TRADE IN GOODS

The political uncertainties and civil unrest in the country have, inevitably, had a major impact on its imports and exports. In particular, a number of major international shipping lines have ceased operations at Myanmar ports in response to the situation. More

The Singapore government has approved the Multimodal Transport Bill, a move that will facilitate ratification of the ASEAN Framework Agreement on Multimodal Transport (AFAMT) later this year. More

An ASEAN-wide Self-Certification (AWSC) scheme relating to the origin of goods is now in force. Initially agreed back in January 2019, this trade facilitation initiative between the bloc’s 10 member nations is intended to streamline customs procedures by allowing approved operators to self-certify the origin of their goods. More

Voters in the state of Washington were scheduled to vote 3 November on whether to impose tougher penalties for trafficking certain endangered species or their products. More