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UNCTAD and the World Customs Organization (WCO) have expanded their decade-long cooperation to include more areas of work. UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and her WCO counterpart Kunio Mikuriya signed a memorandum of understanding on 4 October, updating the two organizations’ previous agreement from 2013.

UNCTAD has released a new compendium featuring the experiences of 22 countries participating in its Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) programme. ASYCUDA – UNCTAD’s largest technical assistance programme – supports customs authorities in over 100 countries to expedite the clearance of goods and ease trade.

Commissioner of the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA), Velma Ricketts Walker, says the entity is reaping success in its fight to stamp out corruption within its operations. While addressing an anti-corruption panel discussion last week, Ricketts Walker

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Customs Act, which is to be repealed and replaced, will provide a modern framework that further enhances ease of doing business, according to the Government. The Act, w...

THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has seen improved tax compliance due to its new electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS), which has enhanced monitoring

Cambodia trade ministry to the world: Reduce trade barriers Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.

The Ministry of Commerce has stressed the need to reduce or eliminate trade barriers through national, regional and global trade facilitation mechanisms as an important way to speed up economic recovery.

When it comes to cutting emissions, there is low-hanging fruit ripe for the picking. These Asia-Pacific countries show how to do it.

UNCTAD is monitoring the effects of the global pandemic on manufacturing, trade, foreign direct investment and economic growth. We stand ready to provide technical assistance that can help countries mitigate or recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19.  

Customs hotline starts test operation for ASYCUDA related service