Tag: trade
US, 12 countries launch Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
US, 12 countries launch Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for ProsperityThe 13 initial members of IPEF account for about 40% of the world's gross...
ICC urges World Bank, IMF to help avoid unintended effects of...
International Chamber of Commerce Secretary General John Denton asked leaders of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank to “urgently consider making...
Survey reveals COVID’s “very disruptive” effect on supply chains
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been “very disruptive” to supply chains, according to results of a survey...
RCEP possibly concluded in Nov
Ministers of the 16 participating countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement are optimistic the trade deal will be concluded...
More cross-border trade, transport links in BIMP sought
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is encouraging Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia to adopt a common set of standards for non-convention ship operations and...
PH, South Korea start FTA talks
The Philippines and South Korea have agreed to pursue a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to further enhance economic ties and expand...
Vietnam files WTO complaint vs US over anti-dumping duties on fish
Vietnam has filed a complaint against the U.S. with the World Trade Organization (WTO), challenging Washington’s anti-dumping measures against Vietnam’s exports of fish fillets.
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Asia-Pacific export volume to improve modestly in 2018 amid risks, says...
As global and regional demand recovers, export volume of the Asia-Pacific region is expected to expand in 2017, but growth is seen to slow...
PH travel goods win zero tariff under expanded US GSP program
Starting July 1, 2017, Philippine-made travel goods such as bags and wallets can enter the U.S. market with zero tariff after the Office of...
Higher growth for APEC economies seen in the near term
New trade and growth data offer positive signs for the Asia-Pacific region, where forecasts for the near term have climbed up slightly from last...
