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French tire manufacturer Michelin is expanding its distribution network in the Philippines to capture more demand from commercial fleets, appointing BSB Junrose Corp. as an importer-distributor it broadens its business beyond passenger vehicles.

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As the Philippines grapples with the twin pressures of the raging Middle East war and persistent power supply constraints, additional support may lie just across the sea – in neighboring Malaysia.

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As the Philippines grapples with the twin pressures of the raging Middle East war and persistent power supply constraints, additional support may lie just across the sea – in neighboring Malaysia.

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