Ministry of Finance, Singapore Customs

Get your copy today! Stay connected with the latest updates from inSYNC! In this last issue of inSYNC, we take a moment to recognise the remarkable efforts of our officers in building relationships with both traditional and new partners. We also emphasise our ongoing dedication to promoting fair and secure trade, sharing insights into our most recent enforcement outcomes. As we say goodbye, keep in touch with us for future updates and insights on our website and social media pages. Thank you for being a part of our journey. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g98T5FcW

[Conference on Strategic Trade Management in Free Trade Zones, 15 - 18 April 2024] The Conference in Singapore brought together representatives from various countries and regions. Over four days, the participants discussed the effective implementation of strategic trade management in free trade zones, with the aim of fostering closer collaboration in Southeast Asia. They had in-depth engagements by sharing challenges and best practices, as well as approaches for enhancing strategic trade management in the region. Singapore Customs co-organised the Conference with the European Union’s Partner-to-Partner Export Control Programme for Dual Use Goods, the U.S. Export Control and Related Border Security, U.S. Department of Energy and World Customs Organisation (WCO).

[Singapore and the Netherlands collaborate to establish a container track and trace service] We are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Singapore Customs and the Customs Administration of the Netherlands (CAN) on 17 April 2024, to establish a Container Track and Trace Service between the nations. Read our latest media release for more information: https://lnkd.in/ghUzz8jS

[Singapore Customs, IMDA, and New Zealand Customs Service signed an Arrangement on Facilitating Safe and Efficient Trade] Director General of Singapore Customs, Mr Tan Hung Hooi, New Zealand Customs Comptroller and Chief Executive, Ms Christine Stevenson, and the Chief Executive of the IMDA, Mr Lew Chuen Hong signed the Arrangement on Facilitating Safe and Efficient Trade on 12 April 2024. The Arrangement will strengthen cooperation between Singapore and New Zealand on matters relating to cross-border trade facilitation. The Arrangement was announced during New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s official visit to Singapore on 15 April 2024.

Selamat Hari Raya to all Muslims, from all of us at Singapore Customs!

Planning to travel overseas during the upcoming long weekend? Discover how you can effortlessly exit through the Green Channel when returning to Singapore! Use the Customs@SG web application: https://lnkd.in/gmv4gMaV   For more details on customs procedures for arrivals, visit: https://lnkd.in/gkb6d2CM

[Singapore hosts the 36th Meeting of the Customs Procedures and Trade Facilitation Working Group (CPTFWG), 5 – 7 Mar 2024] Chaired by Singapore Customs’ Deputy Director-General, Mr Lim Teck Leong, representatives from ASEAN Member States convened in Singapore over three days to discuss and reaffirm their commitment to initiatives aimed at streamlining customs procedures, improving trade facilitation, and boosting cross-border trade. Timor Leste also participated as an observer.

[Meeting between Singapore Customs and Canada Border Services Agency, 29 Feb 2024] Deputy Director-General of Singapore Customs, Mr Lim Teck Leong, warmly welcomed Mrs Irene Serry, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)’s Asia-Pacific Regional Director and her delegation. Both sides discussed the importance of adopting a holistic ecosystem approach involving the government, public-private partnership and international cooperation to tackle money laundering and terrorism financing. They also exchanged insights into their respective best practices for detecting and combating Trade-Based Money Laundering and sought to strengthen cooperation to curb money laundering activities.

[30th Asian Export Control Seminar, Tokyo, Japan, 20 – 22 Feb 2024] The Seminar brought together government officials and organisations from various countries and regions to foster a shared understanding on the establishment and enhancement of robust export control systems in the region. At the Seminar, Ms Lim Sok Peng, Head of Trade Security Branch of Singapore Customs, gave an update on Singapore’s Strategic Trade Control Regime and shared on the best practices to counter the challenges faced in export control. The Seminar was a good opportunity for Singapore to network with key partners and keep abreast of the best practices as well as evolving regional developments in export control regimes.

[Grab your copy today!]    Get up to speed on all the key developments in Singapore Customs within the last quarter of 2023 in this latest issue of inSYNC!    It was an eventful final stretch with the awards we received and the agreements we signed. Other than reminding our readers of their legal obligations for declaring and paying for all dutiable and taxable goods brought into Singapore while travelling, we also provided the latest updates on our efforts in trade facilitation. And as always, stay vigilant against scams as you gear up for the year ahead. Stay safe, stay informed and keep the momentum going!    Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/g6XptWpQ