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PH current account deficit doubled in Q1

The Philippines’ current account deficit doubled in the first quarter as dollar outflows from a…

Japan trade negotiator touts progress in US toll talks

TOKYO—Japan had made some progress in a fifth round of trade talks with US officials…

Rice imports fall as harvest barely rises

The importation of milled rice to the Philippines slowed down as of late May. This…

PH remains world’s largest rice importer

Philippine rice imports are projected to hit a record-high 5.5 million metric tons (MT) in…

BOC urged to scrap de minimis rule

A local trade association of retailers has formally petitioned the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to…

Fitch: PH to benefit from low US tariff

The relatively low US tariff on the Philippines could work to the country’s advantage compared…

Jollibee braces for ‘indirect’ Trump tariff impact

Despite having a strong presence in the United States via its flagship brand, homegrown fast-food…

Lower US import tariffs, seek reciprocal deal, gov’t urged

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has urged the Marcos government to consider…

PH not expected to hurt as badly from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

On April 2, United States President Trump unveiled a sweeping 10-percent tariff on all imports…

Economic woes weaken Q1 business sentiment

Local business sentiment has weakened in the first three months of the year, with the…