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China’s additional tariff plan against $60B of US products ‘rational and...

The new countermeasures by China imposing additional tariffs on about US$60 billion worth of products from the United States are "rational and restrained," a...

ASEAN+3 vows to combat protectionism, hasten RCEP deal

Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries and three partner nations—China, South Korea, and Japan (ASEAN+3)—have agreed on the...

WCO offers free e-learning course on a single window environment

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is inviting customs officers to avail themselves of the free online course on a “single window environment” developed by...

Vietnam’s exports, industrial production surge in Jan-July

Vietnam saw strong growth in its industrial production index (IIP) and export value in the first seven months of 2018, according to the latest figures...

WTO report: 75 new trade restrictions introduced in last 7 months

A new World Trade Organization (WTO) report confirms a rising trend of trade-restrictive measures being implemented, a worrisome development coming at a time of...

WCO’s latest edition of SAFE Framework of Standards released

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has published the 2018 edition of the SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade, following its adoption...

Vietnam underscores achievements since NSW launch

Vietnam’s National Single Window (NSW) has brought about real outcomes since its introduction in November 2014 and has helped the country to rank fourth...

Malaysian task force on US-China trade conflict formed

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) of Malaysia has created a task force to monitor the United States-China trade conflict, noting that...

US challenges five WTO members imposing ‘illegal’ tariffs on American products

The World Trade Organization (WTO) said the United States has requested for dispute consultations regarding the additional duties imposed by five WTO members—Canada, China,...

Customs authorities identify priority areas in AsPac e-commerce management

The exchange of advance electronic data and use of cutting-edge technologies are among the key focus areas identified by customs administrations in the Asia-Pacific...