WTO trade facilitation deal to boost global exports by up to $1 trillion per year

The World Trade Organization (WTO) said the full implementation of the WTO…

PH trade facilitation efforts exceed ASEAN average—UN global survey

The Philippines’ efforts at implementing trade facilitation measures exceed the overall average…

Compliance gaps in PH trade facilitation commitments to ASEAN identified

Despite progress in automating operations at the Bureau of Customs (BOC), there…

Aquino cuts tariff rates on imports promoting green growth

President Benigno Aquino III has issued an executive order modifying tariff rates…

Asia-Pacific trade facilitation progress below 50%—latest UN study

Trade facilitation efforts by economies in the Asia-Pacific region have been notable…

EU joins opposition to planned pre-shipment inspection in PH

The European Union said the Philippine government should look at other ways…

PH Congress to approve customs modernization act within the year

The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) is a priority measure in…

Budding economies urged to join global value chains for faster growth

Developing economies that overcome obstacles to global value chain participation will be…