PH exports hit new peak in Sept; semiconductors for AI lead surge

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine exports hit a record high in September, buoyed by the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, which fueled demand for locally made electronics. But the semiconductor-led surge underscored the need to diversify the country’s export base to protect the gains should the technology-driven demand suddenly falter. READ: Exports soar to all-time high, curbing