EU, Singapore conclude FTA deal

Singapore and the European Union (EU) have completed final negotiations on a…

CargoSmart tapped to help carriers meet Japan Customs’ advance filing rules

CargoSmart Limited, a software-as-a-service global shipping and logistics solutions provider, announced it…

BOC-BIR database linkup eyed

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) wants to link its database with the…

PH carriers seek clear vessel operation rules under ASEAN integration

Philippine vessel operators are asking for concrete vessel operation guidelines from the…

PH Oct exports up 6.1%

Philippine exports grew 6.1% to $4.408 billion in October from $4.156 billion…

IMF: Asia to grow 6% in 2013, but risks ‘considerable’

After a subdued performance in 2012, Asia’s economy is set to gain…

PH Customs key collection districts miss Nov targets

The five biggest collection districts of the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC)…

e-payment at 2 PH gov’t agencies now in effect

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has activated electronic payment (e-payment) for…

Typhoon Bopha brings P6B loss to PH banana industry

The Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) said typhoon Bopha (local…

PH Customs forges ahead with automation efforts

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) reiterated its desire to fully computerize…