The software for the Philippine government’s online trade facilitation portal, TradeNet, has been delivered and is now undergoing procedures in preparation for going live…
TradeNet in prep stage for launch by July
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House bill presses for merger of LTO, LTFRB
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ICTSI earmarks $25M for further port expansion works this year
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Clark airport breaks 5-year-old passenger record
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PH gov’t to dissolve 2 transport GOCCs for non-performance
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Marina administrator sacked for frequent travels
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New FAL Convention amendments come into force Jan 1
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Thailand-EU FTA negotiations set to resume
The government of Thailand is looking to hasten preparations leading to the resumption of discussions on a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European…
