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Latest WTO outlook indicator: Trade growth will moderate in Q4 2017
The WTO’s latest World Trade Outlook Indicator (WTOI) suggests that global merchandise trade growth will likely moderate in the fourth quarter of 2017. The...
RCEP leaders eye conclusion of talks in 2018
Leaders of the 16 countries participating in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) talks have reiterated their commitment to forge the deal and are...
TPP deal resuscitated without US
The remaining 11 member countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) announced on November 11 they will proceed with the free trade deal even without...
ASEAN, HK ink free trade, investment pacts
Economic ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Hong Kong signed two free trade and investment pacts on November 12, calling...
Immediate adoption of e-AWB in PH urged
The Philippine air cargo industry should not wait for government to mandate the use of electronic messaging and electronic submission of air waybill and...
ICC, Malaysia sign pact to boost dispute resolution in Asia
The International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) have signed a...
Lack of infra, onerous processes hinder ASEAN economic integration
Inadequate physical facilities, cumbersome procedures, and varying international business standards are the major stumbling blocks in sustaining the free flow of goods among Association...
PH Customs books highest monthly collection of P42B in Oct
An increase in import value resulting from a higher foreign exchange rate and oil price as well as improved valuation and classification brought in...
WCO releases 2016 Illicit Trade Report
The World Customs Organization (WCO) recently released the 2016 Illicit Trade Report, its flagship publication in which the Organization tries to quantify and map the...
East Asia adopts 45 reforms to improve ease of doing business
Business reforms continued at speed in East Asia and Pacific, with regional economies adopting 45 reforms during the past year, bringing to 371 the...
