PH links to ASEAN Single Window’s live operations
The Philippines has finally joined the live operations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Single Window (ASW), according to the Bureau of Customs (BOC). The Philippines linked to…
Full automation tops BOC’s 10-point priority list for 2020
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has identified 10 priority initiatives for 2020, including full automation of frontline services and enhancement of trade facilitation. Customs commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero, in a…
Textile-garment industry roadmap 2020-2029 supports sectors’ integration
An integrated textile-garment industry, strong linkages between industry, government and private sector, and a dedicated trade office are among the initiatives to be set in motion under the newly launched…
Top global consumer trends for 2020
Well-being, inclusiveness, sustainability, and value are just some of the core drivers of consumer behavior that will shape global markets this year and this decade, according to leading global market…
DHL report: e-commerce driving need to rethink packaging
Packaging will play an important role for the logistics industry in the next three to five years as the expanded variety of e-commerce products has led to new challenges in…
Garments, apparel makers urged to make operations socially compliant
Filipino manufacturers and exporters of garments and apparel are encouraged to make their operations socially compliant to increase acceptance of their products by the foreign buyers. Robert Young, trustee for…
Target markets to establish early mover advantages, exporters told
Small and medium enterprises (SME) owners and managers need to find new profitable market niches where competition is still low, or consider indirect exporting to penetrate more overseas markets. A…
Proposed graduated corporate income tax for CITIRA already used in several ASEAN countries
The graduated corporate income tax (CIT) schedule is already being implemented in six of the 10 member countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the Philippines will…
Fruit and nut bars fastest-growing snack category in UAE
Manufacturers need to work to meet the growing demand for sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the next four years. The Euromonitor…
Registration with EU exporters’ system extended until June
Philippine exporters have until June 30, 2020 to register with the European Union's (EU) Registered Exporters (REX) system-the system that certifies the origin of goods and that the EU is…