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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.