Chinese Firms Target South Koreas Ecommerce Market with Trademark Strategy

Chinese Firms Target South Koreas Ecommerce Market with Trademark Strategy

The 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea and the entry into force of RCEP bring new opportunities for cross-border e-commerce. The Korean e-commerce market has huge potential. To seize the market opportunity, Chinese companies should attach importance to trademark registration, follow the "first-to-file" principle, and understand the Korean trademark registration process, characteristics, and required materials to avoid brand damage. Early registration is key to protecting your brand and establishing a strong presence in the Korean market.

WCO Upgrades Gender Equality Tool for Customs Agencies

WCO Upgrades Gender Equality Tool for Customs Agencies

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has released an updated Gender Equality Organizational Assessment Tool (GEOAT) to assist member customs and tax administrations in assessing the integration of gender equality and diversity within their internal policies, practices, and external relations. The 2023 update focuses on security, action, and user experience. It includes a new security and safety chapter, strengthens action-oriented templates, and optimizes user experience design. This aims to promote gender equality within the customs domain and improve organizational performance through a more inclusive and equitable environment.

Bolivia Customs Boosts Trade with Strategic Workshop

Bolivia Customs Boosts Trade with Strategic Workshop

The WCO held a workshop in Bolivia to help its customs enhance organizational transformation capabilities, implement a new strategic plan, and promote trade facilitation and sustainable development. The workshop aimed to strengthen Bolivia's customs administration by focusing on modernizing its operations and aligning them with international best practices. This initiative is expected to improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance, ultimately contributing to economic growth and regional integration. The WCO's support underscores its commitment to assisting member countries in achieving their development goals through effective customs management.

Cambodia Boosts Customs Valuation Skills with WCO Japan Aid

Cambodia Boosts Customs Valuation Skills with WCO Japan Aid

The World Customs Organization (WCO) supported a customs valuation workshop in Cambodia to enhance the valuation capabilities of officers from the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia (GDCE). The workshop covered the WTO Valuation Agreement, key technical issues, and valuation control measures, sharing case studies and experiences. Through this workshop, Cambodian Customs is expected to improve revenue collection, promote trade facilitation, and inject new vitality into the national economic development. The focus was on practical application and knowledge transfer to improve valuation accuracy and efficiency.

G7 Urges Customs Reform to Enhance Global Trade

G7 Urges Customs Reform to Enhance Global Trade

The G7 Trade Ministers' joint statement highlights new trends in global trade, emphasizing the crucial role of customs in enhancing supply chain resilience, regulating e-commerce, and addressing climate change. The World Customs Organization (WCO) actively responds, committing to strengthen cooperation with emerging economies and enhance customs capacity building to address modern business challenges and promote efficient, responsible global trade. This includes focusing on streamlined procedures, data sharing, and technology adoption to improve border management and facilitate legitimate trade flows while combating illicit activities.

Philippines Boosts Trade with Wcobacked AEO Program

Philippines Boosts Trade with Wcobacked AEO Program

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in the Philippines to enhance its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program. Through capacity building missions and practical exercises, the initiative aims to improve BOC officials' skills in verifying AEO security standards. This effort seeks to promote trade facilitation in the Philippines, foster a better business environment, and support its cooperation within ASEAN. Further in-depth training will be provided to refine the AEO system, injecting new momentum into the Philippines' trade development.

Douyin Sellers Guide to Store Activation and Customer Engagement

Douyin Sellers Guide to Store Activation and Customer Engagement

This article deeply analyzes new strategies for Douyin Shop's overall sales activation, emphasizing the shift from single product promotion to store-wide promotion. It details the upgrade of sales activation strategies based on the product card traffic logic. By sharing strategic entry points and combining product, logistics, and regional control, it achieves efficient zero-breakthrough and pool entry, improves the store's experience score. Verified by hundreds of stores, this provides merchants with actionable practical guidance. The focus is on leveraging product cards for increased visibility and sales.

US Consumers Push Retailers for Faster Free Delivery

US Consumers Push Retailers for Faster Free Delivery

An AlixPartners report reveals new trends in the US home delivery market: consumers demand faster delivery speeds, and free shipping remains a crucial decision factor. Retailers need to segment offerings based on product characteristics and service levels, providing flexible delivery options to succeed in a competitive landscape. Adapting to consumer preferences and embracing change are key to winning in the future. Retailers must prioritize understanding and catering to evolving consumer expectations to maintain market share and drive growth in the dynamic home delivery sector.

US Exits Paris Pact Strains Supply Chains

US Exits Paris Pact Strains Supply Chains

The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has sparked global concern, profoundly impacting freight, logistics, and supply chains. Major shippers had urged the US to remain in the agreement, but to no avail. The Trump administration indicated it would seek renegotiation or a new agreement, while France, Germany, and Italy emphasized the agreement's irreversibility. Global supply chains need to closely monitor the situation and continue to be proactive in sustainable development. The implications of this decision will be felt throughout international trade and environmental policy.

Alibabacom Introduces Semimanaged Model for Crossborder Sellers

Alibabacom Introduces Semimanaged Model for Crossborder Sellers

Alibaba.com has launched a "Semi-Managed" mode, aiming to lower the barriers to entry for cross-border e-commerce by providing sellers with dedicated marketing, logistics fulfillment, and return services. Unlike the fully managed model, in the semi-managed mode, merchants retain the right to set their own prices and can directly interact with buyers, making it more suitable for businesses with sourcing advantages. Whether this model will become a new trend in cross-border e-commerce remains to be seen and requires market validation.