《語言教學》當代中文課程:第十一課-水果真好吃【20210515】
According to PH gets 295,000 MT of rice in best ‘special’ deal with India | Global News (inquirer.net), amid its export restrictions, the Indian government has approved the delivery of more than one million metric tons of nonbasmati white rice to seven nations, with the Philippines receiving the largest amount.One million and three million metric tons of rice would be transported to Nepal, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Republic of Guinea, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Seychelles, according to a notice released by India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry on October 18.India's National Cooperative Exports Ltd. will serve as the government-to-government (G2G) intermediary for all exports.Raul Montemayor, national manager of the Federation of Free Farmers, stated that the Philippines' ability to obtain rice from India is not assured by this most recent event.It is dependent upon the cost first. Second, and above all, the caliber. Despite far cheaper pricing, our local importers had previously been unable to get rice from India, most likely because of worries about supply stability and quality, according to Montemayor.Additionally, given that the whole yearly demand for rice imports is around 2.5 to 3 million MT, he added that the volume supplied by India is not particularly noteworthy, providing it is completely utilized.The Philippines exported the most rice of the seven countries, with 295,000 MT, or 28.5 percent of the total. Cameroon came in second with 190,000 MT.In an effort to stabilize its supply and slow price increases, India put a restriction on the export of nonbasmati white rice in July of this year. The World Trade Organization questioned this decision because of its potential effects on the world food market.However, based on the most recent official data, Vietnam continues to be the Philippines' largest exporter of rice.The most recent figure from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) shows that as of September 6, the nation was importing 2.68 million MT of rice. Vietnam supplied 2.4 million MT, or 89.75 percent, of the total. 13,579.39 MT of imported rice were exported by India, representing a pitiful 0.5 percent share.Leocadio Sebastian, the undersecretary of agriculture, according to PH gets 295,000 MT of rice in best ‘special’ deal with India | Global News (inquirer.net), had stated that, contrary to the US Department of Agriculture's forecast of 3.5 million MT, the nation may import 3.1 million MT of rice this year.Additionally, according to PH gets 295,000 MT of rice in best ‘special’ deal with India | Global News (inquirer.net), Bureau of Plant Industry director Gerald Glenn Panganiban promised the nation a steady supply of rice throughout the final three months of the year since 1.9 million MT of rice are anticipated to be harvested in that time, which equates to a 74-day buffer tank.
According to BIR adopting digital system of tracking cigarette supply, distribution | Inquirer Business, to help combat the illegal trade of the good and close revenue leaks, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will soon launch a digital system that will track the supply and distribution of tobacco products across the nation. The system will also enable customers to verify whether they are purchasing smuggled or counterfeit cigarettes.Revenue Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. stated at a forum hosted by the think tank Action for Economic Reform (AER) on October 17 that this would enhance the BIR's current Internal Revenue Stamps Integrated System (IRSIS), a platform that oversees the affixing and distribution of revenue stamps on tobacco products that were lawfully levied with excise tax.According to Lumagui, the BIR would add QR codes to cigarette tax stamps so that customers could use their phones to scan the codes and verify the authenticity of the tobacco items they purchase. Talks have begun between the bureau and prospective vendors for the initiative, which is expected to go live in January 2025.According to government data, excise taxes on tobacco and alcohol goods brought in P261.64 billion in 2022, a 2 percent decrease from the previous year's total.The amount collected last year, according to BIR adopting digital system of tracking cigarette supply, distribution | Inquirer Business, was significantly below than BIR's target of P313.2 billion because of the underwhelming sales of tobacco goods. The state intends to collect P359.17 billion in sin taxes this year, P244.06 billion of which would come from the tobacco industry.According to BIR adopting digital system of tracking cigarette supply, distribution | Inquirer Business, Lumagui stated that the BIR would shortly issue a new memorandum revising the schedule of fines and penalties for offenders of excise tax laws in an effort to further discourage tobacco smuggling, prior to the deployment of a digital monitoring system.
October 12 marked the successful conclusion of the 7th Yushan Forum. This year's forum subject is "Start A New Blueprint for Asian Development." During the opening ceremony, President Tsai Ing-wen gave a speech. She also invited opinion leaders and politicians from the New Southbound nations, as well as the former U.S. Permanent Representative to the to the UN. Scholars and experts gathered to talk on the connections and shared growth between Taiwan's "New Southbound Policy" and other nations' "Indo-Pacific Policies."The President of the Republic of Nauru, Russ Joseph Kun; Chairman of the Japan-ROC Diet Members' Consultative Council, Furuya Keiji; Former Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison; Former U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Kelly Craft; and Opinion Leaders from Malaysia, Thailand, India, New Zealand, and Other Countries were among the guests invited to this year's Yushan Forum to discuss the blueprint for the development of Asia.Read more: Southeast Asia's prospects are improved by the tourism revival; Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand are crucialThe 7th Yushan Forum brings together political leaders from different nations to debate the new growth strategy for Asia.Photo reproduced from New Southbound Policy Portal official websiteThe Yushan Forum has developed into a crucial discussion forum for the New Southbound Policy, according to President Tsai Ing-wen's opening remarks. Taiwan and the New Southbound partner nations have achieved unprecedented tight economic connections after more than seven years of hard work. The entire amount of commerce and exports between Taiwan and the New Southbound nations has reached record highs of US$96.9 billion and US$180 billion, respectively, in 2022.With 339 branches and offices, Taiwan's banks are vigorously growing their service base in the New Southbound nations. Taiwan has also set up ten medical facilities in seven ASEAN nations to provide healthcare services. In terms of tourism, 84% of all visitors to Taiwan between January and July of this year were from New Southbound nations, with almost 2.73 million of them coming from these countries. Since 2016, more than 200,000 students from New Southbound nations, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and India, have registered in colleges and universities.Furthermore, President Tsai Ing-wen stated that Taiwan is one of the answers to problems in the area. Taiwan is committed to fostering stronger ties with nations that share its values and those that are New Southbound in order to maintain stability and development in the Indo-Pacific area.