Weak global economy, external trade vagaries rein in Singapore growth

The Singapore economy grew by 1.8% year-on-year in the first quarter, unchanged…

Indonesia dials down 2017 growth expectations

The Indonesian government has revised downward its forecast for national economic growth…

BOC amends rules on issuing Certificate of Origin Form A under EU GSP

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has revised its guidelines for the issuance…

APEC outlines plans for greater supply chain connectivity

While acknowledging advances made to improve supply chain connectivity, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…

EDC lists urgent legislation to boost exports

The Export Development Council (EDC) has identified priority legislation that needs to…

Purisima assures smooth takeover for incoming finance chief

The Department of Finance (DOF) welcomed the naming of Carlos Dominguez as…

BOC orders manual processing for PEZA transhipments while e2m slowdown persists

Transhipment applications from Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) locators will have to…

Implementing rules for PH Co-Loading Act out

The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act,…

Proposed Cebu container terminal essential for growing trade

With the trade boom in the region, Cebu needs to establish a…

Microsoft beefs up BOC cybersecurity

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC), in partnership with Microsoft Philippines, is…