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Conference on Simplification of Procedures and Best Practices for E-commerce, Hong Kong, China

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03 June 2025
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The World Customs Organization (WCO) Vice-Chairperson for the Asia/Pacific (A/P) Region and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat co-hosted the Conference on Simplification of Procedures and Best Practices for E-commerce over three consecutive days in Hong Kong, China, from 15 April to 17 April 2025.

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Hong Kong, China’s new Commissioner, Mr Chan Tsz-tat assumes the role of APVC

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31 December 2024
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On 31 December 2024, Mr Chan Tsz-tat was appointed as the new Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Hong Kong, China, and assumed the role of Vice-Chairperson for the A/P Region of the WCO.

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35th Administrative Meeting for National Contact Points of Regional Intelligence Liaison Office for Asia and the Pacific, Hong Kong, China

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19 November 2024
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The 35th Administrative Meeting for National Contact Points (NCP) of RILO A/P held in Hong Kong, China, from 18 November to 19 November 2024.

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34th Session of the World Customs Organization Asia/Pacific Regional Contact Points Meeting, Hong Kong, China

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31 October 2024
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Hong Kong Customs held the 34th Session of the World Customs Organization Asia/Pacific Regional Contact Points Meeting between 22 and 25 October 2024 in Hong Kong, China.

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Farewell from Australia as the APVC 2022-2024

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03 July 2024
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Farewell from Australia as the APVC 2022-2024.

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Hong Kong Customs officially assumes post of Vice-Chairperson for Asia/Pacific Region (2024-26) of WCO

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03 July 2024
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Hong Kong Customs, in the name of Hong Kong, China, was elected as the Vice-Chairperson for the Asia/Pacific (A/P) region of the World Customs Organization (WCO) (2024-26).

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The WCO Asia/Pacific 25th Regional Heads of Customs Administrations (RHCA) Conference, Sydney Australia 14 - 18 April 2024

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29 May 2024
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From 14-18 April 2024, Australian Border Force (ABF) Commissioner and Comptroller-General of Customs, Michael Outram APM hosted the 25th Regional Heads of Customs Administrations (RHCA) Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney, Australia. Commissioner Outram chaired the meeting in his capacity as the World Customs Organization (WCO) Asia/Pacific Regional Vice-Chair (APVC).

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Innovating for Impact: Green Customs Embrace Technology for a Greener World

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25 March 2024
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Green Customs has evolved into a holistic philosophy, weaving a future where every action, from Dubai's electric vehicle fleet in port terminals to India's pioneering paperless customs clearance system, EDI, contributes to a sustainable world. However, the cornerstone of Green Customs lies not solely in technological advancements, but rather in the active engagement of its workforce.

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Pasifika attendees of the Oceania Customs Organisation welcomed to New Zealand at Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa Marae, Auckland, December 2023

Enhancing Customs Capability across the Pacific

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19 March 2024
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The New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS) is a strong advocate for enhancing both regional security and economic growth in the Pacific through regular engagement and capacity building with counterpart agencies in the Region.

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Queenstown Airport, New Zealand

New Zealand Customs Service: Taking a Stewardship Role in Promoting Sustainable Development

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06 March 2024
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Customs has a key role to play in the development and implementation of policies to achieve broader environmental objectives in helping to manage the impacts of climate change, including better understanding emission sources.

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New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS) Customs’ Group Manager Revenue and Assurance Mr Chitty

New Zealand Customs Service Publishes Time Release Study

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09 October 2023
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The New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS) has published its latest Time Release Study, which looks at how quickly imports and exports are cleared in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Study analysed Customs’ performance in moving cargo through the border over a one-week period in September 2022. It measured the time taken for various events and procedures from when the goods first arrive into the country to their clearance or release.

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WCO Asia/Pacific Members in attendance at the 24th RHCA Conference in Perth, Australia 28 - 31 May 2023

The WCO Asia/Pacific 24th Regional Heads of Customs Administrations (RHCA) Conference, Perth Australia 28 - 31 May 2023

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05 June 2023
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From 28-31 May 2023, the Asia/Pacific Regional Vice-Chair (APVC), Australian Border Force (ABF) Commissioner and Comptroller-General of Customs, Michael Outram APM hosted the 24th World Customs Organization (WCO) Asia/Pacific Regional Heads of Customs Administrations (RHCA) Conference in Perth, Australia. The 24th RHCA marks the first RHCA during Commissioner Outram’s tenure as the APVC. 

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