China is expected to start talks with Southeast Asian nations about an upgrade to their giant free-trade zone in a potential boost to the stability of Beijing's manufacturing supply chains amid mounting rivalry with the United States.
The ratified Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will come into effect for Malaysia on Nov 29, according to International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
THE Commission on Population and Development (Popcom) will recommend the reduction in tariffs for modern contraceptives as the peso continues to depreciate against the dollar. Popcom Executive Director and Undersecretary Juan Antonio A. Perez III told the BusinessMirror that all of the country’s modern contraceptives are sourced from other countries.…