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Vietnam’s ports ready to welcome megaships

Vietnam’s port system is now equipped to handle the largest ships in the world, attracting operations from 40 major international shipping lines. According to the Vietnam Maritime Administration (VINAMARINE), out of the country’s 34 ports, 30 are cap…

Stocks, peso close almost flat

MANILA: The local stock market and currency closed almost flat in Tuesday trading.

The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) finished 0.02 percent or 1.49 percent lower at 6,433.24.

All Shares slightly increased by 0.13 percent to 3,520.94 points.
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Metro Manila cops seize P934-M illegal drugs in 1-yr ops

MANILA: Police officers in Metro Manila seized PHP934 million worth of illegal drugs for the past year, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Maj. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said on Tuesday.

Citing the NCRPO’s data from July 1, 202…

Marawi resident yields P6.8-M shabu in Butuan

BUTUAN: A resident from Marawi City was caught with PHP6.8 million worth of ‘shabu’ in a drug sting operation by the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), a police official here said Tuesday.

In a report,…

DTI, Smart to empower 1M sari-sari stores with digital solutions

MANILA: The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has partnered with Smart Communications, Inc. to equip 1 million sari-sari (general merchandise) store owners across the country with knowledge on digital solutions.

On Tuesday, Smart said it has for…

Hung Yen hopes to sell specialty fruit to Japan

The northern province of Hung Yen, renowned for its fragrant and sweet longan, has worked to promote the export of the staple to Japan where stringent requirements on food safety and hygiene are in place. Hung Yen is home to more than 4,600 hectares …