Record-high fake goods seizure in 2023 due to increased ops

MANILA: The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) reported on Friday the value of seized counterfeit goods in 2023 hit a record-high of PHP26.86 billion.

These fake goods confiscated by the National Committee on Intellectual Proper…

IMF begins selection process for next managing director

ISTANBUL: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its executive board has initiated the selection process for its next managing director.

The IMF said the board has “adopted an open, merit-based, and transparent process” for the selection process,…

27 farmers’ coops get P11.9-M agri aid from BARMM

COTABATO CITY: Rice and corn production of 27 farmers’ cooperatives in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Special Geographic Area (BARMM-SGA) is expected to increase after the regional government’s aid of PHP11.9 million worth of vari…

Vietnam’s destinations, e-visa policy promoted in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: A workshop promoting Vietnam’s tourist destinations and e-visa policy took place in Hong Kong (China) on March 14.

Co-organised by the Vietnam Airlines branch in the region and the Society of IATA Passenger Agents Ltd (SIPA), the event gat…

Binh Thuan’s leaders extend greetings to Cham Bani people on Ramuwan Festival

Binh Thuan: Representatives from the Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the south-central province of Binh Thuan visited and extended greetings to the Cham Bani community on the occasion of …

Negros Occidental city unveils P55-M disaster response center

VICTORIAS CITY: This city located in northern Negros Occidental on Thursday unveiled its new PHP55-million evacuation center and multiple-purpose building implemented through the assistance of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)…

Vietnam remains high human development country: UNDP Resident Representative

Hanoi: Vietnam has remained a high human development country through the difficult years of the COVID-19 pandemic, and human development continues to be a focus of the country’s development strategy, UNDP Resident Representative Ramla Khalidi said, as…