EU-Asean Business Council urges PH to showcase anti-illicit trade system
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-13 00:34 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Philippines, International Orgs, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines—Illicit trade is threatening Southeast Asia’s economic growth and sustainability goals, prompting the EU-Asean Business Council (EU-ABC) to urge the Philippines to use its Asean chairship to demonstrate stronger regional safeguards against smuggling and illegal commerce.
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