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Trade Development News
- Jan 21
- 1 min
Cambodia To Implement Data Automation Between Tax & Customs Authorities
System will strengthen tax and customs cooperation, enabling instantly the sharing and exchange of data and information, including corporate tax registration, corporate import and export declaration documents, sales and purchase records, as well as other related documents. The introduction of the data automation system represents Cambodia’s optimisation of new technology to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation. Under the automated exchange system, the two tax authoritie
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Trade Development News
- Oct 6, 2020
- 3 min
Malaysian Customs adopts IBM and Maersk’s TradeLens blockchain
MALAYSIA, KUALA LUMPUR, 5 October 2020 — IBM (NYSE: IBM) together with A.P. Moller – Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) today announced a collaboration to use the blockchain-enabled ‘TradeLens’ platform in Malaysia to modernise the shipping processes, create greater transparency and enhance customer satisfaction. This collaboration supports the country's effort to promote trading and economic stability by facilitating ease of doing business. By digitizing shipping proc
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Trade Development News
- Jul 2, 2020
- 2 min
African Perspectives: Digital Solutions for Trade Facilitation - TRALAC
Since 1947, states of the world have been working to liberalize international trade by reducing tariffs, under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, and since 1995 under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Agreements. The main focus initially was to reduce tariffs. However, it has become increasingly clear that tariffs are not the only impediments, and perhaps not even the most important impediments, to the movement of goods across borders. The multiplicity of border age
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Trade Development News
- Jun 24, 2020
- 1 min
APEC: Why Trade is a Critical Response to COVID-19
Interesting insights By Krasna Bobenrieth When COVID-19 first started to garner attention at the beginning of 2020, nobody foresaw the widespread health, economic and social impact it would have. While the world has experienced terrible pandemics before, it’s hard to remember one with such far reaching consequences in our lives, societies and economies, and that affected so many different parts of the world in such a short time. The region has already been experiencing trade
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Trade Development News
- Jun 23, 2020
- 1 min
5 ways to advance digital trade in the post-COVID world
Recommendations by GTDW Speaker Ziyang Fan Head of Digital Trade, World Economic Forum & Mike Gallaher The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies and services, which have kept trade flowing even as movement has been restricted. This has highlighted the need to modernize trade rules and reverse the trend of digital protectionism. Modernizing digital trade rules will advance digital trade and create more jobs, human connections and creativity in
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Trade Development News
- May 11, 2020
- 3 min
Single Window platform inaugurated in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, yesterday (May 9), inaugurated the Single Window of Logistics & Trade in Abu Dhabi during a visit to Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, Kizad, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports.
Sheikh Khalid was briefed on development plans in presence of Falah Mohammad Al Ahbabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport,
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Trade Development News
- Mar 3, 2020
- 2 min
March Newsletter - Are You Ready Global Trade Development Week Forum & Expo China!
AGENDA ENGLISH | AGENDA CHINESE - During this testing time for international trade we have re-confirmed with our GTDW Partners & Advisory Council to proceed with the planned GTDW China program, 16-18 June, Shanghai Pudong. The program is confirmed under assumption that virus related travel restrictions are relaxed by June. Please contact jackp@kwconfex.com for details. The event is Co-hosted with APMEN 上海亚太示范电子口岸网络运行中心 (SAOC) 主任and partners include Quality Brands Protection C
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Trade Development News
- Feb 27, 2020
- 1 min
Ghana Single Window - UNI-PASS Unfazed By Negative Campaign
As Ghana moves to implement its new single window system with UNIPASS at GTDW China Trade Development Week we ask "Single Window: What Is The New Way Forward?" Leaders Panel led by Ricardo Trevino Chapa, Deputy Secretary General, World Customs Organisation & C. Donald Brasher, President, Trade Data Monitor: VIEW AGENDA Operators of Unviersal Press (Uni-Pass), Korea Customs Service (KCS) electronic customs clearance system for trade facilitation currently being piloted at Tako
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Trade Development News
- Feb 26, 2020
- 3 min
Transnational Crime: A Revised Approach to Countering The Underworld of Trade Globalization
Delighted to welcome two of the worlds leading experts on customs, trade facilitation, trade security & anti illcit trade to join us in Shanghai this June. Alan Bersin, Former Commissioner U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Dept Homeland Security and Lars Karlsson CEO, KGH Global Consulting & GTDW Advisory Council Member VIEW AGENDA ENGLISH | VIEW AGENDA CHINESE CONFIRMED SPEAKERS [KEYNOTE] Huang Feng, Director General, Shanghai Asia-Pacific Model E-port Network Operational C
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Trade Development News
- Feb 24, 2020
- 2 min
Malaysia's SealNet joins the battle to lead in cross-border trade facilitation
CEO Chong Yoke Ching said SealNet is keen to become a leader in the facilitation of cross-border trade by making the process easier and faster, and also to provide end-to-end visibility, while ensuring the safety and security of digital transactions via its cloud-based online portal, SealNet, which was launched in August last year. About 500 customers are currently utilising the SealNet platform and the number is expected to double this year. Chong said a mobile version of th
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Trade Development News
- Feb 24, 2020
- 2 min
Have You Booked Your Exhibition Space?
GTDW China Trade Development Week 2020 is CONFIRMED to take place 16-18 June, Shanghai Pudong. Co-hosted with APMEN Operational Center, Partnered with Shanghai Association of Foreign Investment & Quality Brands Protection Committee, China (QBPC). PROGRAM ENGLISH: http://bit.ly/37mxOOI PROGRAM MANDARIN: http://bit.ly/37cFLG5 EXHIBITION & PARTNERSHIPS As this is a free to attend event for delegates from Customs & Tax Authorities, Ministries of Trade/Economy/Finance, IP, Police
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Trade Development News
- Feb 20, 2020
- 2 min
Thomas Bagge, DCSA, CEO, Joins Keynotes GTDW China Trade Development Week, Shanghai
With the recent launch of Tech neutral Track and Trace Standards for The Global Container Shipping Industry we are excited to welcome back Thomas Bagge, CEO, Digital Container Shipping Association @DCSA_org returning as a Keynote Speaker and Institutional Partner at GTDW China Trade Development Week, 16-18 June, Shanghai Pudong. Get the latest on how trade will benefit from an agnostic technology neutral approach to open standards for a common technology foundation that enabl
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Trade Development News
- Feb 19, 2020
- 2 min
Indonesia Customs to Adopt TradeLens Blockchain Solutions
Jakarta - 18 February 2020 - The Indonesia Customs and Excise Department, which sits under the Ministry of Finance, today announced the use of the blockchain-enabled TradeLens platform in Indonesia. The announcement follows several months of implementation since the department first announced it was joining the TradeLens ecosystem at the end of last year. Indonesia Customs and Excise Department is the third government agency in Southeast Asia to use the platform. TradeLens is
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Trade Development News
- Feb 17, 2020
- 1 min
SINGLE WINDOW: The New Way Forward. Whats Next?
Welcome to Ricardo Trevino Chapa, Deputy Secretary General, World Customs Organisation & C. Donald Brasher, President, Trade Data Monitor leading the discussion on: "Single Windows: Outcomes, Challenges, Lessons learnt and the Way Forward" What will the future of trade single windows look like? How can the future approach to Single Window increase #visibility and #interoperability How can Single Windows better facilitate trade digitalisation? Are Single Windows reliable for #
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Trade Development News
- Jan 22, 2020
- 2 min
'Substantial conclusion' between Singapore, New Zealand & Chile on digital economy partnership
Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing announced on Tuesday (Jan 21) that negotiations on the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) have reached a substantial conclusion - meaning most of the points have been settled. Mr Chan said the wording of the agreement would be refined, adding that the three countries were targeting for a formal signing in time for the next Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade meeting, which is expected to
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Trade Development News
- Jan 15, 2020
- 3 min
Uganda Single Window offers seamless clearance of goods
The implementation of the Uganda Electronic Single Window (UESW) system has saved traders about $85,000 (sh308.4m) annually, that was being wasted as a result of submitting the required trade documents manually. Speaking during the launch of the second phase progress report on the UESW in Kampala last week, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) acting commissioner customs, Abel Kagumire, said the introduction of the system simplified trade procedures and processes, cutting delay
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Trade Development News
- Jan 15, 2020
- 2 min
Kale Logistics, Taiwan’s Trade-Van ink MoU to ease customs clearance
Global IT logistics partner, Kale Logistics Solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Taiwan based customs clearance platform developer Trade-Van to facilitate the issuance of digital Certificate of Origin (eCoO). The signing happened during the 60th Pan Asian E-Commerce Alliance (PAA) annual conference held at Cyberjaya, Malaysia. Certificate of Origin
CoO is among the most critical documents in the logistics industry. In international trade transactions
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Trade Development News
- Jan 6, 2020
- 1 min
Where Trade Facilitation Tech Leaders Meet - Bigger Than Ever GTDW China Trade Development Week 2020
Networking with top leaders from governments, trade agencies, MNC's, supply chain, logistics, customs, tax, trade zones, ports & trade hubs, brand protection, IPR & enforcement. 800+ international delegates, 80 leading speakers, 40 exhibitors, 2 concurrent conferences, site tours & more. The future of legitimate trade and anti illicit trade technologies, interoperability, standardisation and digitalization - Shanghai Pudong, 16-18 June. View Programme: http://bit.ly/2Mjt7NW V
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Trade Development News
- Dec 30, 2019
- 2 min
Philippines: Paperless eTrade to cut trade costs by 10% UNESCAP
The United Nations-led Asia-Pacific treaty on paperless transactions where the Philippines acceded to this week will cut trade costs in the country by a tenth, the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (Unescap) said.However, Unescap trade policy and facilitation section chief Yann Duval told the Inquirer in an email that to date, only the Philippines and Azerbaijan —“a leader in paperless trade in the Central Asia and Caucasus region” — have completed th
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