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EU Unveils Sweeping Customs Reform to Combat Illicit Trade, Boost E-commerce Compliance

E-commerce Development, Europe, News

April 8, 2026

The European Union has reached a landmark agreement on the Union Customs Code (UCC) reform, signaling a significant overhaul of its customs system designed to modernize trade processes and enhance compliance. The reform introduces a new decentralized EU agency, the EU Customs Authority, which will be headquartered in Lille, France. This authority will oversee an […]

China Rolls Out Nationwide Flexible Return Policy to Boost E-Commerce Exports

China, E-commerce Development, News

March 18, 2026

In a significant move to support its booming cross-border e-commerce sector, China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced it will expand a flexible return policy for retail exports across the entire country, effective April 1, 2026. The new model untethers businesses from previous restrictions, which required returned goods to be processed through their original port […]

E-Commerce Growth and Post-Holiday ‘Return-uary’ Surge Drive Innovation in Reverse Logistics

E-commerce Development, India, News

February 5, 2026

The massive volume of product returns following the 2025 holiday season, a period dubbed ‘Return-uary,’ is placing significant strain on supply chains and accelerating investment and innovation in the reverse logistics sector. According to a report from Taylor, approximately 12.2% of online orders from the holiday season were returned in the first two weeks of […]

ITC and MSME Chambers South Africa sign partnership to accelerate MSME participation in global trade; members to receive subsidized access to ADAMftd

E-commerce Development, International Trade and Export, News, Trade and Development

September 29, 2025

ITC and MSME Chambers South Africa sign partnership to accelerate MSME participation in global trade; members to receive subsidized access to ADAMftd

Johannesburg / Singapore — September 26, 2025 — The International Trade Council (ITC) and MSME Chambers South Africa today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a strategic partnership to equip small, medium, and micro enterprises (MSMEs) with the data, training, research, and visibility they need to expand internationally. The agreement provides […]

India’s E-Commerce Exports Set to Reach $80 Billion by 2030

E-commerce Development, India, News

December 10, 2024

India is set to make significant strides in global trade with a new plan to enable $80 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports by 2030, marking a fourfold increase from its previous export target. This ambitious goal underscores the growing demand for ‘Made in India’ products and highlights the nation’s expanding role in international commerce.   […]

WTO E-Commerce Services Course Concludes in Geneva with Focus on Global Trade

E-commerce Development, News, Switzerland

November 15, 2024

An advanced course on the services aspects of e-commerce, hosted by the World Trade Organization (WTO), concluded on November 15 in Geneva, bringing together 27 government officials from WTO member and observer countries. The course, held from November 12 to 15, provided participants with valuable insights into the growing role of e-commerce in shaping global […]

Germany’s Support Crucial for PH-EU Free Trade Talks

E-commerce Development, Europe, News, Philippines

March 12, 2024

President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. highlighted the pivotal role of Germany’s support as negotiations for a free trade agreement between the Philippines and the European Union prepare to resume.   ”Germany’s support is vital to the country’s reapplication to the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) and for the resumption of negotiations for a […]

Brazil Achieves Historic September Trade Surplus, Slightly Below Market Expectations

Brazil, E-commerce Development, News

October 2, 2023

BRASILIA – In a recent release of government data, Brazil announced that its trade surplus for September reached an all-time high, although it fell just short of market forecasts.   According to the data unveiled on Monday, Brazil’s trade surplus for September amounted to $8.9 billion, narrowly missing the $9.2 billion surplus predicted in a […]

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