of the reduced availability of goods in the past two months. The port is the world's…
The truth about Pakistan’s Russian oil deal prospects
Saving a few billion dollars is probably not in the best interest of a nation like Pakistan, at the end of the day.