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UNCTAD assesses e-commerce situation in Cambodia, Bhutan
In the changing global marketplace, e-commerce presents a powerful driver of economic growth, inclusive trade and job-creation in the least developed countries (LDCs).
However, due...
Proposed PH customs rule sets clearance protocol for on-board courier baggage
Regulations for on-board courier (OBC) baggage clearance formalities at international airports in the Philippines have been drafted and are now awaiting public feedback.
The Department...
HK’s exports value in March improves 16.9%
The value of Hong Kong’s total goods exports rose 16.9% year-on-year in March, while that of goods imports increased 13%, the Census & Statistics...
WCO acts globally to protect intellectual property rights
The World Customs Organization (WCO) joined the international community in celebrating World Intellectual Property Day 2017 under the theme “Innovations – Improving Lives,” as...
Lack of trust dampens use of e-commerce – global survey
A new global survey reveals that Internet users are increasingly concerned about their online privacy, and that 49 percent of users polled say lack...
PH Customs overshoots Q1 target collection by 0.6%
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected P104.9 billion in revenue for the first quarter of the year, up 0.6% from its target of...
Importer registration process in PH Customs drafted
The draft order covering the process of importer registration at the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been released.
Position papers on the draft CAO,...
Exports by Vietnam’s FDI firms slide 13%
Foreign-invested companies continue to dominate the Vietnam export scene despite posting a decline in the first half of April, latest customs statistics show.
Exports by...
Slightly higher growth for Thailand seen this year
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts a slightly higher economic growth for Thailand this year and next, noting that the Asian regional market remains...
Vietnam customs finalizing NSW rules for aviation
The General Department of Customs of Vietnam said it is now preparing the final draft guidelines governing the electronic processing of data on the...
