Asia’s vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plastics
Petrochemical companies mainly in South Korea and Japan have scaled back production capacity, sending the cost of basic goods such as plastic bags surging.
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Petrochemical companies mainly in South Korea and Japan have scaled back production capacity, sending the cost of basic goods such as plastic bags surging.
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Manila Water said customers in its East Zone concession area will continue to receive uninterrupted water service despite the ongoing El Niño and reduced water…
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‘By hosting investor companies, PEZA has been the backbone of the Philippine economy, contributing 51 percent of its exports across the globe.’
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The Philippines is strengthening its position in the Middle East fresh fruit market after shipping 18 metric tons of premium MD2 pineapples to the United Arab…
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‘Maynilad continues to invest in technologies that will help us meet evolving water supply and treatment challenges. With ceramic UF, we are building on a…
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Over the 10-day relief operation, 82,000 liters of potable water reached more than 58,000 earthquake-affected individuals.
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BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) — Iraqi security forces launched raids in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone early Sunday to arrest officials including lawmakers suspected of…
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they were taking measures to control traffic in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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Regional government leaders are joining forces to combat alleged food cartels and supply monopolies in Central Visayas, proposing a multi-province task force…
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BAGUIO CITY — Residents and visitors of Baguio City will have to wait longer for relief from recurring water shortages after the city’s flagship rainwater…
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The Singapore-registered container ship EVER LOVELY sustained minor damage to the bridge area from an unknown projectile.
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Consumer confidence deteriorated sharply in the second quarter of 2026 as Filipino households grew increasingly concerned about rising food and fuel prices…
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TEHRAN (AFP) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Thursday warned against any crossings of the Strait of Hormuz without authorization, saying vessels not complying…
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Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival has declined to declare a citywide energy crisis, stating that local officials must first monitor power reserves and potential…
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has granted temporary regulatory relief to banks and quasi-banks to help cushion the impact of financial market…
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The Philippine government is seeking up to $1.5 billion in emergency financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to help cushion the economy from the…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) suffered another broad-based selloff to begin the week, falling 100.33 points, or 1.64 percent, to 6,035.02, while…
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