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Philippines seeks balance trade with Indonesia

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines may impose stricter trade measures against Indonesia after the ASEAN neighboring country decided not to ease up on its protocols and open their market access. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said the trade negotiations between the two countries did not yield positive results for the Philippines last month. “It was not […]

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Thailand: Visa on arrival fee waiver extended

The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to extend the waiver on the 2,000-baht visa-on-arrival fee for nationals of particular countries until the end of April to boost tourism, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Veerasak Kowsurat. The minister said the waiver for nationals of 20 countries, including China, was set to end on Sunday. The cabinet […]

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Asean Single Window still in test phase

Cambodia is prioritising the testing and implementation of the Asean Single Window, a system to streamline and digitalise export processes across Asean, according to a public official. The cargo clearance system is now being tested in the Kingdom, with the government hoping to make it fully functional in the near future, Ho Sivyong, director of […]

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Myanmar: Traders hope for a boost from new gem laws

The new amendments to the law governing the extraction of gemstones in Myanmar are expected to offer relief for the gem industry in Mandalay. Industry insiders interviewed by Myanmar Times said they hope the market in Mandalay will bounce back this year after the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on December 18 amended the tax rates and restrictions on the […]

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