PH Eyes Higher-Value Electronics Investments Amid Export Growth
Philippine merchandise exports hit a record high in August, prompting the government to accelerate efforts to attract investments in high-value sectors like chip design and R&D, leveraging the growth of the semiconductor and electronics industry to create jobs and boost the economy.
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