CEBU, Philippines — At least P8.4 million worth of misdeclared agarwood from Agusan del Sur was intercepted by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) at a warehouse facility in Lapu-Lapu City on November 21, ...

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Hong Kong incense master Aaron Tang Ho-chuen scoops up chunks of agarwood and breathes in their rich, smoky scent. “Agarwood creates a sense of calm, making it perfect for peaceful activities like ...

(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has prevented the illegal exportation of agarwood, a forest product from the tree species ...

On September 10, local authorities in Huong Pho commune held a ceremony to announce the decision recognizing the two ancient agarwood trees at Khoai Vac Temple as Vietnam Heritage Trees. The event ...

World’s Most Expensive Wood: We have all seen the skyrocketing prices of gold and silver; even crude oil prices are touching the sky. Gold and silver are metals that are always expensive, whether you ...

Bhutan has entered into a strategic partnership with Thailand to improve its agarwood farming sector and enhance the livelihoods of its rural communities. explore Pema potential research locked ...

The global agarwood trade heavily depends on wild-harvested endangered tree species, despite international regulations for protection, with significant volumes going undocumented in official trade ...