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WCO, WTO eye stronger partnership in trade facilitation
The World Trade Organization (WTO) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have agreed to further enhance their collaboration in support of trade facilitation.
On the...
Trade facilitation key to addressing needs of developing countries
Trade facilitation can be a key contributor to sustainable development as speedier border crossings for goods and services help address poverty alleviation and even...
Vietnam launches portal on trading rules
The Vietnam Trade Information Portal (VTIP), a one-stop shop for the business community to get information on Vietnam’s import-export regulations and procedures, has just...
More inclusive global value chains can advance growth in developing countries-report
Global value chains (GVCs) are transforming world trade, but must be more inclusive if they are to deliver greater benefits to developing countries and...
WCO launches new Transit Guidelines at global conference
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has launched new Transit Guidelines, a tool for the facilitation of transit and establishment of efficient transit regimes, at...
ADB to help Nepal improve customs reform, modernize trade facilitation
The Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Board of Directors has approved a $21 million policy-based loan to support the Government of Nepal’s efforts to simplify,...
ATA Carnet advances towards digitization
The World Chambers Federation (WCF) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is moving closer to creating a digitalized ATA Carnet system, following the...
ICC welcomes G20 stance against protectionism
The International Chamber of Commerce welcomed the affirmation of the G20’s long-established stance to continue fighting all forms of protectionism.
“G20 must stand firm on...
Phase 1 of PH eco zones’ e-transfer system takes effect by...
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will mandatorily implement by August 16 the Electronic Zone Transfer System’s (eZTS) first phase, which covers internal transfer...
China’s Cosco offers to buy rival OOCL for US$6.3B
Cosco Shipping Holdings, the fourth biggest container shipping company, has offered to acquire Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the seventh largest box shipping line,...
