President Rodrigo Duterte has formed a panel to improve Philippine customs procedures in line with the country's deal with the World Trade Organization, according to a document that Malacañang released on Thursday.
The Philippines continued to attract foreign direct investments (FDI) despite the pandemic, according to the Board of Investments (BOI).
The Thai Ministry of Commerce on May 17 said three State agencies of this country are speeding up issuance of related regulations to submit the ratification of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to the ASEAN Secretariat in October.
Indonesia is Canada's largest market in Southeast Asia for agri-food products and Canada's single largest wheat customer, according to Global Affairs.
The UK and Thailand have jointly launched the “UK Thailand Tech Export Academy”. The purpose of the collaboration is to promote the development of “smart cities” to be constructed across Thailand.
In 2020, the Australian wine industry’s profits were estimated to be US$2,9 billion; in 2023, they are expected to reach US$3.6 billion. As of May 2020, Australian wine exports to Asia grew by 12 percent, compared to the previous year, while the ASEAN market grew by 18.8 percent.
The Philippines is seeking a 170 billion pesos ($3.6 billion) pandemic stimulus program to boost its economic recovery this year, officials said on Tuesday, as they temper growth targets following disappointing first-quarter results.
WITH the recently concluded virtual signing of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) Framework last May 11, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Philippines has become the fourth signatory to be admitted to the Asean CIS Framework
<p>Time: November 2025<br /> By: WTO and International Trade Group, Legal Department – VCCI</p>
