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The Philippine Postal Corporation is hosting the 32nd ASEAN Postal Business Meeting and ASEANPOST++ Meeting this week with discussions focusing on cross-border e-commerce, logistics, operational efficiency, and revenue growth
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In attendance are postal leaders and representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and partner countries including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, and Korea
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Participants will explore joint customs clearance and last-mile delivery services across postal networks
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The meetings will also address more efficient cross-border returns for merchants and consumers
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Postal facilities and infrastructure could be leveraged for logistics and micro-fulfillment operations
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) is hosting the 32nd ASEAN Postal Business Meeting (APBM) and ASEANPOST++ Meeting this week where postal leaders and representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and partner countries will discuss strengthening cross-border e-commerce, logistics, operational efficiency, and revenue growth.
The three-day event from October 5-7 at the Manila Marriott Hotel is being participated in by representatives from the 11 ASEAN member-states, Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, and Korea.
Talks focus on ongoing ASEANPost initiatives and opportunities for closer cooperation in e-commerce and logistics, including potential joint services that would combine customs clearance and last-mile delivery across participating postal networks.
Participants will also discuss measures to make cross-border returns more efficient and convenient for merchants and consumers, an increasingly important component of international e-commerce.
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The postal organizations are also expected to explore using postal facilities and infrastructure for logistics and micro-fulfillment operations, enabling them to maximize their existing networks and physical assets.
Innovation and sustainability
Technology, innovation, and sustainability initiatives will likewise figure prominently in the discussions as postal operators seek to improve services and strengthen their competitiveness.
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The 32nd ASEAN Postal Business Meeting will convene on the afternoon of October 6 and culminate in the signing of agreements and the adoption of decisions reached during the meeting.
By hosting the meetings, PHLPost said it aims to strengthen its engagement with ASEAN postal organizations and contribute to regional efforts to develop more connected, efficient, and commercially responsive postal networks.
