Ukraine could lose more than half of its agricultural exports due to port downtime, with $11.5 billion in projected losses by year-end, TASS calculated from Ukrainian Ministry data. At most half of the 2026-2027 harvest may move via land or Romanian ports.

Philippines' DTI proposes mandatory certification for wrought aluminum and aluminum alloy products, requiring local and foreign manufacturers to obtain the Philippine Standard mark before selling.

The Philippines' Department of Trade and Industry is proposing a mandatory Philippine Standard certification scheme for wrought aluminum and aluminum alloy products, covering both local and foreign manufacturers. The Philippines imports over 90% of its aluminum consumption, with annual import value over $600 million.

Ukraine requests NATO humanitarian demining assistance through EADRCC, citing significant explosive contamination threatening civilians and infrastructure

NATO has published Ukraine's request to the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) for international assistance to address the consequences of hostilities affecting civilians, including humanitarian demining aid. The document states that Ukrainian territory is significantly contaminated with explosives, posing a serious threat to civilians and critical infrastructure.

Chernihiv Oblast to install 50 mobile shelters for schoolchildren along routes in six northern cities, regional administration head Viacheslav Chaus said Wednesday, with Kyiv Oblast aiding procurement.

The head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration announced plans to install 50 mobile shelters for schoolchildren along school routes in six cities in northern Chernihiv Oblast, with assistance from Kyiv Oblast.

Indonesia targets permanent magnet output using rare earths by 2028, seeking an integrated domestic supply chain from mineral processing to EVs, Danantara's CTO said in Jakarta.

Indonesia plans to produce permanent magnets using rare earth elements by 2028 as part of efforts to build an integrated domestic supply chain from mineral processing to electric vehicles, Danantara Chief Technology Officer Sigit Puji Santosa said Wednesday in Jakarta.