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Japan and the United Kingdom (UK) have signaled concerns over a proposed measure in the Philippines that would impose a ban on the country’s export of raw minerals, according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). In a statement on its website, the WTO said the country’s proposed “export...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, left, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pose for a photo at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo, Thursday, March 27, 2025. (Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool Photo via AP) SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet with Russia's...

  The Philippines is forecast to lead trade growth from the period of 2024 to 2029 on the back of its strong electronics-focused manufacturing sector, according to the 2025 DHL Trade Atlas. The report, prepared by global logistics firm DHL and New York University's Stern School of Business,...

Editorial Asia’s strategic position in international trade has been brought to the fore by the disruptions arising from the coronavirus pandemic. Despite a marginal decline of 0.4 percent in 2020, reports indicate that Asia is still the global hub for container traffic, with nearly two-thirds of...

Five Philippine-Japan Concession projects with estimated investments of $7.5 billion are being pushed for implementation because these are critical for the country’s economic recovery. During a virtual briefing conducted by the Global Trade Venture Co., Ltd. (GTV) and Tokushima Auction Market...