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Vietnam to slash tariffs for thousands of Japanese products
Thousands of Japanese goods imported into Vietnam will enjoy zero percent tariff in 2018, in line with the Southeast Asian country’s commitment to lower...
Sri Lanka, Singapore ink free trade agreement
Singapore and Sri Lanka have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting trade and investment between the two countries.
The Sri Lanka-Singapore Free...
US import tariffs may also hit American consumers—think tank
While the protectionist tariffs on imported solar panels and washing machines are expected to drag down some Asian countries’ exports, U.S. consumers may also...
$89B lost in underuse of European Union free trade agreements-report
Geneva, 29 January 2018 – The full potential of European Union free trade agreements (FTAs) remains untapped to the tune of almost 72 billion euros ($89 billion),...
WCO launches 2018 theme, calls for securing supply chain
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has unveiled “A Secure Business Environment for Economic Development” as its slogan in 2018, introduced formally on January 26...
More expert trainers accredited on Rules of Origin in Asia Pacific
A World Customs Organization (WCO) Accreditation Workshop for Expert Trainers (ET) on Rules of Origin was held in Busan, Korea, from 15 to 19...
11 TPP nations agree to sign new pact in March
The 11 remaining member nations of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have agreed to sign the deal at an official...
PH keeps EU GSP+ privilege despite illegal drugs issue
The Philippines has retained its membership in the European Union’s (EU) Generalized System of Preferences Plus (GSP+) program, which allows duty-free access of Philippine...
Indonesia decries EU plan to ban palm oil biofuels
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized the European Union for backing a ban on the use of palm oil in biofuels, calling...
Developing countries should continue trade-easing reforms in wake of WTO deal
New United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) research reveals how nearly 60 countries have prepared the ground to cut red tape and...
