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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

May 6, 2020
2 min

Top Investment Promotion Agencies 2020

From our partners at Site Selection Magazine we are pleased to share the top IPA's OF 2020. This is one of the very few rankings the magazine publishes based entirely on subjective input. The annual Top IPAs are selected by you, the corporate decision-makers and global site consultants who work with them day in and day out. On the following pages we join these global experts in celebrating those agencies at the top of their field. Winning agencies were selected on the followi

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FREE Webinar: Asia Strategies For High Value FDI, Trade & Investment Attraction (Economic Recovery!)

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 30, 2020
2 min

FREE Webinar: Asia Strategies For High Value FDI, Trade & Investment Attraction (Economic Recovery!)

Presented with our partners at Site Selection Magazine and Conway Inc This is an Asia focused webinar on high value FDI, trade & investment strategies for economic recovery - May 21, Singapore / Shanghai Time Zone (Limited Places)!! REGISTER WHO PARTICIPATES: Corporate's & Multinationals, Government Trade & Investment Agencies, Investment Promotion Agencies, Regional Development Agencies, Free Trade Zones, Industrial Parks & Developers, Site Selection Advisory & Consultants S

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ICC & WCO issue joint statement calling for increased action on customs and trade facilitation

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 28, 2020
1 min

ICC & WCO issue joint statement calling for increased action on customs and trade facilitation

ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO and WCO Secretary General Kunio Mikuriya say effective trade facilitation – based on international standards – will play a central role in enabling business continuity and renewed economic growth during and post pandemic. This statement calls for a coordinated customs response to the COVID-19 crisis – including through active participation in multilateral efforts and an open dialogue with neighbouring countries. VIEW STATEMENT #GTDWCH

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DO YOU NEED ASIA TRADE & INVESTMENT SUPPORT?

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 26, 2020
1 min

DO YOU NEED ASIA TRADE & INVESTMENT SUPPORT?

Lead Generation, Virtual Site Tours, Webinars, Sales & Marketing Representation, Training & Development across the APAC region? KW Group have a 10 year track record in market access, trade & investment across the Asia Pacific region from our HQ in Malaysia at the heart of Asia. We understand that to establish in the region you need a long term vision and commitment of the highest quality combined with local networks. We support governments, IPAs, free trade zones, technologie

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UNESCAP: Outward FDI in Asia Pacific Countries Report

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 24, 2020
2 min

UNESCAP: Outward FDI in Asia Pacific Countries Report

A new report by our friends at United Nations ESCAP on Outward Foreign Direct Investment and Home Country Sustainable Development, Studies in Trade, Investment and Innovation Asia and the Pacific has now become the largest source of foreign direct investment globally. This is due to the growing number of firms from Asia and the Pacific that have become active outward investors. The upsurge in outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) from Asia and the Pacific raises several un

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Myanmar: Customs Restrictions To Be Eased To Facilitate Trade

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 23, 2020
1 min

Myanmar: Customs Restrictions To Be Eased To Facilitate Trade

The government will reduce trade restrictions and red tape to facilitate the import and export process during the COVID-19 outbreak. Starting April 20, the customs department will reduce customs duties for businesses operating with the Myanmar Automated Cargo Clearance System (MACCS). Paperwork will also be streamlined, with an electronic version of Form D for preferential tariff treatment in Asean to be issued to simplify procedures between all the Asean countries. VIEW ART

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AMCHAM China: Most U.S. firms have no plans to leave China due to coronavirus

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 23, 2020
1 min

AMCHAM China: Most U.S. firms have no plans to leave China due to coronavirus

The majority of American companies in China have no plans to relocate production or sourcing activities to other parts of the country or abroad due to the coronavirus, a survey showed on Friday. Almost 70% of respondents to the joint survey by the American chambers of commerce in Beijing and Shanghai as well as PricewaterhouseCoopers said they expected their China supply chain operations to return to normal in less than three months and 96% forecast a return to normal within

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INTERPOL & World Customs Organization Collaborate In Crackdown On Terrorist Routes In SE Asia

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 23, 2020
1 min

INTERPOL & World Customs Organization Collaborate In Crackdown On Terrorist Routes In SE Asia

Hundreds arrested in crackdown on terrorist routes in Southeast Asia - More than 130 human trafficking victims rescued in Operation Maharlika III SINGAPORE: An INTERPOL-led operation codenamed ‘Maharlika III’ saw law enforcement from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines (BIMP) deploy to strategic points along known terrorist transit routes in Southeast Asia in a series of simultaneous law enforcement and border control actions. The coordinated move – from 24 Februa

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UNCTAD eCommerce Week 2020 goes VIRTUAL!

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

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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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 21, 2020
1 min

Site Selection - Investor Watch April

Stay current with all the latest news from our partners at Conway Inc & Site Selection Magazine. VIEW DETAILS #trade #globaltrade #fdi #investment #gtdwchina #Conway #siteselection #freetradezones #investmentpromotion #foreigndirectinvestment #IPA

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Smart Ports: On the move to become Global Logistics Information Exchange Hubs

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 21, 2020
1 min

Smart Ports: On the move to become Global Logistics Information Exchange Hubs

Ports are taking significant strides with digital transformation and starting to declare themselves as “smart”. Processes are digitalised, communities within the port are connected, and impressive gains in operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction are emerging, write Hanane Becha, Mikael Lind, André Simha and Francois Bottin. Smart ports, as important nodes in the global supply chain, have the opportunity to establish themselves as logistics inf

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PWC Trade Intelligence Asia - Managing cross-border trade during and after the crisis

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 17, 2020
1 min

PWC Trade Intelligence Asia - Managing cross-border trade during and after the crisis

GTDW are pleased to share the latest regional news from PWC on trade & customs in Asia Pacific. The February / March 2020 issue of Trade Intelligence includes the following highlights: Feature Article : Veni vidi vici virus - Managing cross-border trade during and after the crisis COVID-related measures - at the start of each country report; overview Malaysia simplifies back-to-back Certificate of Origin applications Philippines introduces Provisional Goods Declarations Thail

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Vietnam poised to be big post-pandemic winner

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 17, 2020
1 min

Vietnam poised to be big post-pandemic winner

Vietnam's 'coronavirus diplomacy' has lent an emergency helping hand to the West that will likely be rewarded in kind after the plague Through early and efficient border closures, uncharacteristic official transparency and strategic Covid-19 diplomacy, communist-run Vietnam is fast emerging as a likely post-pandemic winner. For a nation that has long-sought to secure it’s place as a reliable and responsible global actor, the coronavirus outbreak and its minimal impact on Viet

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IMF - Emerging Asia To Retain Positive Growth in 2020

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 17, 2020
1 min

IMF - Emerging Asia To Retain Positive Growth in 2020

In a report published on Tuesday by IMF, the world economy is forecast to shrink 3% in 2020. However, the IMF sees emerging Asia as the one region with a positive growth rate in 2020, at 1%. Vietnam is expected to stay on top of its game with 2.7% while the Philippines and Indonesia are at 0.6% and 0.5% respectively. Full report: https://lnkd.in/e4Gw3St #economy #gtdwchina #trade #investment #fdi #growth #asia #asean #vietnam #malaysia #philippines #thailand #indonesia #globa

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 17, 2020
1 min

WCO: Secretary General Launches Dedicated Resources For Customs Administrations Fighting Covid19

GTDW wholeheartedly endorse and congratulate our partners from The World Customs Organisation led by Secretary General Dr. Kunio Mikuriya to lead the coordinated approach across the 180+ members. The WCO Secretariat, in line with its mandate, has published a dedicated webpage to update Members and the general public about WCO’s tools, instruments, recommendations, as well as an HS Classification reference document for COVID-19 medical supplies among others. WCO Secretary Gene

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 16, 2020
2 min

Do You Need Support In Asia?

"We understand that to establish in the Asia Pacific region you need a long term vision and commitment of the highest quality combined with local networks." KW Group have been linking investors, enterprise & governments For 10 Years Through Exhibitions, Conferences & Consulting – We have an extensive track record in market access, trade & investment across the Asia Pacific region from our HQ in Malaysia at the heart of Asia. COUNTRIES WE COVER: China | Malaysia (HQ) | Singapo

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: GTDW China 2020 Postponement 【延期通知】2020年全球贸易发展主题周-中国论坛会议将延期举办

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 16, 2020
2 min

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: GTDW China 2020 Postponement 【延期通知】2020年全球贸易发展主题周-中国论坛会议将延期举办

Dear friends and colleagues In partnership with our co-host Shanghai APMEN Operational Centre we announce the postponement of GTDW China Trade Development Forum 2020 which was planned for June 16-18, Shanghai Pudong www.kwglobaltrade.com During this challenging time, the health and well-being of our colleagues, clients and partners around the globe are our primary concerns. The Forum will move forward in Shanghai Pudong as originally planned, at a later date to be confirmed.

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AIIB Asian Infrastructure Report 2020: Raising Economic Growth & Productivity

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 16, 2020
1 min

AIIB Asian Infrastructure Report 2020: Raising Economic Growth & Productivity

The Asian Infrastructure Finance Report 2020 focuses on what is meant by "investing better" and why infrastructure investments are essential to raise economic growth and productivity for developing countries. Launched by Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, with chapters written by The EIU, the report emphasising the importance of investment frameworks to guide public and private sector investment choices. Read the report here: https://pages.eiu.com/rs/753-RIQ-438/images/AII

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What is a bill of lading and why isn’t a digital format industry standard?

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 14, 2020
2 min

What is a bill of lading and why isn’t a digital format industry standard?

Timely article and solutions by Tradelens at a crucial time for #tradetech and #digitalisation The bill of lading is believed to be the most important transport document in international trade: a mainstay of the global supply chain that’s present from origin to destination and critical to customs clearance, financing and ownership of cargo. But for as much as shipping has changed over the decades, not much about the bill of lading (BL) has. Today, it’s pretty much the same of

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What is your strategy for Market Access in Asia?

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Apr 14, 2020
1 min

What is your strategy for Market Access in Asia?

Coronavirus disruption is causing international companies and governments to re-evaluate global FDI, trade & investment strategies. Governments, IPAs, Development Authorities & Trade Zones need to adjust FDI attraction strategies now to be ready for a world after COVID-19. With 10 years trade development networks across the public & private sector in Asia Pacific contact KW Group to get insights on how to navigate this global challenge and succeed during the recovery to come.

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