US Trade
The Philippines stayed off the United States' list of countries with intellectual property rights enforcement issues for the 13th consecutive year. The US Trade Representative released the Special 301 Report reviewing IP protection and enforcement in over 100 trading partners. While not listed, concerns persist over counterfeit medicines in the country.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Li Yanqing, executive vice-president and secretary-general of the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry, stated in an interview that the US attempt to revive its shipbuilding sector overnight through investment alone is unrealistic, calling US port fees 'absurd' and politically motivated. China's market lead in shipbuilding remains solid despite global fluctuations.