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AirAsia’s Teleport Seeks to Transport Mindanao Farm Goods

June 04, 2021

The Malaysian budget airline sees the Philippines’ southern region among its biggest cargo markets.
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Inclusive Development of Mindanao Calls for a Localized Approach to Energy Planning

May 26, 2021

The diverse needs of the energy sector in Mindanao call for a localized and tailor-made approach to energy efficiency and conservation.
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BIMP-EAGA Freighter Service to Resume in Q3, Adds Middle East to Route

May 21, 2021

Reefer Express Line is counting on Philippine bananas to make the service profitable.
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More Indonesia Brands Seek Foray into Philippine Market

May 13, 2021

Opportunities seen for coffee, palm oil, seafoods, paper, automotive products, motorbikes, processed foods, garments, and eco-friendly craft products.
Mechatronics students in Indonesia work on their soccer-bots. Photo credit: ADB.

A 4IR-Ready Workforce May Be the Key to Faster Business Recovery

April 13, 2021

Research in Southeast Asia shows large potential returns to businesses arising from productivity increases, creating 169 million jobs by 2030.
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Japan Consulate Kicks Off BIMP-EAGA Investment Seminar Series in March

April 13, 2021

The Consulate General of Japan in Davao launched the first BIMP-EAGA–Japan Investment Seminar online on 24 March in partnership with the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA).
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Virtual Trade Show to Match Indonesian and Philippine Businesses

April 13, 2021

The Indonesian Consulate General in Davao City announced that a virtual trade show will be held on 14 April to help 13 Indonesian manufacturers look for partners in the Philippines.
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Plastic Fantastic: How Recycling Can Unlock Billions for BIMP-EAGA Economies

March 31, 2021

Right interventions, including better sorting, setting recycled content targets, and restricting disposal in landfills, among others, are key, says World Bank study.
Photo credit: Bureau of Customs, Philippines.

Breaking Down Barriers in the Logistics Industry in the Philippines

March 31, 2021

An OECD report recommends measures to enhance competition and market entry in the logistics sector for freight transport, freight forwarding, and value-added services.
Coron Island is known for World War II-era wreck diving, crystal-blue Kayangan Lake, and Barracuda Lake, a divers’ paradise. Photo credit: iStock/faizzaki.

Opening of Three Ports in Palawan to Boost Tourism, Trade

March 19, 2021

Two ports serve as gateways to two major tourist destinations in the Philippines, El Nido and Coron, while the third port is in Bataraza on the southernmost tip of Palawan.