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Vietnam says GDP grew 8.0% in 2025

HANOI—Vietnam said Monday its economy grew 8.0 percent last year, thanks to gains in services, construction and exports and despite fresh US tariffs taking...

Trade group seeks support for MSMEs amid 19% US tariff

The Export Development Council–Networking Committee on Legislative Advocacy and Monitoring asked Congress to strengthen support measures for small businesses following the imposition of a...

PH garments sector eyes modest rebound with tariff cuts

The Philippines' garments, textile and apparel sector expects a modest rebound next year, with exports expected to rise 2 percent to 5 percent from...

US tariff exemptions expected to boost PH agriculture exports

The United States’ decision to extend tariff exemptions on key Philippine agricultural exports, particularly tropical fruits, has lifted a major source of uncertainty for...

PH secures broader US tariff exemptions for farm exports

The United States has granted broader exemptions from reciprocal tariffs, now covering the majority of the Philippines’ key agricultural exports to the American market,...

Philippine semiconductor exports face US tariff threat

The Philippines’ vital semiconductor export sector is expected to see flat-to-moderate growth this year and next, with risks weighed down by a shift in...

DTI ramps up support for exporters as higher US tariffs take effect

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Thursday it is ramping up support programs to connect exporters with buyers, simplify customs procedures and...

Oxford, Citi expect another BSP rate cut in fourth quarter

Global research firm Oxford Economics and US bank Citi expect another interest rate cut by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in the fourth...

PH economy continues to thrive, navigates AI and tariff headwinds

The Philippine economy is navigating challenges from global trade shifts, artificial intelligence advancements and geopolitical tensions, but remains resilient, with an annual growth above...

US tariff deal a downgrade for Philippines—PIDS paper

A report by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) says the recent trade deal with the United States has put the Philippines at...

FedEx seminar

Federal Express Corp. announces that it will host a webinar on Aug. 20, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on ‘Understanding the Latest...

Semiconductor firms sound alarm over new 100% US tariff

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc. (SEIPI) has raised alarm over US president Donald Trump's decision to impose a 100...

DTI to aid Filipino exporters as 19% US tariff takes effect

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it is moving swiftly to assist sectors affected by the United States' new 19-percent tariff on...

Peso plunges to 58.32 a dollar ahead of 19% US tariff implementation

Philippine stocks plummeted Thursday, falling below the 6,300 level, and the peso slid to 58.32 against the US dollar a day before the 19-percent...
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