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Philippines: PCCI pushes calibrated importation of pork

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s largest business organization is pushing for a calibrated importation program and stronger support for local production to help secure supply and bring down prices of pork. In a statement yesterday, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) president Benedicto Yujuico said there are measures the government should implement immediately to […]

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Thailand: New discount scheme to ease hardships

The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with 11 digital platforms to roll out new discount campaigns, running until Feb 28, to relieve economic hardship amid the pandemic. According to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, more than 100,000 shops are participating in the new campaign, with 1 million products and service items available. The 11 digital platforms […]

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Philippines: BSP expands e-payment platform

MANILA, Philippines — The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is further expanding the country’s digital payment platforms to speed up the transition to a cash-lite and eventually to a coinless and cashless society. BSP Governor Benjamin Diokno said various payment digitalization initiatives would be implemented successively starting April as the central bank aims to transform […]

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