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
U.S. Custom Officer seizes 27 pounds of cocaine hidden in fuel tank at Bridge of the Americas
WASHINGTON: Pounds of cocaine hidden deep inside a vehicle’s fuel tank were seized Sunday by officers at the Bridge of...
U.S. may ban oil exports to Venezuela
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is reportedly considering a range of sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry in response to President Nicolas...
Brexit report points to unknown risks for new customs IT system
LONDON: The UK’s decision to leave the European Union obviously has far-reaching consequences. However, one of the most immediate challenges...
South Africa offers cheaper frozen beef to Indonesia
JAKARTA: South Africa has offered frozen beef to Indonesia at prices that are roughly half of the current retail prices,...
South Africa’s trade surplus rises to 10.67b rand in June
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa's trade surplus rose to 10.67 billion rand ($813 million) in June from a revised 7.22 billion rand...
UKOG shares rise as investors look forward to Broadford Bridge production test
LONDON: Shares in UK Oil & Gas Investments PLC (LON:UKOG) shot up in Tuesday’s early deals, following an after-hours stock...
The economy is speeding up: more fast-growing firms in Netherlands
AMSTERDAM: The number of fast-growing companies in the Netherlands rose to 7,300 last year, with the hospitality and building sectors...
Australian Wheatstone LNG to begin production in August
CANBERRA: The first train of the Wheatstone LNG terminal in Western Australia is expected to begin this month, project operator...
Australia’s central bank keeps policy rate
CANBERRA: The Reserve Bank of Australia kept its benchmark rate unchanged on Tuesday in a widely expected move. The country's...
Ottawa’s new tax measures unfairly target many doctors
OTTAWA: In the March, 2017, federal budget, Finance Minister Bill Morneau vowed to close loopholes that were allowing the wealthy...
Canada, Ukraine launch free trade deal with expectations
OTTAWA: The Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) came into force on Tuesday with expectations that it will boost bilateral trade...
Hong Kong home prices climb to new peaks
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s red-hot home prices extended their record-breaking run in June, although the pace of growth slowed, underscoring...
HK should further enhance tax exemption regime to boost private equity fund sector
HONG KONG: There is room for further enhancement of the tax exemption regime in Hong Kong, in order to boost...
Sri Lanka’s DFCC Bank group profits up on gains
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank group said net profits rose 107 percent to 1.54 billion rupees in the June 2017...
Sri Lanka exports up in May, trade deficit widens to $886mln
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s exports rose for the third straight month in May 2017, helped by higher earnings from tea, but...
Ireland manufacturing growth eases in July
DUBLIN: Ireland's manufacturing activity continued to expand strongly in July, though the rate of expansion eased since June, survey figures...
Dubai Customs presents best practice experience to SDAA delegation
DUBAI: Dubai Customs (DC) acquainted a visiting delegation from the Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority (SDAA) with the best practices...
Dubai Chamber, Google host joint workshop to boost members’ online reach
DUBAI: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop in partnership with Google to assist Chamber members'...
Irish Gov’t pursuing vacant homes tax
DUBLIN: Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed that work is underway on plans for a vacant home tax. Varadkar...
Singapore business loans up by 10.5% in June
SINGAPORE: It’s the highest growth since October 2014. Loans from Singaporean banks accelerated 7.6% YoY in June, the highest YoY...
