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The Philippines is pursuing relief from a 12.5 per cent US tariff on its exports by demonstrating robust legal protections against forced labour. The government has submitted a joint administrative order to Washington, hoping to reduce the levy to 10 per cent.
The Philippines is negotiating with the United States to lower a newly imposed 12.5% tariff to 10%, citing progress in addressing forced labour concerns in imports. The move comes as Washington targets 60 countries.
The United States has announced 10-12.5 per cent tariffs against 60 trading partners, including China and the European Union, for inadequately enforcing prohibitions on forced labour goods imports.
Sabah's Sepanggar Bay Container Port expansion, originally due in February 2023, remains incomplete despite five extensions. DP World Sabah assumed management in September 2024 as the state implements ten interim measures to tackle congestion.
Vietnam's law enforcement has charged four individuals including jewellery shop directors in an escalating investigation into an international diamond smuggling operation allegedly orchestrated from Hong Kong by Indian nationals.