World tariff guide adds new info on non-tariff measures, HS classification

The latest edition of the World Tariff Profiles—the annual report on tariff-based…

PH potential as one of fastest growing e-commerce markets seen

The Philippines’ archipelagic landscape is a challenge to e-commerce, but faster inter-island…

2017 PH infra budget of P860B to go mostly to rural dev’t

The Duterte administration will be spending P860.7 billion on large-scale infrastructure projects…

PH hosts high-level BIMP-EAGA meeting

Ministers and senior officials of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area…

Updated WCO trade facilitation guide released

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has published the updated TFA Implementation Guidance,…

Myanmar’s automated customs system off to a shaky start

The new automated customs system of Myanmar is now up, but not…

HK exports fall in October after September growth

Hong Kong’s total exports of goods (comprising re-exports and domestic exports) decreased…

Singapore lowers growth cap for 2016, takes modest outlook for 2017

Singapore’s trade ministry has narrowed its growth forecast for the national economy…

PH customs eyes ASYCUDA World to automate processes

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is in discussions to implement by…

PH ports agency suspends tug assistance requirement at 14 terminals

Starting December 6, compulsory tug assistance at 14 ports will be suspended,…