Mexico joined the single window system in june 2012 with 11 government agencies and 2 participating regulatory agencies. Asean single window other documents under asw o member stdtes are expected to begin the live exchange of the ephyto certificate under asw gateway by 31 december 2017. The purpose of this case study was to explore the business strategies that multinational organizational leaders used to overcome. The asean single window is, in that sense, said to be the corner stone of asean community. We examine asw from the transaction cost and information asymmetry theory perspectives to provide a methodology for conducting empirical analysis at country level. As such, the implementation of a single window system enables international crossborder traders to submit regulatory documents at a single location andor single entity. Symposium on the asean single window and national single windows. The bureau of customs is preparing for the countrys integration with the association of southeast asian nations single window system, which aims to facilitate trade among the 10member asean. The single hung windows we offer are the right choice for a variety of applications and architectural styles for residential and commercial use. According to the original plan, brunei, indonesia, malaysia, philippines, thailand and singapore should be connected by 2008.
The implementation of national single window and asean single window in vietnam hoang huy hoang mordernization and reform board general department of vietnam customs apec sccp swwg capacity building workshop singapore, april 2009 background achievements next plan to deploy nsw and asw by 2012 challenges ahead conclusion contents. In those economies where a true single window has been put in place, it has benefited cargo clearance tremendously in terms of efficiency and cost, she added. The asean single window is the environment where national single windows of member countries operate and integrate. Some of them are at multinational level like asean single window and eu single window as well as the ones at international level like bolero. Business strategies for aseans single window in southeast.
It also showcases the single window journeys of three economies namely australia, indonesia and peru. The implementation of national single window and asean. At this moment, under the asean single window asw we are already exchanging electronic preferential certificates of origin cept form d between malaysia, indonesia and the philippines. Ministry of agriculture and agrobased industry, malaysia 1. A milestone in asean economic cooperation is the cebu declaration on the acceleration of the establishment of an asean community by 2015 during the 12th asean summit in 2007, and subsequently the passing of the asean charter.
This document is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Asean as a single production base association of southeast. Ppt asean single window asw powerpoint presentation. Implementation of the asean single window asw, national. Korea customs service, 2011, and wbs trade across border report 2012. Asean as a single production base free download as powerpoint presentation. Cambodia, laos, myanmar and viet nam would be connected by 2012. The asean single window asw is a unique regional initiative that connects and integrates national single windows nsws of member states.
Asean single window asw model for simplifying and streamlining customs. About countries in east asia region have thriving trade and economic relations with each other through free trade agreements. Companies across asean are benefitting from smoother regional trade, thanks to a digital platform that simplifies customs clearance. Operationalize their national single windows by 2008 asean6 and 2012 asean4 ensure that line ministries and agencies cooperate with and provide info to lead agencies.
The single window concept refers to an exchange facility that allows parties involved in trade and transport to lodge standardized information and documents with a single entry point to fulfill all import, export, and transitrelated regulatory requirements. It will also provide secure information technology it and legal architecture which would facilitate the exchange of trade, transport, and commercial data between government and trading entities. Jun 04, 2018 singapore, june 4, 2018 the association of southeast asian nations asean, with support from the u. Joint media statement of the 26th meeting of the asean. Singapore, june 4, 2018 the association of southeast asian nations asean, with support from the u.
National single windows nsw in 10 member economies. The aec council reports that asean has realised 67. Asean agreement on customs asw project 2008 2012 usaid program under us. Asean single window asw for trade facilitation nurul huda ismail. Single windows hereinafter referred to as nsws or individually as nsw, including the agreement to establish and implement the asean single window hereinafter referred to as asw agreement signed on 9 december 2005 in kuala lumpur, malaysia and the protocol to establish and implement the asean single window hereinafter referred to as asw. The global enabling trade report 2012 reducing supply chain barriers. The asean single window asw is a regional initiative that connects and integrates national single window nsw of asean member states. Despite challenges in terms of coordination across government bodies, manpower and financial resources to implement single window in national economies, asean countries are working earnestly. Asean single window specified deadlines for operationalisation of national single windows asean six by 2008 1636 asean six by 2008 asean four by 2012 asean single window defined as environment where national single windows of member countries operate and integrate. Part i asean single window the asean connectivity towards.
The singlewindow system is a trade facilitation idea. Nsw as the single point of connectivity and communication with other member states nsws in the asw environment. Customs gearing up for aseans single window system. Asean single window asw is a one window system that connects asean countries or national single. The betterment of customs processes is regularly requested by importersexporters in the region. Managing the asean economic integration process in the. Asean single window ministry of international trade and. Dec 12, 2012 asean economic community symposium asean single window asean secretariat. It is a national flagship project set up to enhance trade facilitation in thailand with a vision of becoming the worldclass logistics hub for indochina.
It also integrates the asean market into the global economy. By the end of 2019, all ams brunei darussalam, cambodia, indonesia, lao pdr, malaysia, myanmar, the philippines, singapore, thailand and viet nam have. The asean single window asw is a regional initiative that connects and integrates national single windows nsws of asean member states. The philippines and seven other members of the association of southeast asian nations asean are expected to exchange customs and other traderelated documents over a single integrated online platform by yearend as part of the efforts of the 10nation bloc to boost crossborder trade and reduce the cost and time of doing. Since the asian financial crisis of 1997 and the global financial crisis of 2007, members of the association of southeast asia nations asean have sought to strengthen aseans regional economies through a digital trade project known as the asean single window asw. Background pursuant to article 1 of part i of the asw agreement the asean single window is the environment where national single windows of member countries operate and integrate. Legal framework for the single window concept in asean. Symposium on the asean single window and national single. The implementation of national single window and asean single. It is in accordance with the agreement to establish and implement the asean single window and builds support for the formation in 2015 of the asean economic community aec. Ppt asean countries powerpoint presentation free to. It is one of the busiest cargo airports in the world. Single hung window installations the single hung window installation is an excellent choice for rooms facing the open pathways, gardens, pool side and even beaches.
The asean free trade area afta is a trade bloc agreement by the association of southeast asian nations supporting local trade and manufacturing in all asean countries, and facilitating economic integration with regional and international allies. Asean single window key trade facilitation tool for aec. Traders can now handle all crossborder customs documentation through the platform asean single window asw, which will expedite cargo clearance and reduce paperwork. Electronic system on indonesian national single window as lastly amended in 2012 and. Asw is the environment where national single windows nsws of asean member states operate and integrate, providing an infrastructure for electronic datainformationdocument exchange and communication among member states. Asw implementation ensures compatibility of member states nsws with international open communication standards while also ensuring that each of. The overall message of the book is that even though asean may miss some of its integration goals by 31 december 2015, it will certainly deliver some of the key initiatives tariff elimination, establishing the asean single window, laying the foundation of the regional investment initiative, advancing tourism services, moving ahead with asean. The asean single window tiid working paper series 3 12. It stands as one of the largest and most important free trade areas fta in the world, and together with its network of dialogue partners, drove. Phl goes live on asean single window platform department of.
It is an initiative under the asean economic blueprint aec, first proposed in 2005. The national single window is a system which enables. International single window environment asian development bank. The philippines has officially joined the live operations of the asean single window asw starting dec. Asean member countries are obliged to connect to the asean single window. The paper discusses asean single window to identify prospects and challenges.
The asean single window asw is a key component of the association of southeast asian nations aseans plan to realize the asean economic community and to enhance trade facilitation. The asws objective is to expedite cargo clearance and promote asean economic integration by enabling the electronic exchange of border traderelated documents among asean member states ams. Implementation of eform d atiga, asean single window asw live operation phase by. Asean single window asw is a unique regional initiative that connects and integrates. Asean single window dagang net technologies sdn bhd. Definition of the asean single window and the national single window 1. We discuss the asean single window asw to identify prospects and challenges, and highlight the legal and economic viability of interoperability.
The implementation and use of uptodate information and communication technologies ict. Paperless system speeds up trade asiapacific economic. The asean single window initiative is fully recognized and supported by. The association of southeast asian nations asean has free trade agreements with six partners namely peoples republic of china acfta, republic of korea akfta, japan ajcep, india aifta as well as australia and new zealand aanzfta.
The asw objective is to expedite cargo clearance within the context of increased economic integration in asean. Oct 12, 2012 it also integrates the asean market into the global economy. The prime focus of the asw is on trade facilitation and the end product is the integration of national single windows of individual asean member states. The single window system is a trade facilitation idea. We are ready to talk to any countries to exchange edocuments. The 26th meeting of the asean customs directorsgeneral was held from 16 to 18 may 2017 in bali, indonesia. Asean single window a digital platform to simplify customs.
This working paper presents asian single window background and evolution. Asean economic community symposium asean single window asean secretariat. Business strategies for aseans single window in southeast asia. Component 1 studying the establishment of the most feasible network architecture to conduct the. Towards national single window for trade facilitation. Trade facilitation implementation guide case stories. Implementation of the asean single window asw, national single window nsw. Asean is also starting to implement the master plan on asean connectivity. Apr 26, 2018 companies across asean are benefitting from smoother regional trade, thanks to a digital platform that simplifies customs clearance. Asw implementation ensures compatibility of member states nsws with international open communication standards while also ensuring that each. Phl goes live on asean single window platform department. Implementation of eform d atiga, asean pdf free download. Heru pambudi, director general of the directorate general of customs and excise of the republic of indonesia.