Trade & Investments
Philippines export streak hits 35-year high momentum
The Philippines’ export boom is showing signs of staying power, with merchandise shipments climbing 27.8 percent in August to USD9.11 billion—the highest monthly level in 35 years, the Department of Trade and Industry said.
BCDA deepens Japan ties across Luzon economic hubs
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) Group has secured three agreements with Japanese companies to explore infrastructure-resilience and energy-efficiency projects at major economic hubs in Luzon, as the Philippines seeks to deepen Japanese investment beyond individual facilities.
Philippines-Oman pact targets energy, infrastructure investment
The Philippines and Oman have concluded negotiations on an investment protection agreement that could strengthen the Gulf state’s participation in Philippine projects spanning energy, infrastructure, agribusiness and technology.
Asian port congestion threatens Philippine supply chains
Prolonged congestion at major Asian container ports could constrain shipping capacity for months, raising the risk of longer transit times, disrupted vessel schedules and tighter logistics capacity for Philippine importers and exporters reliant on regional transshipment hubs.
NQX, Naga City strengthen PPP for jobs, skills and shared progress
NQX Philippines (formerly Quantrics) and Naga City Leni Robredo have reaffirmed public‑private collaboration as key to workforce development, community growth, and regional progress during a recent courtesy call at Naga City Hall.
