The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has found that the Philippines' failure to prohibit and effectively block imports of goods produced with forced labor may unfairly burden US commerce, exposing Philippine exports to potential new tariffs under a Section 301 investigation.
Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), the fully automated facility run by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) at Australia’s Port of Melbourne, has deployed four new Kalmar hybrid automatic container carriers as part of its expansion plan.
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the BARMM’s Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) have signed two key agreements: a Transition Agreement (TA) on power and electrification, and a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on energy efficiency.
Puregold Price Club, Inc. and GCash are expanding digital payment and financial management tools for sari-sari stores, a move aimed at accelerating financial inclusion and helping thousands of small retailers modernize their operations.