Vietnam files WTO complaint over US seafood import measures

The Vietnamese government has requested World Trade Organization (WTO) consultations with the…

Thailand’s economy, exports made strong push in 2017

The economy of Thailand posted the strongest growth in five years in…

ASEAN tackles draft regional guideline for SPS measures

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is working to fast-track crafting…

Indonesia to postpone new shipping regulation?

The Indonesian government has reportedly decided to postpone implementing a new regulation…

North Harbor operating system switch causes delays; operator to waive storage fees

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI) has put in place a storage…
BOC orders faster disposition of overstaying cargoes

BOC orders faster disposition of overstaying cargoes

  The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has taken steps to hasten…

Slow, imperfect progress vs corruption across Asia Pacific—report

Results of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2017 continue to show a…

US initiates anti-dumping probe of Thai, Chinese, Sri Lankan rubber bands

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced it will initiate new anti-dumping…

Indonesia coordinates joint action vs EU stand on palm oil

The Indonesian embassy in Brussels, Belgium, is coordinating a joint action among…

Importer, broker accreditation back exclusively with BOC

The accreditation of Philippine importers and customs brokers is now solely in…