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SOUTHEAST ASIA IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE

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Steel industry development: RP’s elusive dream

By Rolando A. Jaurigue | May 15, 2006 - 12:00am

There is a growing concern among major players of the local iron and steel industry that their business will plunge into a limbo when government support and protection are withdrawn come August this year,...

Business