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Opinion pieces about the shipping and logistics industries

Strategic Issues in International Logistics

IN the last two years, we have seen increasing consolidation, through mergers…
  • February 27, 2006
  • 4 minute read

Tariff Reduction for ASEAN-China Free Trade Area

LAST January 12, 2006, the Philippine government issued EO No. 487, which…
  • February 13, 2006
  • 3 minute read

New Rules for Imported Alcohol and Tobacco Products

A year ago, a new law governing alcohol and tobacco products was…
  • January 30, 2006
  • 4 minute read

Voluntary Disclosure/Payment of Additional Customs Duties

AS previously written, more than 100 companies to date have been issued…
  • January 16, 2006
  • 4 minute read

Foreign Currency Risks in International Trade

FOR importers and exporters, the foreign currency risk involved in trading goods…
  • May 9, 2005
  • 4 minute read

Latest Developments in ASEAN

AS a result of the failure of WTO members countries to enter…
  • April 25, 2005
  • 4 minute read

Misconceptions about RA 9280 (2)

THERE seems to be only two positions on RA 9280 – those…
  • April 11, 2005
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High Expectations for the New Customs Commissioner

THE recent appointment of a new economic team by the President has…
  • February 28, 2005
  • 4 minute read

The Global Counterfeit Business

IN the Philippines, the sale and distribution of pirated and counterfeit goods…
  • February 14, 2005
  • 4 minute read

An Excellent Crisis Response Can Enhance Your Reputation

A well-handled crisis can actually enhance corporate reputation, but this will only…
  • January 24, 2005
  • 5 minute read