International Customs
Pakistan’s first in-depth newspaper that presents balanced news reports, analysis and reviews regarding Customs, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Sales/Income Tax Departments beside covering import and export sectors comprehensively. Up-to-the-minute news bulletins regarding Customs and FBR departments are also displayed regularly on both website and face book for the interest of common people
Thai Aug exports see sharp surge, despite strong baht
BANGKOK: Thailand's customs-cleared annual exports in August grew at their fastest pace since January 2013, despite a strong baht ,...
European propylene imports in Jan-Jul jump 22.7%
LONDON: European Union member countries imported a total of 255,523 mt of propylene in the first seven months of the...
Spanish police raid Catalan government to halt banned referendum
MADRID: Spanish police raided Catalan government offices and arrested officials on Wednesday to halt a banned referendum on independence,...
Kabul gets 121 cold storage units for onions
KABUL: Char Asyab farmers said they harvest on average 100,000 tons of onions a year but of this at least...
Nepal enjoys trade surplus with only 18 countries
KHATMANDU: The number of countries with whom Nepal enjoys trade surplus is on the decline. As of mid-August, the...
Oman, India bilateral trade set to grow amid recovery in commodity prices
MUSCAT: A robust growth in bilateral trade between Oman and India is expected this financial year (2017-2018), following a...
South Korea for widening FTA scope to boost trade, investments
SEOUL: South Korea on Wednesday called for broadening the scope of free trade agreement (FTA) with India for boosting two-way...
Brazil’s tax revenues rise more than expected in August
BRASILIA: Brazil’s federal tax revenues rose more than expected in August, government data showed on Wednesday, adding to evidence of...
India’s edible oil output to hit all-time high of 7.7 mn tons in 2017-18
NEW DELHI: With the even spread of rainfall in the second half of the current monsoon season raising prospects of...
Japan household assets rise to fresh record in June
TOKYO: Financial assets held by households rose 4.4 percent from a year earlier to a record ¥1.832 quadrillion ($16 trillion)...
Indonesian startups raised $3 bn in 53 investment deals in 2017
INDONESIA: the land of a thousand kings. An exotic country chock-full of beauty, culture and a rich heritage. Home to...
Tourism spurs services surplus to a record $1.3 bln
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s current account deficit narrowed to $1.6 billion in the June 2017 quarter, Stats NZ said today. This...
Australia-Indonesia free trade talks going round in circles
JAKARTA: The latest press conference on free trade deal negotiations between Australia and Indonesia felt a lot like Groundhog Day....
Vietnam’s import of machines up 33%
HANOI: Việt Nam spent US$24.12 billion importing machines, equipment, tools and spare parts in the first eight months of this...
Digital economy a focus for Singapore as Asean chair
SINGAPORE: E-commerce and the digital economy will be a key focus for Singapore when it takes over the Asean chairmanship...
Ukraine exported over 8 MMT of grain since the new season began
KIEV: According to the State Fiscal Service, Ukraine exported 8.12 MMT of grains in the 2017/18 season by September 15,...
Italy bank cleanup shifts to $150 bln in doubtful loans
ROME: After tackling billions of dollars in bad loans, Italian banks are moving on to a somewhat less risky but...
French revolt over proposed HFC tax
FRANCE: Twenty ac and refrigeration manufacturers, contractors, and end user associations have announced opposition to the French government’s plan to...
Bangladesh Bank awards top remitters
DHAKA: Bangladesh Bank has awarded 26 individuals who sent the highest amounts of remittance to Bangladesh last year. Of them,...
Nepal enjoys trade surplus with only 18 countries
KATHMANDU: The number of countries with whom Nepal enjoys trade surplus is on the decline. As of mid-August, the country...
