ASEAN Tariff Finder launched

The ASEAN Secretariat in coordination with the Indonesian Ministry of Trade and the Australian Government launched the ASEAN Tariff Finder on August 19.The launch took place as part of the 55th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Meeting and related meeti…

Cambodia, Laos begin cross-border QR code payments

Cambodia and Laos launched the first phase of cross-border QR code payments between them on August 18.This move allows Cambodian travellers to shop in Laos using their local currency Riel via scanning LAO QR Code, the National Bank of Cambodia said in…

Thailand boosts trade with China

Thailand’s Commerce Ministry recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a deeper trade partnership through a mini-free trade agreement (mini-FTA) between Thailand and China’s Yunnan province.Phusit Rattanakul Sereeruengrit, director-g…

Niyogyugan Festival back in Quezon after 3-year halt

The Niyogyugan Festival, Quezon province’s annual event to celebrate its coconut farmers, resumed after a three-year halt, bringing in an average of 20,000 tourists daily. The 11-day long festival that ended Saturday is part of the province’s commemor…