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Philippines: AsPac countries commit to improve food systems

MANILA, Philippines — Agricultural ministers in Asia and the Pacific, including the Philippines, have committed to promote the use of socio-technical innovations to improve food systems that will reduce hunger and malnutrition, and enhance food security in the region, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). This was among the commitments and agreements forged during […]

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Thailand: Further diesel excise cut sought

The Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) has called on the government to further cut diesel excise tax and abandon sales of diesel, blended with expensive palm oil-derived methyl ester, for six months to better control domestic diesel prices during the global oil price surge. The Energy Policy Administration Committee earlier decided to reduce the […]

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Cambodia: ‘Slight’ logistics rate hike from Ukraine row

Cambodia’s logistics and transportation companies are considering a “slight” increase in prices due to the rising cost of fuel triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to industry experts and key players. Cambodia Logistics Association (CLA) president Sin Chanthy told The Post on March 14 that the Cambodian logistics sector, which has been severely affected by […]

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Philippines: Ukraine conflict may stall recovery in cargo flows

MANILA, Philippines — Uncertainties brought about by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine may affect an expected strong recovery in cargo flows, according to a top executive of ports operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI). ICTSI said the war sets several uncertainties, with the potential to disrupt businesses and institutions and poses threat […]

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Thai chicken factories win Saudi export approval

After 18 years of suspended exports, 11 Thai chicken factories have been given permission by Saudi Arabia to export chilled and frozen fresh chicken, effective as of March 13. According to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit, on March 13 the commercial ambassador in charge of the Saudi market and a charge d’affaires of the Thai Foreign […]

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