Asia-Pacific economies urged to invest in disaster risk reduction
As natural disasters in the Asia-Pacific continue to grow in frequency and intensity, economies in the region should look at greater investments in disaster…
Schools need to align with Asia’s labor market needs—ADB
Asian universities and secondary schools must better align with labor market needs to ensure graduates have the skills and knowledge required by employers, according…
Regional best practices for express industry identified
The Conference of Asia Pacific Express Carriers (CAPEC) is open to a dialogue with the Philippine government to discuss best practices for express operators.…
The Philippine maritime industry needs no less than a visionary with strong political will to institute necessary and long-needed changes in the sector. This…
Ramon De Leon, chairman of Manila-based Pac-Atlantic Group, offered a private sector wish list for Subic Bay which, when addressed, would greatly bolster utilization…
Subic Bay upgrading port facilities to fill looming capacity shortage in Asia
The Port of Subic Bay, with its strategic location in northern Philippines, continues to modernize its facilities and expand its infrastructure to establish itself…
PH study urges investments in road, port infrastructure
A study conducted by a Philippine government think tank strongly encourages government investment in road and port infrastructure to help lower transport and trade…
Transport agreements still to be ratified by ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including the Philippines, has yet to ratify protocols and agreements relating to the liberalization of transportation services.…
US market picking up, say PH holiday décor exporters
“Some buyers are coming back to the Philippines. Another good thing is that several US-based companies are already buying now for this year’s Christmas…
Export agency pushes expansion of ro-ro policy in PH
The public-private agency Philippine Export Development Council (EDC) is urging the immediate amendment of Executive Order 170 to expand the Roll On-Roll Off (ro-ro)…
More reforms, less restrictions key to Philippine progress—WTO
Since it was last reviewed in 2005, the Philippines has taken measures to make the business environment more attractive to foreign investments. But the…
Exporters liable if controlled goods reach “bad actors”
Philippine exporters, other players in the supply chain and even the Philippines, are liable to the United Nations Security Council if dual-purpose goods reach…
Singapore – While a gloomy economic weather in 2012 can be expected, the Singaporean environmental and building markets may just continue to thrive with…
Maersk Line has joined forces with Ericsson to bring global mobile telecommunications to the oceans. Introducing extended connectivity to vessels will allow Maersk Line…
