The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has announced the issuance of new and renewed biosafety certificates for genetically engineered (GE) events
Agriculture
Davao durian farms to supply China with Puyat variety

The Philippines is estimated to export around 52,000 tons of premium fresh durian to China. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
At least 62 accredited durian farms in Davao region are set to supply the fruit’s premium Puyat variety to China this year, according to the regional Department of Agriculture (DA-11) office
DMCC and BSAF partner to boost agricultural commodities trade between UAE and South Asia

Agri goods occupy an increasingly strategic role in DMCC’s commodities mix, which encompasses tea, coffee, soya, sugar, spices and many other commodities. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – and the Bharat Subcontinent Agri Foundation (BSAF) have signed an MoU that will advance the global agricultural (agri) commodities sector between the UAE and South Asia
Philippines' Maharlika fund to drive energy and agriculture infrastructure

The proposed sovereign wealth measure will fund critical infrastructure projects. (Image source: Adobe stock)
The Philippines is set to use a proposed sovereign wealth fund targeted at inactive currency in state-owned and commercial banks for the government and pursue projects, particularly in energy and agriculture
Agriculture asserts itself as a major contributor to Vietnam economy
In 2022, the added value of the entire Agriculture and Rural Development (GDP) sector of Vietnam reached 3.36%, the highest increase in recent years