Under TRAIN Law, documentary stamp tax on B/L up 100%

Stamp tax on several documentations, which include bills of lading and certificates,…

DOTr gets P51.4B budget for 2018, up 11%

The Philippines’ Department of Transportation (DOTr) received an 11% hike in budget…

BOC recalls exemption of PEZA, freeport zone shipments from x-ray inspection

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has lifted the exemption from x-ray…

World Bank: East Asia growth to pick up in near term

Growth in East Asia and Pacific is forecast to slip to 6.2%…

VN steel makers seek gov’t backing in US probe of steel dumping

The Vietnam Steel Association (VSA) has asked for assistance from the Ministry…

6 Thai airports part of $6.8B dev’t scheme

Airport operator Airports of Thailand (AOT) is set to implement expansion plans…

Bimco bares box shipping outlook for 2018

Container shipping did better in 2017 compared to 2016, but with little…

PH Customs revives Post-Clearance Audit Group

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has formally reactivated its Post Clearance…

Thousands of VN goods to enjoy zero percent tariff in 2018

Vietnam is set to lower to zero percent the import tariff for…

Malaysia notches monthly record high in exports for Nov

Malaysia’s exports in November 2017 expanded 14.4% year-on-year to RM83.5 billion (US$20.92…