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14-16 November 2023, at RTC Japan in Kashiwa, Japan
The 21st Meeting of the Heads of Asia/Pacific WCO Regional Training Centres (RTCs) was held from 14-16 November 2023, at RTC Japan in Kashiwa, Japan. The event was co-organized by the Asia/Pacific Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB A/P) and Japan Customs.
The 21st Meeting of the Heads of Asia/Pacific WCO Regional Training Centres (RTCs) was held from 14-16 November 2023, at RTC Japan in Kashiwa, Japan. The event was co-organized by the Asia/Pacific Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB A/P) and Japan Customs.
30 October - 3 November 2023, Melbourne, Australia
The 33rd Asia Pacific Regional Contact Points Meeting was held in Melbourne, Australia, from 30 October to 3 November 2023, hosted by the Asia Pacific Vice Chair. Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, Head of the ROCB A/P, along with Program Managers, Ms. Zhengqing YE, Mr. Jun Tajima, Mr. Jamin CHO, and Mr. Louis CHAN, actively participated in the meeting.
The 33rd Asia Pacific Regional Contact Points Meeting was held in Melbourne, Australia, from 30 October to 3 November 2023, hosted by the Asia Pacific Vice Chair. Mr. Norikazu KURAMOTO, Head of the ROCB A/P, along with Program Managers, Ms. Zhengqing YE, Mr. Jun Tajima, Mr. Jamin CHO, and Mr. Louis CHAN, actively participated in the meeting.
23 - 26 October, 2023, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The WCO Sub-regional Workshop on the Implementation of the Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 23 to 26 October 2023 with the financial support of the Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF-China).
The WCO Sub-regional Workshop on the Implementation of the Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 23 to 26 October 2023 with the financial support of the Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF-China).
16 - 20 October 2023, Bangkok Thailand
The WCO Sub – Regional Workshop for ASEAN Member Countries on HS and Advance Rulings was held from 16th – 20th October 2023 at the RTC Thailand under the sponsorship of Customs Cooperation Fund Japan (CCF Japan).
The WCO Sub – Regional Workshop for ASEAN Member Countries on HS and Advance Rulings was held from 16th – 20th October 2023 at the RTC Thailand under the sponsorship of Customs Cooperation Fund Japan (CCF Japan).
11-13 October 2023, Tokyo, Japan
At the invitation of the Regional Intelligence Liaison Office for Asia and the Pacific (RILO A/P), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P, and Mr. Louis Chan, Program Manager of ROCB A/P, actively participated in the 34th National Contact Points (NCP) Meeting of RILO A/P, held in Tokyo, Japan, from October 11 to 13, 2023.
At the invitation of the Regional Intelligence Liaison Office for Asia and the Pacific (RILO A/P), Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P, and Mr. Louis Chan, Program Manager of ROCB A/P, actively participated in the 34th National Contact Points (NCP) Meeting of RILO A/P, held in Tokyo, Japan, from October 11 to 13, 2023.
10 - 12 Oct 2023, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
The 2023 WCO Technology Conference was held in Ha Noi, Viet Nam over the period 10 – 12 Oct 2023.
The 2023 WCO Technology Conference was held in Ha Noi, Viet Nam over the period 10 – 12 Oct 2023.
Special Topics
27 September 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P and his colleagues paid courtesy call to Mr. Patchara Anuntasilpa, Director-General, the Thai Customs Department.
Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, the Head of the ROCB A/P and his colleagues paid courtesy call to Mr. Patchara Anuntasilpa, Director-General, the Thai Customs Department.
8 May 2023, Samut Prakan, Thailand
At the invitation of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P together with ROCB A/P members attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Thai Customs Canine Training Center on 8th May 2023, Samut Prakan, Thailand.
At the invitation of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Norikazu Kuramoto, Head of ROCB A/P together with ROCB A/P members attended the groundbreaking ceremony of Thai Customs Canine Training Center on 8th May 2023, Samut Prakan, Thailand.
Guest Visits
10 November, 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
On 10 November 2023, Mr. Michael Cymbalista, Australian Border Force (ABF), Counsellor Mekong region of the Australian Embassy in Thailand and his colleagues at the Australian Embassy in Thailand, visited ROCB A/P.
On 10 November 2023, Mr. Michael Cymbalista, Australian Border Force (ABF), Counsellor Mekong region of the Australian Embassy in Thailand and his colleagues at the Australian Embassy in Thailand, visited ROCB A/P.
Staff Updates
Dear Colleagues,
My name is Aksara Mackhawiman, a new Assistant Program Manager at the ROCB A/P.
My name is Aksara Mackhawiman, a new Assistant Program Manager at the ROCB A/P.
Dear Colleagues,
Time flies!! Time passes very quickly. Working here at the ROCB A/P, I have learned to work in international circumstances and improved my knowledge of international standards from both my colleagues at ROCB A/P, WCO and Members.
Time flies!! Time passes very quickly. Working here at the ROCB A/P, I have learned to work in international circumstances and improved my knowledge of international standards from both my colleagues at ROCB A/P, WCO and Members.
Hello Members!
My name is Jun TAJIMA and it is my great pleasure to be assigned as one of the Programme Managers of the ROCB A/P.
My name is Jun TAJIMA and it is my great pleasure to be assigned as one of the Programme Managers of the ROCB A/P.
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