元旦将至，昨天（12月29日），市委书记范波、市长吴庆文专程走访慰问我市海关、税务、金融部门干部职工，代表市委、市政府向 大家一年来的辛勤付出表示衷心感谢，并致以新年诚挚问候。 在国家税务总局苏州市税务局办税大厅，范波、吴庆文现场察看办税服务模式，并与税务人员亲切交流，对税务系统的优良作风、服 务意识、专业精神表示肯定，希望依法依规组织税费收入，精准落实减税降费政策，优化创新税费服务，努力为企业解难题、为群众办实 事。 范波还来到中国人民银行苏州市分行、国家金融监管总局苏州监管分局，了解金融支持实体经济、防范化解金融风险等情况。他强 调，金融是国民经济的血脉。过去一年，全市金融系统在服务重大项目、普惠小微企业、支持绿色发展等方面作出了重要贡献。面对新形 势新任务，要结合苏州实际，创造性开展工作，健全金融风险防范体系，创新金融服务模式，扎实做好金融"五篇大文章"，更好支撑实体 经济发展。 范波强调，明年是"十五五"开局之年。新征程上，希望大家深入学习贯彻党的二十届四中全会精神和中央经济工作会议精神，按照省 委、省政府部署要求，聚焦中心大局，深化改革创新，提振干事创业精气神，深入开展服务企业、服务项目、服务园区和 ...

中新网上海12月23日电 (邱实 周航 姜煜)2025年以来，长三角区域五个直属海关紧扣"一体化"和"高质 量"核心要义，创新打造"智慧+长三角"品牌矩阵，构建起全方位、多层次、高效率的海关监管服务体 系，为长三角一体化高质量发展注入强劲动能。 2025年1月至11月，长三角1市3省(上海市、江苏省、浙江省、安徽省)合计完成进出口值15.46万亿元， 同比增长6.2%，占同期中国外贸进出口总值的37.5%，比重较去年同期上升0.9个百分点，在复杂多变的 国际经贸环境中交出了亮眼答卷。 物流是经济循环的"大动脉"，更是长三角一体化发展的"生命线"。长三角五海关聚焦互联互通，创新物 流监管模式，助力构建"水水直联、空陆联动、多式联运"的现代化物流通道体系，让商品流动更高效、 贸易往来更便捷。 面对国际贸易格局的新变化，长三角五海关主动对接市场需求，开辟多种转运方式，为企业提供更灵活 的运输选择。宁波海关开辟"海铁快线+中东快航"物流新渠道，将海铁联运的稳定性与国际快航的时效 性相结合，为"一带一路"贸易提供了高效运输解决方案，9月22日，该海关同步助力宁波舟山港将快航 航线延伸至北冰洋，标志着全球首条中欧北极集装 ...

在雄安综保区监控指挥中心内，雄安综保区可视化监管平台已与北京"双枢纽"空港电子货运平台实现系统对接，推动大兴机场、首都 机场与雄安的物流信息互联互通。企业可通过平台在线提交机场调拨申请，实时跟踪全流程物流状态。同时，天津口岸为雄安货物开 通出口绿色通道，打造高效便捷的出海口，逐步构建起京津冀协同、"海陆空"一体联动的现代化物流网络体系。 今年前10个月，雄安综保区进出口396.2亿元，在京津冀综保区中排名第四。 央视网消息：记者11月25日从"2025年京津冀海关协同发展"会上了解到，北京、天津、石家庄三地海关构建"三关如一关、三地一盘 棋"协作格局，积极探索区域优化的新模式、新路子和新增长极，外贸实现较快增长。 据海关统计，今年前10个月，京津冀地区综保区进出口3976.1亿元，增长7.7%。其中出口895.1亿元，增长20.3%；进口3081亿元，增 长4.5%。 ...

在雄安综保区监控指挥中心内，雄安综保区可视化监管平台已与北京"双枢纽"空港电子货运平台实现系统对接，推动大兴机场、 首都机场与雄安的物流信息互联互通。企业可通过平台在线提交机场调拨申请，实时跟踪全流程物流状态。同时，天津口岸为雄安货 物开通出口绿色通道，打造高效便捷的出海口，逐步构建起京津冀协同、"海陆空"一体联动的现代化物流网络体系。 今年前10个月，雄安综保区进出口396.2亿元，在京津冀综保区中排名第四。 央视网消息：记者11月25日从"2025年京津冀海关协同发展"会上了解到，北京、天津、石家庄三地海关构建"三关如一关、三地 一盘棋"协作格局，积极探索区域优化的新模式、新路子和新增长极，外贸实现较快增长。 据海关统计，今年前10个月，京津冀地区综保区进出口3976.1亿元，增长7.7%。其中出口895.1亿元，增长20.3%；进口3081亿 元，增长4.5%。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Ghanaian government aims to maintain fiscal discipline and structural reforms in its 2026 budget to ensure macroeconomic stability achieved in 2025, focusing on economic transformation and job creation [1] Fiscal Strategy - The budget emphasizes a comprehensive fiscal strategy based on prudent spending, improved tax compliance, and a fair tax system [3] - The government targets a primary surplus of 1.5% of GDP and aims to maintain single-digit inflation and stable exchange rates [1][2] Revenue Generation - The finance minister attributes economic improvement to stricter spending controls and effective tax collection, with non-oil tax revenue as a percentage of GDP rising from 7.8% to 8.7% [2] - The government plans to increase non-oil revenue from an estimated 15.1% of GDP in 2025 to 15.7% in 2026 through tax reforms [3] Tax Reforms - Key tax reforms include modernizing the VAT system, reducing the VAT rate from 21.9% to 20%, and raising the VAT registration threshold from 200,000 to 750,000 cedis [3] - The government expects these reforms to save businesses and households approximately 57 billion cedis in 2026 [3] Digital Tax Management - The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) plans to introduce new digital tools for tax management, including electronic devices for monitoring taxable transactions and a digital platform for VAT collection on cross-border e-commerce [4] - Comprehensive reviews of the Income Tax Act, Customs Act, and Excise Tax Act will align Ghana's tax system with global best practices [4] Customs and Trade Efficiency - To address tax losses at ports, the government will deploy an AI-driven pre-arrival inspection system to detect undervalued and misclassified goods, enhancing customs revenue [5] - The government aims to streamline spending by eliminating low-value projects and reallocating funds to infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and education [5] Social Programs and Public Spending - The budget reinforces commitments to social programs such as the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) and the National Health Insurance Scheme [6] - The government will integrate the Ghana Electronic Procurement System with the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System to improve public spending efficiency and transparency [6]

Group 1 - The Haikou Customs has been enhancing its operational capabilities through the establishment of a business operation monitoring center [1] - The technical center laboratory at Haikou Customs is actively engaged in various research and development activities [2][4] - The new cargo inspection facilities at Haikou New Port and South Port are part of the "second line port" initiative aimed at improving cargo inspection efficiency [4][6] Group 2 - The use of advanced inspection equipment at the concentrated inspection area is expected to streamline customs processes [4] - The aerial view of the customs inspection area highlights the scale and modernization of the facilities [6]

Group 1 - The meeting focused on enhancing customs cooperation between China and ASEAN, emphasizing the importance of the international land-sea trade corridor amid complex global trade dynamics [1][3] - China has maintained its position as ASEAN's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, with ASEAN being China's largest trading partner for the past 5 years. In the first eight months of this year, trade between China and ASEAN reached 4.93 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.7% [1] - The meeting highlighted various successful initiatives by customs representatives, such as the "smart customs" platform with 145 participating countries, and the introduction of logistics models that reduce cross-border costs [2] Group 2 - Discussions included improving customs clearance for cross-border rail and road transport, and enhancing the efficiency of the "ASEAN Express" and digital land-sea corridor construction [3] - The meeting decided to strengthen international cooperation on the land-sea trade corridor, optimize customs processes, and ensure the stable operation of international rail transport between China, Laos, and Thailand [3] - There is a commitment to explore the optimization of customs procedures to facilitate efficient cross-border rail transport and expand the coverage of customs liaison coordinators for timely updates on trade corridor conditions [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the efforts of the Customs Anti-Corruption Group to enhance the quality of foreign trade development by improving service efficiency and addressing challenges faced by enterprises [2][4]. Group 1: Service Improvement Initiatives - The "Zhang Shanghai Customs" mini-program has been launched, allowing for one-stop online processing, significantly improving convenience for users [2]. - The Customs Anti-Corruption Group and the General Administration of Customs have been working together to strengthen service quality and address issues faced by enterprises, focusing on optimizing the business environment at ports [2][3]. - Various channels for feedback, such as the 12360 hotline and special supervisory roles, have been established to listen to enterprise concerns and ensure timely responses [3]. Group 2: Regulatory and Supervisory Measures - A concentrated effort has been made to rectify improper practices that harm enterprise interests, including addressing issues of inaction and favoritism [2][3]. - The General Administration of Customs has implemented a tailored approach to prevent corruption risks at different levels, enhancing supervision and management [2][3]. - The introduction of a "one-stop service" for customs procedures aims to streamline processes and improve efficiency for businesses [3]. Group 3: Trade Facilitation and Economic Impact - The Customs Administration has initiated cross-border trade facilitation actions to support foreign trade enterprises in navigating challenges and improving operational efficiency [4]. - In the first eight months of the year, China's total goods trade import and export volume increased by 3.5% year-on-year, with exports rising by 6.9%, contributing positively to economic stability [4].

Group 1 - The speech by General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasizes the importance of inheriting and promoting the great spirit of the Anti-Japanese War, which resonates with the people's sentiments and points towards the direction of progress [2][5] - The city’s industrial and information technology sector aims to implement the spirit of the speech by focusing on key industries and enhancing competitive advantages, with targets set for 2025 to achieve a scale of over 1 trillion in software and information services and 500 billion in smart grid industries [1][2] - The city’s development and reform commission plans to translate the spirit of the speech into concrete actions, focusing on high-quality development and key reforms, while enhancing the city’s development capabilities [2][5] Group 2 - The customs authority aims to enhance regulatory efficiency and service levels, promoting cross-border trade facilitation to drive high-quality foreign trade development in Nanjing [2][3] - The local customs will focus on supporting the development of key industries such as cross-border e-commerce and biomedicine, while enhancing the airport's hub functions [4][5] - Companies like Nanjing Steel and Nanjing Chemical are committed to translating the spirit of the speech into practical actions, focusing on technological self-reliance and innovation in their respective fields [5][6]

Core Insights - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's customs has achieved an average annual supervision of 5.2 billion tons of import and export goods, with a total value of 41.5 trillion yuan, making it the largest in the world [3][4] - The customs authority has added and expanded 40 open ports, bringing the total to 311, and has implemented 964 items across 25 categories for cross-border trade facilitation [3][4] Customs Development - The customs modernization has made significant progress, enhancing regulatory efficiency and service levels, which supports high-quality development and high-level opening up [4][5] - The "One Port Pass" regulatory model in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has reduced cargo transfer time from 5-7 days to 2-3 days [5] Trade Facilitation - Cross-border trade facilitation is essential for high-level opening up and optimizing the business environment, with 108 reform measures introduced during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [5][6] - The customs has implemented a 7×24 hour appointment system for customs clearance and integrated with 30 departments for a "single window" service [5][6] Port Capacity and Structure - As of now, China has 125 water transport ports, 85 air transport ports, and 101 land transport ports, with significant increases in cargo volumes expected [7][8] - Special customs supervision areas have been established, contributing to one-fifth of the total import and export value while covering less than 0.01% of the national territory [7][8] New Trade Dynamics - The customs has innovated regulatory models for cross-border e-commerce and bonded warehouses, leading to a 2.6 times increase in the export of "new three samples" by 2024 compared to 2020 [9][10] - The protection of intellectual property rights has become a focus, with nearly 20,000 new rights holders registered during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [10]