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EU court issues ruling on Singapore free trade pact
In a closely watched decision, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) said the EU’s free trade agreement (FTA) with Singapore cannot...
The Evolving Role of Customs
Traditional Role of Customs
Historically, customs administrations all over the world have served as state “gatekeepers”, taking jurisdiction on anything and everything that move across...
WTO Committee on Trade Facilitation meets for first time
World Trade Organization (WTO) members gathered on 16 May for the inaugural meeting of the Committee on Trade Facilitation, the body responsible for overseeing implementation...
Latest trade indicator signals sustained momentum in Q2
The World Trade Organization's latest World Trade Outlook Indicator (WTOI) suggests that global trade will continue to expand moderately in the second quarter of 2017....
Draft order draws up rules for PH customs service fee collection
The Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have proposed rules covering the process of collecting customs service fees from stakeholders.
The draft...
Vietnam’s Tan Son Nhat airport set to adopt National Single Window...
After Noi Bai International Airport, the General Department of Customs said Tan Son Nhat International Airport will be the second air hub in Vietnam...
ICC pushes for unimpeded cross-border movement of empty containers
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is asking the World Customs Organization (WCO) to work with the private sector and set guidelines for return-refill...
Sao Tome and Principe becomes 110th Contracting Party to RKC
Sao Tome and Principe acceded to the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures (Revised Kyoto Convention or RKC) on 8...
Asian economies to sustain dynamic growth—IMF
The Asia-Pacific region continues to deliver strong growth in the face of widespread concerns about growing protectionism, a rapidly aging society, and slow productivity...
Online data exchange between Customs and Post pushed
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) are highlighting the need for enhanced collaboration and exchange of information between Customs...
