Electric Vehicle Imports in the Philippines Benefit from Expanded Zero-Tariff Rates

On May 15, 2024, the National Economic and Development Board (NEDA) of the Philippines approved an extension of the most-favored-nation (MFN) zero-tariff rate on more battery electric vehicles (EVs) and components. In addition, it upheld the decision to impose a temporary MFN zero-tariff import rate on 34 battery EV products until 2028. These temporary rates were first […]

Malaysia encourages use of EVs

The Malaysian government has included the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in its National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) towards the goal of EVs accounting for 15% of all vehicles sold by the year 2030, rising to 80% by 2050.

Philippines Poised for AI Boom with Eco-Friendly Data Centers

Converge ICT Solutions Inc has joined forces with Supermicro, a US tech giant, to usher in a new era of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Philippines. This collaboration focuses on building the country’s first AI-powered data centers, prioritizing both cutting-edge technology and environmental sustainability.