2015 forecast to see further halting growth in economy, shipping

The year 2015 is expected to build upon the fragile economic recovery…

BOC accredits more than 11,000 importers

As of December 11, a total of 11,040 Philippine importers have been…

PEZA locators now exempt from BOC accreditation

Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) locators that import goods need no longer…

MARINA sets up permanent fast lane for vessel import permits

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has made permanent its special processing window/express…

BOC’s revenue collection swells to P350B but still behind target

Revenue collection by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) from Januar­y to November…

BOC issues rules for processing importers’ VAT refund claims

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will allot more than P6 billion of…

Outlook for PH electronic exports rosy despite port congestion

Despite the protracted Manila port congestion, the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in…

ADB lowers 2014 outlook for PH, retains 2015 forecast

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has downgraded its 2014 economic outlook for…

Emerging Asia now Gulf’s biggest economic partner, says EIU

Developing Asia—particularly China, India, and Southeast Asia—is emerging as the biggest trading…

Thailand’s economy seen to register 4% growth in 2015

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects Thailand to record an economic growth…