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WCO working group completes final draft of e-commerce framework of standards
The World Customs Organization (WCO) said the draft “Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce” has been finalized and will be submitted for consideration and...
Vietnam to link I/E procedures for radioactive substances to National Single...
Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology is preparing to conduct two new administrative procedures online via the National Single Window (NSW), focusing on the...
China asks for fair, just treatment of Chinese firms after US...
China's Ministry of Commerce on April 17 urged the United States to create a fair, just, and stable legal and policy environment for Chinese...
Strong growth in 2018-19 unless trade conflicts mount, says WTO
Global merchandise trade is expected to grow 4.4% in 2018 before moderating to 4.0% in 2019, but the strong growth outlook is being compromised...
Developing Asia’s trade rebound to continue but with slight moderation—ADB report
The developing economies of Asia are expected to continue to enjoy steady growth in the next couple of years, the growth supported by sustained...
Vietnam’s strong exports tempered by imports dive in Feb
In February 2018, Vietnam’s merchandise exports were up 54.6% to US$14.33 billion year-over-year, but imports, amounting to $14.03 billion, were down 7.3% compared to...
Myanmar’s long-term prospects up but risks also rising—IMF
The Myanmar economy is expected to rebound in 2017/2018 on the back of a recovering agriculture sector and exports after stabilizing in 2016/17, but...
US Commerce affirms more countervailing and dumping findings against China, VN
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued affirmative final determinations in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of stainless steel flanges from China, and in the antidumping duty...
Indonesian economy hits fastest growth in 4 years
Indonesia registered its highest economic growth in four years in 2017, as the country looks ahead to a positive outlook in 2018-2020, a new...
Vietnam Customs upgrades online public service system
Vietnam's General Department of Customs has announced the addition of more than 40 administrative procedures in the agency’s public online service system.
Vietnam Customs said...
