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EU, Japan move toward a free trade deal
The European Union and Japan have reached a “political” agreement for a free trade deal that would remove tariffs from 99% of goods traded...
Genuine customs reform requires a mix of ingredients, says former PH...
Aside from implementing the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), there are three other elements needed to achieve genuine customs reform, according to a...
Student conference in Azerbaijan tackles customs management issues
The 2nd International Student Conference on "Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Customs Management" kicked off in Gusar town, Republic of Azerbaijan on July 3.
Organized...
India’s single GST to boost eco growth but puts strain on...
The July 1 rollout of India’s biggest tax reform in 70 years involving the imposition of a single goods and services tax (GST) is...
Business groups present recommendations on tackling trade barriers
Business leaders on 3 July presented a set of recommendations on how the World Trade Organization (WTO) can help both small and large companies...
Intra-ASEAN trade, investment remain vibrant—report
Trade and investment in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2016 were adversely affected by the relatively modest global growth environment, but...
ASEAN, China outline ways to enhance customs cooperation
China Customs is proposing deepening cooperation with the customs administrations of member countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and has raised...
Vanuatu Customs, other Pacific Islands undergo RKC workshop
The World Customs Organization (WCO) recently organized a five-day workshop on the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures (Revised Kyoto...
PH Customs order stipulates rules on radioactive materials handling
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released procedures for the proper inspection and disposal of radioactive materials.
Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 13-2017, signed...
ASEAN Economic Integration Brief launched
The inaugural issue of the ASEAN Economic Integration Brief (AEIB) was released on 30 June 2017. The AEIB provides regular updates on ASEAN economic integration progress...
