UN forecasts ‘only modest growth’ for world economy amid major headwinds

The world economy is projected to grow by 2.9% in 2016 and…

Vietnam stands to make considerable gains from TPP—World Bank

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement will have a positive effect on Vietnam,…

Manila North Port can now handle international cargoes

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has awarded Manila North Harbour Port, Inc.…

Manila ports’ cargo-handling rates up 8% in end-Dec

The approved 8% increase in vessel and cargo-handling rates for Manila South…

Vietnam, EU ink free trade agreement

Vietnam and the European Union recently signed the European Union (EU)-Viet Nam…

Southeast Asian economies could lose the most from climate change—ADB study

The Southeast Asian region is likely to sustain larger economic losses from…

BOC adjusts off-dock CY/CFS rates after 15 years

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released revised uniform rates that will…

PH plans to connect to ASEAN Single Window by second quarter of 2016

The Philippines is targeting to join the live operation of the Association…

BOC puts on hold pilot test for e-processing of Certificate of Origin

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has indefinitely suspended the trial run for…

SEIPI unveils wish list for improved trade facilitation

The Philippine electronics industry has identified four trade facilitation policy reforms that…