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Türkiye’s services exports rise 6.5 pct in 2025, imports up 9.6 pct

ISTANBUL Türkiye’s services exports rose 6.5 percent $124.9 billion in 2025 from 2024, while services imports increased 9.6…
#EuropeSays #Turkiye #Türkiye #EXPORTS #services
https://www.europesays.com/turkiye/47843/

Saturday, September 5, 2026

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Saturday, September 5, 2026

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Saturday, September 5, 2026

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Saturday, September 5, 2026

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Saturday, September 5, 2026

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South Korea exports surpass full-year record, hit $709.4bn so far

SEOUL (Reuters) — South Korea’s exports have reached $709.4 billion so far this year, surpassing last year’s annual…
#EuropeSays #Korea #KR #SouthKorea #$7094bn #exports #far #full-year #hit #record #south #surpass
https://www.europesays.com/korea/144075/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/673028/ Türkiye’s services exports hit record of nearly $125 billion #Business #Economy #Éire #EXPORTS #IE #Ireland #Services #ServicesExports #Trade #TurkishEconomy #türkiye

https://www.europesays.com/iran/278404/ Iraq earns $4.5 billion from August oil exports #barrels #exports #Iraq #Oil #revenues

BOJ Osaka Branch Keeps Kansai Economic Assessment Unchanged for 26th Straight Month, AI Demand Provides Support — BigGo Finance

The Bank of Japan’s Osaka branch released its September Kansai financial and economic report on the 4th. The…
#EuropeSays #Japan #JP #Osaka #artificialintelligence #BankofJapanOsakaBranch #exports #Kansaieconomy #KenjiFujita #MiddleEastSituation #personalconsumption #production
https://www.europesays.com/japan/85983/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/671994/ Türkiye’s August exports hit record, 8-month figure climbs to $185B #Business #Economy #Éire #EXPORTS #ForeignTrade #IE #Ireland #Trade #TurkishEconomy

‘We Don’t Know How We Will Survive:’ Ukraine’s Vital Grain Exports Crippled

Barns in southern Ukraine are brimming with grain, but the world may end up going hungry anyway.…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #BlackSea #Drones #exports #farmers #grain #ports #Russia #Ukraine #World
https://www.newsbeep.com/717796/

Berlin Approves $930 Million in Weapons Sales to “Israel”

Islam Times – The German government approved nearly €800 million [$930 million] in weapons exports to “Israel” between…
#Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #Berlin #€800 #930 #A #and #approved #Approves #between #citing #Der #Exports #German #government #in #inquiry #Islam #Israel #january #June #Million #nearly #parliamentary #reported #response #Sales #Spiegel #the #Times #to #Weapons
https://www.europesays.com/germany/84478/

https://www.europesays.com/dk/159042/ Berlin Approves $930 Million in Weapons Sales to “Israel” #€800 #930 #A #and #approved #approves #berlin #Between #citing #Denmark #der #Exports #German #Germany #government #in #inquiry #Islam #Israel #January #june #million #nearly #parliamentary #reported #response #sales #Spiegel #the #Times #to #Weapons

Ukraine’s Other Woe: Russian Attacks Choking Grain Exports

Barns in southern Ukraine are brimming with grain, but the world may end up going hungry anyway.…
#Ukraine #UA #Europe #Europa #EU #News #BlackSea #drones #Exports #farmers #grain #Ports #Russia
https://www.europesays.com/ukraine/37035/

2 Bloomberg #Canada Daily: #Exports to the #US decreased by 6.6% during the month, which was the steepest percentage decline since April 2025. The overall share of Canada’s exports destined for the US fell to 66.3%.
#trade #cdnecon

2 Bloomberg #Canada Daily: #Exports to the #US decreased by 6.6% during the month, which was the steepest percentage decline since April 2025. The overall share of Canada’s exports destined for the US fell to 66.3%.
#trade #cdnecon

2 Bloomberg #Canada Daily: #Exports to the #US decreased by 6.6% during the month, which was the steepest percentage decline since April 2025. The overall share of Canada’s exports destined for the US fell to 66.3%.
#trade #cdnecon

2 Bloomberg #Canada Daily: #Exports to the #US decreased by 6.6% during the month, which was the steepest percentage decline since April 2025. The overall share of Canada’s exports destined for the US fell to 66.3%.
#trade #cdnecon

2 Bloomberg #Canada Daily: #Exports to the #US decreased by 6.6% during the month, which was the steepest percentage decline since April 2025. The overall share of Canada’s exports destined for the US fell to 66.3%.
#trade #cdnecon

1 Bloomberg #Canada Daily: Canada’s #trade surplus narrowed sharply in July, as declines in #gold and #energy shipments caused #exports to the #US to drop to their lowest proportion of total exports in data going back to 1997, aside from a brief period during the Covid pandemic. 🧵
#cdnecon

1 Bloomberg #Canada Daily: Canada’s #trade surplus narrowed sharply in July, as declines in #gold and #energy shipments caused #exports to the #US to drop to their lowest proportion of total exports in data going back to 1997, aside from a brief period during the Covid pandemic. 🧵
#cdnecon

1 Bloomberg #Canada Daily: Canada’s #trade surplus narrowed sharply in July, as declines in #gold and #energy shipments caused #exports to the #US to drop to their lowest proportion of total exports in data going back to 1997, aside from a brief period during the Covid pandemic. 🧵
#cdnecon

1 Bloomberg #Canada Daily: Canada’s #trade surplus narrowed sharply in July, as declines in #gold and #energy shipments caused #exports to the #US to drop to their lowest proportion of total exports in data going back to 1997, aside from a brief period during the Covid pandemic. 🧵
#cdnecon

1 Bloomberg #Canada Daily: Canada’s #trade surplus narrowed sharply in July, as declines in #gold and #energy shipments caused #exports to the #US to drop to their lowest proportion of total exports in data going back to 1997, aside from a brief period during the Covid pandemic. 🧵
#cdnecon

BCDA To Ensure Philippines Will Benefit A Lot From Pax Silica

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) recently announced that it will ensure the Philippines will benefit a lot from the ambitious Pax Silica project as they negotiate with the United States on the final framework, according to a GMA News report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the report of GMA News. Some parts in boldface…

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Wednesday said it will ensure that the Philippine side, negotiating with the US on the final framework agreement to hit the ground running for the Pax Silica project in New Clark City, Tarlac, will push for a deal that would be most beneficial for the country.

At the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel, BCDA President and CEO Joshua “Jake” Bingcang said that the government is eyeing to sign the comprehensive framework agreement for the Pax Silica initiative with the US by November.

However, Bingcang admitted that “negotiations can always take longer,” noting that the target signing “is not cast in stone as long as the two [parties] will come up with mutually agreed arrangement.”

Nevertheless, the BCDA chief said the Philippines is pushing for terms that would “most beneficial sa’tin (to us)” as negotiations for the framework deal are ongoing.

“It’s a business contract, normally it is favorable to the host country,” he said.

Bingcang said the government has also made clear that the project will operate under the BCDA’s governing legal framework and applicable investment laws.

“It would be covered by two Philippine laws —the BCDA law and CREATE MORE so the incentives provided will be covered by these two laws,” he said.

“Never in that initial arrangement that we are going to adopt anything other than the two laws,” he added.

Pax Silica is the US Department of State’s flagship initiative on artificial intelligence and supply chain security, aimed at advancing a new economic security framework among allies and trusted partners.

The Philippines in April officially joined the Pax Silica initiative, cementing its place among other 23 global signatories, including the European Union, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

As part of the initiative, Manila and Washington are working to establish a 4,000-acre industrial hub that is envisioned as a new model for AI-focused investment within the Luzon Economic Corridor.

The BCDA chief earlier clarified that the Pax Silica hub is not envisioned as a cluster of hyperscale data centers but as an industrial hub that would include the manufacturing of semiconductors and microchips used in computers, laptops, electric vehicles, and other technologies.

Bingcang said that through Pax Silica, the Philippines and its partners see an opportunity to process raw materials domestically instead of exporting them in unprocessed form.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you feel confident that the BCDA will be able to secure an agreement with the Americans to ensure the Philippines will benefit from Pax Silica economically? Do you realize Pax Silica’s potential to boost manufacturing jobs and the processing of raw of materials in the Philippines?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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BCDA To Ensure Philippines Will Benefit A Lot From Pax Silica

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) recently announced that it will ensure the Philippines will benefit a lot from the ambitious Pax Silica project as they negotiate with the United States on the final framework, according to a GMA News report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the report of GMA News. Some parts in boldface…

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Wednesday said it will ensure that the Philippine side, negotiating with the US on the final framework agreement to hit the ground running for the Pax Silica project in New Clark City, Tarlac, will push for a deal that would be most beneficial for the country.

At the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel, BCDA President and CEO Joshua “Jake” Bingcang said that the government is eyeing to sign the comprehensive framework agreement for the Pax Silica initiative with the US by November.

However, Bingcang admitted that “negotiations can always take longer,” noting that the target signing “is not cast in stone as long as the two [parties] will come up with mutually agreed arrangement.”

Nevertheless, the BCDA chief said the Philippines is pushing for terms that would “most beneficial sa’tin (to us)” as negotiations for the framework deal are ongoing.

“It’s a business contract, normally it is favorable to the host country,” he said.

Bingcang said the government has also made clear that the project will operate under the BCDA’s governing legal framework and applicable investment laws.

“It would be covered by two Philippine laws —the BCDA law and CREATE MORE so the incentives provided will be covered by these two laws,” he said.

“Never in that initial arrangement that we are going to adopt anything other than the two laws,” he added.

Pax Silica is the US Department of State’s flagship initiative on artificial intelligence and supply chain security, aimed at advancing a new economic security framework among allies and trusted partners.

The Philippines in April officially joined the Pax Silica initiative, cementing its place among other 23 global signatories, including the European Union, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

As part of the initiative, Manila and Washington are working to establish a 4,000-acre industrial hub that is envisioned as a new model for AI-focused investment within the Luzon Economic Corridor.

The BCDA chief earlier clarified that the Pax Silica hub is not envisioned as a cluster of hyperscale data centers but as an industrial hub that would include the manufacturing of semiconductors and microchips used in computers, laptops, electric vehicles, and other technologies.

Bingcang said that through Pax Silica, the Philippines and its partners see an opportunity to process raw materials domestically instead of exporting them in unprocessed form.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you feel confident that the BCDA will be able to secure an agreement with the Americans to ensure the Philippines will benefit from Pax Silica economically? Do you realize Pax Silica’s potential to boost manufacturing jobs and the processing of raw of materials in the Philippines?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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BCDA To Ensure Philippines Will Benefit A Lot From Pax Silica

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) recently announced that it will ensure the Philippines will benefit a lot from the ambitious Pax Silica project as they negotiate with the United States on the final framework, according to a GMA News report.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the report of GMA News. Some parts in boldface…

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) on Wednesday said it will ensure that the Philippine side, negotiating with the US on the final framework agreement to hit the ground running for the Pax Silica project in New Clark City, Tarlac, will push for a deal that would be most beneficial for the country.

At the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel, BCDA President and CEO Joshua “Jake” Bingcang said that the government is eyeing to sign the comprehensive framework agreement for the Pax Silica initiative with the US by November.

However, Bingcang admitted that “negotiations can always take longer,” noting that the target signing “is not cast in stone as long as the two [parties] will come up with mutually agreed arrangement.”

Nevertheless, the BCDA chief said the Philippines is pushing for terms that would “most beneficial sa’tin (to us)” as negotiations for the framework deal are ongoing.

“It’s a business contract, normally it is favorable to the host country,” he said.

Bingcang said the government has also made clear that the project will operate under the BCDA’s governing legal framework and applicable investment laws.

“It would be covered by two Philippine laws —the BCDA law and CREATE MORE so the incentives provided will be covered by these two laws,” he said.

“Never in that initial arrangement that we are going to adopt anything other than the two laws,” he added.

Pax Silica is the US Department of State’s flagship initiative on artificial intelligence and supply chain security, aimed at advancing a new economic security framework among allies and trusted partners.

The Philippines in April officially joined the Pax Silica initiative, cementing its place among other 23 global signatories, including the European Union, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea, and the United Kingdom.

As part of the initiative, Manila and Washington are working to establish a 4,000-acre industrial hub that is envisioned as a new model for AI-focused investment within the Luzon Economic Corridor.

The BCDA chief earlier clarified that the Pax Silica hub is not envisioned as a cluster of hyperscale data centers but as an industrial hub that would include the manufacturing of semiconductors and microchips used in computers, laptops, electric vehicles, and other technologies.

Bingcang said that through Pax Silica, the Philippines and its partners see an opportunity to process raw materials domestically instead of exporting them in unprocessed form.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you feel confident that the BCDA will be able to secure an agreement with the Americans to ensure the Philippines will benefit from Pax Silica economically? Do you realize Pax Silica’s potential to boost manufacturing jobs and the processing of raw of materials in the Philippines?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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SBMA Port Operations Revenue Grows 8% in First Half of 2026

Even though global economic headwinds were very challenging and the economy of the Philippines continued to slow down, revenue of the Port Operations Group of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reached P874 million in the first half of 2026 (8% higher compared to the same period last year), the authorities confirmed.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the official announcement of the SBMA. Some parts in boldface…

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) today disclosed a robust 8% increase in consolidated gross revenue from its Port Operations Group, reaching Php 874 million in the first half of 2026, compared to Php 806 million in the same period last year.

This growth was propelled by stronger earnings in the Seaport and Trade Facilitation and Compliance Department (TFCD), despite ongoing global economic challenges.

SBMA Deputy Administrator III for Operations Group, Ronnie Yambao, attributed the positive performance to strategic initiatives that balanced growth with stakeholder support.

“We successfully navigated a complex global environment while implementing discount measures totaling approximately Php 81 million. These were aligned with Executive Order No. 110 of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., aimed at mitigating disruptions caused by the fuel supply crisis linked to the Middle East conflict,” Yambao explained.

Breaking down the revenue contributions for H1 2026:

• The Seaport Department continued to be the primary revenue driver, contributing 78% of the consolidated gross income with Php 683 million—marking a 10% increase year-on-year. This growth was largely fueled by an 18% rise in non-containerized cargo, particularly bulk and break- bulk shipments, which surged 24%.

• Subic Bay International Airport accounted for 14% of the revenue, registering a slight 3% decrease due to lower leasing activities and reduced military logistics operations.

• Meanwhile, the Trade Facilitation and Compliance Department recorded an impressive 17% revenue increase, boosted by the newly implemented Registration Certificate (RC) Policy which introduced additional fees on trucks, heavy equipment, and regulated goods.

The notable increase in non-containerized cargo was further supported by an 88% surge in rice imports. This import growth was driven by proactive government measures to secure rice stocks ahead of the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) emphasized the critical importance of maintaining sufficient rice inventories in response to potential climate-related production impacts.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you feel confident that port operations in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone will somehow grow stronger until the end of this year?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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SBMA Port Operations Revenue Grows 8% in First Half of 2026

Even though global economic headwinds were very challenging and the economy of the Philippines continued to slow down, revenue of the Port Operations Group of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reached P874 million in the first half of 2026 (8% higher compared to the same period last year), the authorities confirmed.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the official announcement of the SBMA. Some parts in boldface…

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) today disclosed a robust 8% increase in consolidated gross revenue from its Port Operations Group, reaching Php 874 million in the first half of 2026, compared to Php 806 million in the same period last year.

This growth was propelled by stronger earnings in the Seaport and Trade Facilitation and Compliance Department (TFCD), despite ongoing global economic challenges.

SBMA Deputy Administrator III for Operations Group, Ronnie Yambao, attributed the positive performance to strategic initiatives that balanced growth with stakeholder support.

“We successfully navigated a complex global environment while implementing discount measures totaling approximately Php 81 million. These were aligned with Executive Order No. 110 of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., aimed at mitigating disruptions caused by the fuel supply crisis linked to the Middle East conflict,” Yambao explained.

Breaking down the revenue contributions for H1 2026:

• The Seaport Department continued to be the primary revenue driver, contributing 78% of the consolidated gross income with Php 683 million—marking a 10% increase year-on-year. This growth was largely fueled by an 18% rise in non-containerized cargo, particularly bulk and break- bulk shipments, which surged 24%.

• Subic Bay International Airport accounted for 14% of the revenue, registering a slight 3% decrease due to lower leasing activities and reduced military logistics operations.

• Meanwhile, the Trade Facilitation and Compliance Department recorded an impressive 17% revenue increase, boosted by the newly implemented Registration Certificate (RC) Policy which introduced additional fees on trucks, heavy equipment, and regulated goods.

The notable increase in non-containerized cargo was further supported by an 88% surge in rice imports. This import growth was driven by proactive government measures to secure rice stocks ahead of the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) emphasized the critical importance of maintaining sufficient rice inventories in response to potential climate-related production impacts.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you feel confident that port operations in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone will somehow grow stronger until the end of this year?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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SBMA Port Operations Revenue Grows 8% in First Half of 2026

Even though global economic headwinds were very challenging and the economy of the Philippines continued to slow down, revenue of the Port Operations Group of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reached P874 million in the first half of 2026 (8% higher compared to the same period last year), the authorities confirmed.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the official announcement of the SBMA. Some parts in boldface…

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) today disclosed a robust 8% increase in consolidated gross revenue from its Port Operations Group, reaching Php 874 million in the first half of 2026, compared to Php 806 million in the same period last year.

This growth was propelled by stronger earnings in the Seaport and Trade Facilitation and Compliance Department (TFCD), despite ongoing global economic challenges.

SBMA Deputy Administrator III for Operations Group, Ronnie Yambao, attributed the positive performance to strategic initiatives that balanced growth with stakeholder support.

“We successfully navigated a complex global environment while implementing discount measures totaling approximately Php 81 million. These were aligned with Executive Order No. 110 of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., aimed at mitigating disruptions caused by the fuel supply crisis linked to the Middle East conflict,” Yambao explained.

Breaking down the revenue contributions for H1 2026:

• The Seaport Department continued to be the primary revenue driver, contributing 78% of the consolidated gross income with Php 683 million—marking a 10% increase year-on-year. This growth was largely fueled by an 18% rise in non-containerized cargo, particularly bulk and break- bulk shipments, which surged 24%.

• Subic Bay International Airport accounted for 14% of the revenue, registering a slight 3% decrease due to lower leasing activities and reduced military logistics operations.

• Meanwhile, the Trade Facilitation and Compliance Department recorded an impressive 17% revenue increase, boosted by the newly implemented Registration Certificate (RC) Policy which introduced additional fees on trucks, heavy equipment, and regulated goods.

The notable increase in non-containerized cargo was further supported by an 88% surge in rice imports. This import growth was driven by proactive government measures to secure rice stocks ahead of the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) emphasized the critical importance of maintaining sufficient rice inventories in response to potential climate-related production impacts.

Let me end this post by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this recent development? Do you feel confident that port operations in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone will somehow grow stronger until the end of this year?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Iowa State Senator Art Staid "used to enjoy long walks, runs and #bicycle rides, but at times now uses a #wheelchair.”

NOTE: Despite headline, Missouri and Illinois aren’t alone in being U.S. states allowing paraquat use.

https://www.stlpr.org/health-science-environment/2026-08-12/missouri-illinois-paraquat-weed-killer-iowa-man-parkinsons-banned

Also note: "More than 70 countries, including every nation in the #EuropeanUnion, ban #paraquat. That includes #China, which #exports millions of pounds of it to the U.S.
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"Grant Niver, who testified in support of the bill as a senior state government relations manager with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, said up to 78% of #Parkinson’s diagnoses could be attributed to #environmental factors.”

Petrochemical Markets Caught Between Geopolitics and Weak Demand

A look at how the Middle East stand-off has driven crude and feedstock prices through a sharp climb,…
#Politics #Aromatics #benzene #crude #demand #Ethylene #exports #feedstocks #geopolitics #inventory #logistics #margins #naphtha #petrochemicals #polymers #Procurement #refining #spreads #supply #Trade-Fibre2Fashion #volatility
https://www.europesays.com/3185384/

Petrochemical Markets Caught Between Geopolitics and Weak Demand https://www.byteseu.com/2254185/ #Aromatics #benzene #crude #demand #ethylene #Exports #Feedstocks #Geopolitics #inventory #logistics #margins #naphtha #petrochemicals #Polymers #Procurement #refining #Spreads #supply #TradeFibre2Fashion #volatility

Petrochemical Markets Caught Between Geopolitics and Weak Demand

A look at how the Middle East stand-off has driven crude and feedstock prices through a sharp climb,…
#Politics #Aromatics #benzene #crude #demand #Ethylene #exports #feedstocks #geopolitics #inventory #logistics #margins #naphtha #petrochemicals #polymers #Procurement #refining #spreads #supply #Trade-Fibre2Fashion #volatility
https://www.europesays.com/3176063/

#Lithuania plans to open an embassy in #Brazil in October 2026. Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said that the #embassy would help boost #exports to #Mercosur countries. Currently, Lithuania has a consulate general in São Paulo.

https://viabaltica.fi/lithuania-foreign-ministry-plans-to-open-embassy-in-brazil/

Solar is cheap, but building enough of it can be difficult
By Nathan Morris

Australia is the world’s biggest iron ore exporter, but the Australian Renewable Energy Agency says ultra-low-cost solar could make it a green iron superpower.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/turning-to-robots-to-build-australian-solar-future/106917752

#RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #ElectricityProductionandDistribution #Infrastructure #Robotics #IronOre #Steel #MiningandMetalsIndustry #Exports #NathanMorris

#Japan lifts curbs on #weapons #exports, but strict #safeguards are essential
"If te #defenseindustry is treated as an engine of economic growth, it becomes too easy to fall into a profit-first mindset.. At its core, arms exports mean 🇯🇵becoming involved, even indirectly, in other countries' #conflicts.
To determine whether tt truly contributes to 🇯🇵's security, #government must fulfill its #responsibility to explain decisions to te public on a concrete, case-by-case basis"
https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/75519

USDA Trade Mission In The Philippines Set From April 13 To 16

In a serious effort to ramp up agricultural exports to the Philippines, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission in the country from April 13 to 26, 2026 and the delegation will be composed of several American agribusinesses farmers and trade groups, according to a news article by Farms.com.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article from Farms.com. Some parts in boldface…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to Manila, Philippines, from April 13 to 16, 2026. The goal is to expand export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses.

This mission follows a major trade agreement reached in July last year, which created new pathways for U.S. agricultural products in the Philippines market. The delegation will be led by Deputy Under Secretary Michelle Bekkering and will include 58 agribusinesses, trade groups, and representatives from state agriculture departments.

Participating states include Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Companies such as American Egg Board, American Peanut Council, California Milk Advisory Board, Potatoes USA, U.S. Dairy Export Council, U.S. Soybean Export Council, and U.S. Meat Export Federation are part of the mission. Other businesses like Foodlinx, BNutty Peanut Butter, Global Export Marketing Co., Wonderful Citrus, and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council will also attend.

The Philippines is an important market for U.S. agriculture. It ranks as the tenth-largest buyer of U.S. farm and food products, with average annual imports of $3.4 billion over the past five years. Its growing population of 118 million and rising middle class make it a strong market for future growth.

During the visit, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will organize meetings, market briefings, and site visits. These activities will connect U.S. exporters directly with Filipino buyers and strengthen business relationships.

“USDA is committed to getting American farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses better access to strong markets and fair opportunities abroad,” said Deputy Undersecretary Bekkering. “Since the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing markets in Asia, this mission will connect U.S. exporters directly with reliable buyers, strengthen our trade relationship, and help keep American agriculture globally competitive.”  

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think American agriculture is set to grow with exporting goods worldwide under the leadership of US President Donald Trump over the next three years? Do you think Filipinos will continue to consume even more American agricultural goods?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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