Tag: local manufacturing
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From Village Craft to Quebec’s Furniture Empire: How Trade Wars Weaken the Backbone
Introduction: A Village That Built an Empire On the southern bank of the St. Lawrence River, the village of Sainte-Croix earned its name from the Feast of the Holy Cross. What began as a humble community of woodworkers blossomed into a Quebec furniture empire that powered local economies, created family legacies, and shaped a regional…
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Malaysia’s First Homegrown EV Set to Lead a National Agenda
Perodua’s EV: A Milestone for Malaysia’s Automotive and Environmental Goals Perodua’s forthcoming electric vehicle (EV) marks a significant milestone as Malaysia’s first homegrown EV. With whispers that the launch could occur by the end of this month, the move is being framed as an important national agenda. This designation highlights a broader government push to…
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Medicine Security in the Philippines: Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships
Overview: A National Push for Medicine Security The Philippines is taking concrete steps to strengthen its medicine security in the post-pandemic era. A recent public forum organized by the Philippine Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries (PCPI) focused on how targeted reforms and robust public-private partnerships can bolster domestic pharmaceutical capacity and reduce heavy reliance on imports.…