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Government Of China Pledges $22 Billion For Projects In The Philippines

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jan 12
1 min

Government Of China Pledges $22 Billion For Projects In The Philippines

Intra-Asian trade and investments continue to be key as the Government of China pledges USD22 billion for projects in the Philippines The Government of the Philippines has secured around USD22 billion worth of investment pledges from the Government of China for upcoming projects in the country. Out of the total, around USD13.80 billion has been pledged for investments in the energy sectors, including solar and wind energy and off-grid power supply systems. Other investments w

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Trade Agreements In Asia Pacific: Bigger, Deeper, Digital & Sustainable

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Dec 26, 2022
2 min

Trade Agreements In Asia Pacific: Bigger, Deeper, Digital & Sustainable

The Asia-Pacific region continues to be the largest contributor to the worldwide build-up of preferential trade agreements (PTAs), accounting for about half of PTAs worldwide. PTAs have become bigger, deeper, more digital and increasingly supportive of sustainable development, with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) exemplifying these trends. The noodle-bowl of Asia-Pacific trade agreements now comprises 333 PTAs with at least on

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ADB Report: Unlocking the Potential of Digital Services Trade in Asia and the Pacific

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Nov 30, 2022
1 min

ADB Report: Unlocking the Potential of Digital Services Trade in Asia and the Pacific

This book explains how rapid digitalization during COVID-19 has accelerated the growth of digital services trade in Asia and the Pacific, and provides analysis on the opportunities, challenges, and associated risks. It explores evolving trends and considers trade agreements, cybersecurity, and effective taxation. It outlines how a greater focus on developing human capital, connectivity, investment in information and communication technology, and a positive regulatory environm

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Oct 26, 2022
1 min

Digital FDI: Opportunities & challenges for attracting digital investments by IPAs

26th World Investment Conference Opening Ceremony Panel Discussions | Session 1 | #WIC22 In collaboration with World Economic Forum WEF Investment Promotion Agencies of the world at WAIPA #WIC22 For more information visit WAIPA website here https://waipa.org/wic #trade #fdi #investment #policy #government #digital #digitalfdi #investmentpromotion #economy #economicdevelopment

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UNCTAD: How start-ups are boosting investment in South-East Asia

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Oct 24, 2022
3 min

UNCTAD: How start-ups are boosting investment in South-East Asia

The rise of start-ups in the region is a factor behind the dynamism of foreign direct investment there, an UNCTAD-ASEAN report finds. Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) surged 42% to $174 billion in 2021, rebounding to the record reached in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic dragged down investment. The increase in FDI to ASEAN countries outpaced the 30% average growth rate for developing economies, highlighti

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How Digitalization Is Making South And Southeast Asia Engines Of Growth

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Mar 22, 2022
2 min

How Digitalization Is Making South And Southeast Asia Engines Of Growth

Asia now accounts for nearly 60% of the world’s online retail sales. Asian-Pacific e-commerce is expected to nearly double by 2025, reaching $2 trillion, according to Euromonitor International. From online retail to ride-sharing services to exporting online labour, this digital boom is reshaping almost every aspect of business and social life in this region. We are already seeing how digitalization is reshaping Asia. The digital transformation of South and Southeast Asia is o

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ICC and WTO launch first-ever standards toolkit for paperless trade

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Mar 17, 2022
2 min

ICC and WTO launch first-ever standards toolkit for paperless trade

The International Chamber of Commerce and the World Trade Organization have today published the first-ever toolkit to help companies and government agencies adopt available standards to accelerate the digitalisation of trade processes. Drawing on stakeholder consultations through ICC’s Digital Standards Initiative over the past year, the report emphasises that one of the primary barriers to the adoption of paperless processes is a lack of awareness of existing standards for d

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Reimagining emerging ASEAN: 5 levers to boost economic recovery

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Jun 1, 2021
3 min

Reimagining emerging ASEAN: 5 levers to boost economic recovery

McKinsey highlights five growth levers for emerging ASEAN and show how they could boost recovery in countries such as Vietnam and Indonesia Emerging ASEAN (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam) began the crisis at a disadvantage, and COVID-19 exposed and often heightened their challenges. Larger, developed nations generally have the resources and infrastructure to weather the pandemic’s impact. Some emerging ASEAN countries were unable to mount stimulus pr

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Dentsu Tracking joins EU-ASEAN Business Council - Supply Chain Digitisation & Fighting Illicit Trade

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Feb 26, 2021
1 min

Dentsu Tracking joins EU-ASEAN Business Council - Supply Chain Digitisation & Fighting Illicit Trade

Dentsu Tracking joins the EU-ASEAN Business Council to support supply chain digitisation and the fight against illicit trade with its tracking and tracing expertise. Managing Director, Philippe Castella said: "Dentsu Tracking is delighted to become a member of the EU-ASEAN Business Council. As the operator of the European Union Tobacco Tracking & Tracing System, we are a trusted partner for authorities worldwide to help implement digital supply chain control solutions based o

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UNCTAD Highlights Critical Role Of Investment Promotion Agencies

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Jul 13, 2020
2 min

UNCTAD Highlights Critical Role Of Investment Promotion Agencies

The latest UNCTAD IPA Observer highlights the critical role of investment promotion agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. It looks at how the agencies have transformed, and which changes are likely to stay after the crisis. The current COVID-19 crisis has brought to light the critical role of investment promotion agencies (IPAs). They have shown agility and reactiveness in supporting the evolving needs of investors during the pandemic and have been instrumental and valuable

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Alibaba's Electronic World Trade Program to boost digital trade in China

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Jun 23, 2020
1 min

Alibaba's Electronic World Trade Program to boost digital trade in China

Alibaba Group on Thursday expanded its partnership with Yiwu, a city in China’s Zhejiang province that is home to the world’s largest wholesale market, with plans to digitize a new bonded zone to streamline the flow of cross-border goods in the city as well as provide innovative solutions to help small businesses offset the impact of Covid-19. The comprehensive bonded zone – a classification that offers companies engaged in trade with favorable taxation policies, eased admini

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UNCTAD eCommerce Week 2020 goes VIRTUAL!

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Apr 21, 2020
1 min

UNCTAD eCommerce Week 2020 goes VIRTUAL!

Great news from our partners at UNCTAD - In light of the COVID19 pandemic situation, UNCTAD eCommerce Week scheduled to take place late April will be replaced with an online version In these times where digital technologies are growing more and more important considering that so many countries are experiencing some forms of lockdown because of the pandemic, and that several activities (social and business related) are shifting online, we have decided to offer that opportunity

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Free Webinar - How China Will Succeed in Uncertain Times For International Trade & FDI

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Apr 9, 2020
1 min

Free Webinar - How China Will Succeed in Uncertain Times For International Trade & FDI

Pleased to share details on the free to attend webinar by our partners at Conway Inc; This webinar will discuss the current FDI environment and what it means for China's economic growth. We will also talk through lessons learned from past disruptions to see what strategies might be useful for Chinese organizations looking to attract investment coming out of the recovery. In this webinar, you will hear from an expert panel on: - The current economic landscape and future disrup

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ICC launches digital initiatives to equip business for the next century of global trade

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Feb 7, 2020
5 min

ICC launches digital initiatives to equip business for the next century of global trade

Delighted to share details by our partners at ICC, under the leadership of John Denton, outlining new digital initiatives for global trade. We look forward to ICC and many of the technologies and players involved in these initiatives joining us for the 19th Global Trade Development Week China Forum & Technologies Expo, 16-18 June, Shanghai Pudong, under the theme: Digitalisation, Standardisation & Interoperability of Trade Technologies As part of ICC’s Declaration for the Nex

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Diversifying Trade in Africa: New strategy approaches for the African Continental Free Trade Area

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Nov 26, 2019
1 min

Diversifying Trade in Africa: New strategy approaches for the African Continental Free Trade Area

New publication by International Trade Centre, Founding Members of GTDW Advisory Council on strategic approaches for ACFTA. Africa’s Continental Free Trade Area agreement, one of the most ambitious regional integration efforts of the 21st century, is requiring policymakers to align a wide range of complex and divergent trade strategies across the continent. If the agreement is to foster economic transformation, its strategic focus may have to deviate from previous efforts. Ex

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ALIBABA To Help Ethiopia Set Up First eWTP (electronic world trade platform) Hub

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Nov 26, 2019
2 min

ALIBABA To Help Ethiopia Set Up First eWTP (electronic world trade platform) Hub

China’s internet giant Alibaba Group, signed a memorandum of understanding with Ethiopian officials to help Ethiopia launch its first eWTP (electronic world trade platform) Hub, the second in Africa After Rwanda. At a ceremony held this morning and attended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Dr. Getahun Mekuria, Minister of Innovation and Technology, Jack Ma, Founder of Jack Ma Foundation and Partner of Alibaba Group, Eric Jing, Alibaba Group Director and Financial Services Gro

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Nov 19, 2019
4 min

What constitutes a smart port?

There has been much commentary around the development of smart port technology and the new era of the digital supply chain. Enabling port activities via progress in digitisation has progressed the development of automation, greater supply chain visibility and efficiency through the digitalisation of manual work systems. There are several great initiatives in pursuing this dream, particularly through the development of blockchain and other port automation platforms currently b

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Digitalisation push in Trade Facilitation

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Nov 19, 2019
2 min

Digitalisation push in Trade Facilitation

“We must adapt to the changing environment by leveraging on technology and innovation to improve our services and stay relevant. Dagang Net understands trade facilitation along with other sectors in the country must be ready for a digital transformation underpinned by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (“IR 4.0”) that is set to change the way we live and work, and business landscape,” said Datuk Samsul Husin, Executive Deputy Chairman of DNeX and also Executive Chairman of Daga

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Oct 21, 2019
1 min

2 FOR 1 ENDS THIS WEEK!

The 19th Global Trade Development Week takes place from 16-18 June in Shanghai, China. Jointly organised with APMEN Shanghai in English & Mandarin includes 2 Co-located programs + Technologies Exhibition: GTDW Technology for Trade Facilitation, Compliance & Digitalisation Conference GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference GTDW Technologies & Innovation Exhibition (Limited Spaces!) (LIMITED!) FREE program is open to: Customs & Tax Authorities Ministries of

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