Romelda Ascutia
‘SMART borders’ is WCO theme for 2019
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has chosen “SMART borders for seamless Trade, Travel and Transport” as its theme for 2019, to be launched January 26...
APEC growth to moderate in 2019‒20, says report
Amid heightened uncertainty, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region is forecast to grow slightly higher in 2018 and moderate in 2019-2020, though still outpacing...
ASEAN trade ministers strike deal to promote e-commerce
Economic ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have signed a landmark agreement to create a more conducive environment for e-commerce in...
Alibaba Singles’ Day sales smash records
China's e-commerce giant Alibaba has posted new sales records on Singles' Day, with sales on its online shopping platforms reaching a new high of...
EFTA, Indonesia to conclude FTA by year-end
Negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and Indonesia were concluded in substance on November 1, 2018...
CPTPP to go into effect Dec 30 after Australia ratified accord
State signatories to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will start to see its benefits from December 30 this year after the required...
E-commerce to drive strong growth of int’l express market over next...
The global express & small parcels market will see accelerated growth through to 2022, driven not only by a strong economic environment but by...
Myanmar language on labels of imported goods soon a must
Imported goods in Myanmar face possible removal from the market if they don’t carry labels and instruction manuals in the country’s national language within...
Signing of landmark SG-EU free trade deal lauded
The European Union and Singapore have signed the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (EUSFTA)—the first free trade agreement (FTA) established between the EU and an...
WCO kicks off review of SAFE Framework for 2021 edition
The World Customs Organization (WCO) initiated a new cycle for the updating of the SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade...
