KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia can take advantage of the trade agreements that have been signed with other countries to strengthen manufacturing and increase exports, says Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong. He said a strong and robust manufacturing sector, particularly the small and medium enterprise (SME), could sustain a good economy and employment […]
Read MoreAll cars of ASEAN origin imported into Vietnam will enjoy a tax-free policy until the end of 2027. The Prime Minister has signed and issued Decree 126/2022/ND-CP stipulating Vietnam’s special preferential import tariff to implement the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) for the 2022 – 2027 period. Accordingly, Vietnam will continue to exempt import […]
Read MoreChina’s recent optimization of its COVID-19 response and gradual restoration of Chinese citizens’ overseas travel have enthused those working in the tourism sectors of Asia-Pacific countries. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said he was very pleased to welcome back Chinese tourists, saying that their presence is vital to the country’s tourism and economic growth. “When […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The sugar industry was caught off guard with President Marcos’ directive to import sugar anew, according to industry experts. They said if there is really a need to control prices, importation should be through an order of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) Board rather than the Minimum Access Volume (MAV), which has […]
Read MoreVietnam has made a go of bringing inflation under control in 2022 thanks to the government’s great efforts to rein in market prices, with praise from various international organisations. The General Statistics Office (GSO) last week reported that Vietnam’s consumer price index for the whole of 2022 increased 3.15 per cent on-year, lower than the […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and China have signed an agreement that would fast-track cargo processes between the two countries in a bid to improve trade facilitation. During President Marcos’ state visit to China last week, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the General Administration of Customs of China inked a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) […]
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