The ASEAN Secretariat, together with ASEAN Member States and in close cooperation with the International Trade Centre (ITC) under the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package (SCOPE) – Trade project funded by the European Union (EU), is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 ACTS Symposium “Bridging Borders: The Future of ASEAN Customs Transit System.” The event is scheduled to take place virtually on 30 June 2025 at 09.30 AM (GMT +7).
This Symposium aims to bring together stakeholders from the public and private sectors to engage in meaningful discussions surrounding the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS). The event will provide a platform for participants to:
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Share implementation experiences, impediments, and challenges
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Discuss practical solutions and ways forward
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Enhance public and stakeholder awareness of ACTS
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Review the overall progress and adoption of the system across the region
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Propose future upgrades and system enhancements to support seamless regional trade
The 2025 ACTS Symposium will serve as a key opportunity for dialogue and collaboration as ASEAN continues to strengthen cross-border connectivity, streamline transit procedures, and promote trade facilitation across the region.
All stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector representatives, and regional organisations, are encouraged to participate.
Registration is now open for interested participants through the following link:
The Symposium will gather participants from ASEAN governments, principal traders, freight forwarders, chambers of commerce, and financial institutions.
SPEAKERS:
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Dr Ramlah Mukhtar
Deputy Director of Customs
Royal Malaysian Customs Department
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Mr. Cuong Ba Tran
Assistant Director and Head of the Trade Facilitation Division
The ASEAN Secretariat
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Mr. Pierre Bonthonneau
Senior Trade and Investment Facilitation Adviser
International Trade Centre (ITC)
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Ms. Katerina Lopo
Political Officer
European Union Delegation to ASEAN
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Mr. Muhammad Fadhlan Rifki Weno
Executive Director
ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC)
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Mr. Akram Khan
Area Head Maersk Customs Services South East Asia
A.P. Moller - MAERSK
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Mr. Kenneth Tiong
Facilitator, Logistics Productivity Nexus
Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)
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Mr. Jeremy Lye
Deputy Head, International Relations
Singapore Customs
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Mr. Chu Kee Lim
Public Affairs Lead for Southeast Asia and Oceania
UPS
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Mr. Beh Wee Hock
Senior Manager Business Development & Sales
Nippon Express Transport Service (M) Sdn. Bhd.
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Ms. Irin Watthanarungkitt
Assistant Vice President, Trade Solutions Team
Krungthai Bank
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Mr. Aji Bhaskara
Senior Officer - Central Management Team
The ASEAN Secretariat
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Mr. Vergi Andriyanto
Central Management Team Officer
The ASEAN Secretariat
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