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The 13th Joint Industry Outreach Seminar on Strategic Trade Management

Co-organised by Singapore and Japan

Date: 4 November 2025

Venue: Shangri-La Singapore

Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Registration starts at 8am)

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Singapore Customs will be organising a one-day strategic trade control seminar on 4 November 2025.

The event will feature experts and practitioners of strategic trade and export control, including Government representatives who will be providing regulatory updates. Additionally, speakers will present on compliance challenges and best practices, current threats, and due diligence. 

Manufacturers, exporters, logistics providers, freight forwarders, academics and researchers dealing with strategic goods or strategic goods technology are encouraged to attend the seminar.   

Registration for the in-person seminar is now closed. Due to overwhelming response, a virtual session will be available. Participants may register for the virtual session by clicking on the registration link and enter the passcode JIO2025. The deadline for the virtual registration is 25 October 2025.

All successful and approved registrants will be notified via email and will receive an updated schedule and venue information. 

Presentation Materials:

1. Agenda
   

2. Panel 1: Southeast Asian Regulatory Updates

   • Malaysia's Regulatory Updates

   • Updates to Singapore’s Strategic Trade Controls

   • Thailand’s Strategic Trade Control Regulatory Updates
     

3. Panel 2: Singapore Industry – Challenges and Best Practices

   • Singapore Industry

   • Challenges and Best Practices
     

4. Panel 3: International Regulatory Updates

   • Update on Japan’s Export Controls

   • Update on EU Strategic Trade Controls
     

5. Full Videos of the Seminar

   • Welcome Speech + Panel 1

   • Panel 2

   • Panel 3

   • Closing

Co-organised by Singapore, United States and Japan

Date: 29 October 2024
Venue: Shangri-La Singapore
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Registration starts at 8am)

The 12th Joint Industry Outreach Seminar on Strategic Trade Management was co-organised by the United States Department of State (DOS), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce (DOC), Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Singapore Customs.

The one-day seminar brought together speakers from government agencies across Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, the European Union, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the United States, as well as industry experts. Sessions covered regulatory updates, compliance challenges, industry best practices, emerging threats, and due diligence considerations for strategic trade.

The seminar was attended by manufacturers, exporters, logistics providers, freight forwarders, academics and researchers dealing with strategic goods or strategic goods technology.

Due to overwhelming in-person demand, a virtual session was also offered. All successful registrants received email notifications with updated programme and venue details.

Presentation Materials:

1. Agenda

2. Panel 1: Southeast Asian and India Regulatory Updates

   • Malaysia's Regulatory Updates

   • Philippine Strategic Trade Management Updates

   • Updates to Singapore’s Strategic Trade Controls

   • Thailand’s Strategic Trade Control Regulatory Updates

3. Panel 2: Singapore Industry – Compliance Challenges & Best Practices

   • Singapore Industry Best Practices and Challenges

   • Compliance Blueprint: Best Practices in STM Organization Design

   • Internal Compliance Program

4. Panel 3: Effective Due Diligence: Identifying and Addressing Red Flags

   • Effective Due Diligence: Identifying and Addressing Red Flags

5. Panel 4: International Regulatory Updates

   • Update on Japan’s Export Controls

   • Update on EU Strategic Trade Controls

   • Update on Export Controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

6. Full Videos of the Seminar

   • Welcome Speech

   • Panel 1

   • Panel 2

   • Keynote Address

   • Panel 3

   • Panel 4
     

Date: 3 August 2023
Venue: Shangri-La Singapore
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm (Registration from 8.00am for in-person participants)

The 11th Joint Industry Outreach Seminar on Strategic Trade Management was co-organised by the United States Department of State (DOS), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce (DOC), Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Singapore Customs.

The one-day seminar featured senior government representatives from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, Germany, the European Union and the United States, alongside private sector experts. Speakers covered a wide range of topics related to strategic trade law, export controls, customs regulations, supply chain security, sanctions, and compliance expectations. Key discussion areas included:

• Illicit procurement trends and red flags

• Case studies in compliance failures

• Conducting internal investigations and audits

• Detecting risk and reporting self-disclosures

• Incorporating technology to support compliance strategies

• Customer, supply chain and third-party screening tools

The seminar was attended by manufacturers, exporters, logistics providers, freight forwarders, academics and researchers handling strategic goods or strategic goods technology.

Due to high demand, the morning segment on regulatory updates was also offered virtually. All approved registrants were notified via email with updated programme details.

Presentation Materials:

1. Agenda

2. Southeast Asia Regulatory Updates

   • Malaysia’s Updates on Strategic Trade Management (Malaysia)

   • Philippine Strategic Trade Management Act Regulatory Updates (The Philippines)

   • Updates on Singapore’s Strategic Trade Controls (Singapore)

   • Thailand Regulatory Updates (Thailand)

3. International Regulatory Updates

   • Regulatory Developments in Germany’s Strategic Trade Management (Germany)

   • Update on Japan’s Export Controls (Japan)

   • Developments in the European Union’s strategic trade control framework (European Union)

   • Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Updates (United States)

4. Topic C: Utilizing Technology in Compliance

   • Digital Intelligence for Compliance and Risk Management (Exiger)

   • The ROI of Automating Trade Compliance (AEB)

5. Full Video of the morning segment on regulatory updates

Date: 12–13 September 2022
Venue: Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm (Registration from 8.30am)

The 10th Joint Industry Outreach Seminar on Strategic Trade Management was co-organised by the United States Department of State (DOS), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce (DOC), Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Singapore Customs.

Held over two days, the seminar marked the 10-year anniversary of the Joint Industry Outreach series and brought together government regulators and industry experts specialising in strategic trade law, export controls, customs regulations, supply chain security, sanctions and compliance frameworks.

Senior representatives from Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, the European Union, Australia and the United States delivered presentations on a range of topics, complemented by private-sector speakers who shared best practices and lessons learned.

The event was attended by manufacturers, exporters, logistics providers, freight forwarders, academics and researchers involved in strategic goods or strategic goods technology.

Registration was free, and all approved participants received email updates on the final schedule and venue arrangements.

Agenda Highlights:

• Global export controls and sanctions updates

• Emerging technology trends and issues

• Enforcement case studies

• Industry compliance best practices and lessons learned

• Technology and research protection plans

• Customer and third-party screening tools

• Face-to-face engagement with regulators

Co-organised by Singapore, US and Japan

Date: 28 September 2021 to 29 September 2021
Venue: Cisco WebEx Events Platform (Virtual Event)
Time: 8.20am - 12.00pm

The Joint Industry Outreach Seminar on Strategic Trade Management 2021 was co-organised by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Singapore Customs.

The two-day virtual seminar featured government regulators and private sector experts from Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore and the United States. Participants gained insights into recent developments in strategic trade management and emerging compliance considerations.

The seminar was attended by manufacturers, exporters, logistics providers, freight forwarders, academics and researchers handling strategic goods or strategic goods technology. Registered participants received virtual event access details ahead of the seminar.

Highlights:

• International and regional developments in strategic trade regulations and controls

• Cyber threats to export-controlled data and the supply chain

• Managing supply chain risks and internal compliance plan best practices

• Intangible technology transfer and intellectual property considerations in research settings

• U.S. export controls, sanctions and emerging technology updates

• Panel discussions featuring government agencies and industry representatives

Presentation materials:

• Agenda

• Opening remarks by Mr Rafik Mansour, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy, Singapore

• Day 1 - 1st Panel Discussion: Foreign Policy-Based Controls Promoting Human Rights & Democracy (BIS)

• Day 1 - 1st Panel Discussion: Military End-Use and End-User and Related Country Policy (BIS)

• Day 1 - 1st Panel Discussion: Emerging Technology Updates (BIS)

• Day 1 - 2nd Panel Discussion: Cyber Threats and Managing Risks to the Supply Chain (CISA)

• Day 1 - 2nd Panel Discussion: Cyber Threats and Managing Risks to the Supply Chain (Horangi Cyber Security)

• Day 1 - 2nd Panel Discussion: Cyber Frauds in SE Asia (FBI)

• Day 1 - 3rd Panel Discussion: Update on Japan’s Export Controls (Japan)

• Day 1 - 3rd Panel Discussion: Developments in Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls (Germany)

• Day 1 - 3rd Panel Discussion: Strategic Export Controls in the EU (Netherlands)

• Day 1 - 3rd Panel Discussion: Export Licensing Procedures in the Republic of Korea (Korea)

• Day 2 - 4th Panel Discussion: Strategic Trade Management Act Updates (Philippines)

• Day 2 - 4th Panel Discussion: Updates on Singapore’s Strategic Trade Controls (Singapore)

• Day 2 - 4th Panel Discussion: Strategic Trade Controls Updates in Malaysia (Malaysia)

• Day 2 - 5th Panel Discussion: Managing Supply Chain Risks and Internal Compliance Plan Best Practices

• Day 2 - 6th Panel Discussion: Intangible Technology Transfer and Trade Secrets (Hokkaido University)

• Day 2 - 6th Panel Discussion: ITT and IPR, and Trade Secrets in a Research or Academic Environment (USPTO)

• Day 2 - 6th Panel Discussion: Intangible Technology Transfer (Celestica)

Full Video of the Seminar (2 part video):

• Day 1

• Day 2

Co-organised by Singapore, US and Japan

Date: 29 September 2020 to 1 October 2020
Venue: Cisco WebEx Events Platform (Virtual Event)
Time: 8.25am - 10.30am (Registration starts at 8.00am)

The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Singapore Customs will be organising a three-day strategic trade control seminar from 29 September 2020 to 1 October 2020.

The seminar provides invaluable opportunities for you to hear from the government regulators and private sector practitioners/experts, and enhance your understanding of recent developments on Strategic Trade Management. There will be speakers from Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore and the United States.

Manufacturers, exporters, logistics providers, freight forwarders, academics and researchers dealing with strategic goods or strategic goods technology are encouraged to attend the seminar.

Registration is free. Due to limited vacancies, participation may be limited to one per organisation.

To register, please email Nurhakim Supar at Nurhakim_SUPAR@customs.gov.sg with the email subject line “Registration for Joint Industry Outreach Seminar 2020”. Please include the following information:

• Name and UEN of company

• Name, designation, email address and contact number of participant

If your organisation wishes to send additional representatives, please advise the representatives to email Nurhakim Supar their contact details to be placed on the waiting list.

All successful registrants will be notified via email.

Highlights:

• Updates to countries’ Strategic Trade Control

• Sanctions on Export Controls

• Panel discussions by government agencies and local companies

Presentation materials:

• Agenda

• 1st Panel Discussion: Developments in Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls (Netherlands)

• 1st Panel Discussion: Developments in Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls (Japan)

• 1st Panel Discussion: Developments in Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls (US)

• 1st Panel Discussion: Developments in Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls (Germany)

• 2nd Panel Discussion: Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls in ASEAN (Philippines)

• 2nd Panel Discussion: Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls in ASEAN (Malaysia)

• 2nd Panel Discussion: Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls in ASEAN (Singapore)

• 3rd Panel Discussion: Sanctions in Export Control (BIS)

• 4th Panel Discussion: Industry and Academia Technology Control Best Practices (NetApp)

• 4th Panel Discussion: Industry and Academia Technology Control Best Practices (Deloitte)

• 4th Panel Discussion: Industry and Academia Technology Control Best Practices (Hokkaido University)

• Germany’s Export Controls in Academic and Research Environments

• Day 2: Export Controls, Academia and Research: the Twain Shall Meet?

• Day 3: Emerging Technology Threats and Export Control Challenges

Co-organised by Singapore, US and Japan

Date: 14 October 2019 (Monday)
Venue: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Grand Ballroom)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Registration starts at 8.15am)

The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS), Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Singapore Customs will be organising a one-day Strategic Trade Control seminar on 14 October 2019.

The seminar provides invaluable opportunities for you to hear from the government regulators and private sector practitioners/experts, and enhance your understanding of recent developments on strategic trade management. There will be speakers from Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and the United States.

Manufacturers, exporters, logistics providers, freight forwarders, academics, and researchers dealing with strategic goods or strategic goods technology are encouraged to attend the seminar.

Registration is free. Due to limited vacancies, participation is limited to one per organisation. The registrants may have to go through balloting for a confirmed seat.

To register, please email Shaira Banu Sajahan at Shaira_Banu_Sajahan_from.TP@customs.gov.sg with the email subject line “Registration for Joint Industry Outreach Seminar 2019”. Please include the following information:

• Name and UEN of company

• Name, designation, email address and contact number of participant

If your organisation wishes to send additional representatives, please advise the representatives to email Shaira Banu Sajahan their contact details to be placed on the waiting list.

All successful registrants will be notified via email.

Highlights:

• Preparing for Strategic Trade Controls in the Philippines and Thailand

• Updates to Malaysia’s Strategic Trade Controls

• Panel discussions by government agencies and local companies

Presentation materials:

• Agenda

• 1st Panel Discussion: Developments in Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls (Australia)

• 1st Panel Discussion: Developments in Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls (Japan)

• 1st Panel Discussion: Developments in Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls (US)

• 2nd Panel Discussion: Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls in ASEAN (Philippines)

• 2nd Panel Discussion: Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls in ASEAN (Malaysia)

• 2nd Panel Discussion: Strategic Trade Regulations and Controls in ASEAN (Singapore)

• 3rd Panel Discussion: Private Sector Best Practices for Compliance (CAPTCIS)

• 3rd Panel Discussion: Private Sector Best Practices for Compliance (NEC Corporation)

• 3rd Panel Discussion: Private Sector Best Practices for Compliance (DSM Dyneema)

• 3rd Panel Discussion: Private Sector Best Practices for Compliance (Rockwell Automation)

• United States - Red Flag Indicators

• Japan’s Controls on Intangible Transfer of Technology

• China’s Export Control System

Full Video of the Seminar (4 part video):

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Atx0JBuH78

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPJ_oZnKpdI

Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iGeXzw7p0M

Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBs9aabfBRI

Co-organised by Singapore, US and Japan

Date: 3 December 2018 (Monday)
Venue: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Grand Ballroom)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Registration starts at 8.15am)

The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS), Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Singapore Customs will be organising a one-day strategic trade control seminar on 3 December 2018.

The seminar provides invaluable opportunities for you to hear from the government regulators and private sector practitioners/experts, and enhance your understanding of recent developments on Strategic Trade Management. There will be speakers from Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Singapore and the United States.

Manufacturers, exporters, logistics providers, freight forwarders, academics and researchers dealing with strategic goods or strategic goods technology are encouraged to attend the seminar.

Registration is free. Due to limited vacancies, participation is strictly limited to one per organisation. The registrants have to go through balloting for a confirmed seat.

To register, please email Mohammad Rasheed Mohd Kemy at Mohammad_Rasheed_Mohd_Kemy_from.TP@customs.gov.sg with the email subject line “Registration for Joint Industry Outreach Seminar 2018”. Please include the following information:

• Company name and UEN

• Email address and contact number

• Name and designation of registrant

If your organisation wishes to send additional representatives, please advise the representatives to email Mohammad Rasheed Mohd Kemy their contact details to be placed on the waiting list.

Presentation materials:

• Agenda

• Preparing for Strategic Trade Controls in Philippines

• Updates to Malaysia’s Strategic Trade Controls

• 1st Panel Discussion: Regulation and Facilitation: Two sides to the same coin (Germany)

• 1st Panel Discussion: Regulation and Facilitation: Two sides to the same coin (Netherlands)

• 1st Panel Discussion: Regulation and Facilitation: Two sides to the same coin (Japan)

• 1st Panel Discussion: Regulation and Facilitation: Two sides to the same coin (US)

• US brief on effects of proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

• 2nd Panel Discussion: Closing the gaps to achieve a robust Internal Compliance Programme (Yokogawa Electric Corporation)

• 2nd Panel Discussion: Closing the gaps to achieve a robust Internal Compliance Programme (Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd)

• 2nd Panel Discussion: Closing the gaps to achieve a robust Internal Compliance Programme (CAPTCIS)

• Compliance across the supply chain - Best practices for shipping goods via freight forwarders and agents

• Strategic goods technology violations revealed - by METI

• Counter-Proliferation case studies

• What to look out for Singapore’s Catch-All Controls

Full Video of the seminar (4 part video):

Part 1: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7zBok1gIY4A

Part 2: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H-w983VdzQQ

Part 3: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Edt-Kq4Bk

Part4: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wBeiMtlxk2Y

Organised by Singapore, US and Japan

Date: 20 July 2017
Venue: Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Grand Ballroom)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm (Registration starts at 8.15am)

The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS), Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Singapore Customs will be organising a one-day export control seminar on 20 July 2017.

The seminar provides unique opportunities for you to hear from the government and private sector experts, and enhance your understanding of recent developments on Strategic Trade Management. There will be speakers from the United States, Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore.

Manufacturers, exporters, logistics providers, freight forwarders, academics and researchers dealing with strategic goods or strategic goods technology are encouraged to attend the seminar.

Registration is free. Due to limited vacancies, participation is strictly limited to one representative per company, on a first-come, first-served basis. Companies that wish to send additional representatives may provide contact details to be placed on the waiting list.

To register, please email Zhang Zhixin at Zhixin_ZHANG_from.TP@customs.gov.sg with the email subject line “Registration for Joint Industry Outreach Seminar 2017”. Please include the following information:

• Name and UEN of company

• E-mail address and phone number of participant

• Name and designation of participant

Seminar Materials

• Agenda

• What to Expect at a BIS End-use Check

• Exports to Iran under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

• Sharing by General Electric on ICP

• Sharing by NEC Corporation

• Sharing by CISTEC

• Strategic Trade Control in Singapore

• Sustaining the Future with Compliance

Date: 12 July 2017
Venue: IRAS Auditorium, Level 5, Revenue House
Time: 9.00am – 1.30pm

Singapore Customs conducted the Strategic Goods (Control) Order (SGCO) 2017 Awareness Briefing together with the Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) Outreach Seminar to update industry stakeholders on upcoming changes to the strategic goods control list, which was scheduled for introduction in the third quarter of 2017.

The seminar provided an overview of amendments to the SGCO, insights into the WA’s munitions and dual-use control lists, and opportunities for participants to engage directly with WA technical experts. Traders, declaring agents, carriers, cargo agents, freight forwarders, academics and researchers attended the session to better understand the updates and maintain compliance with strategic goods control requirements.

Registration was conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, and confirmed participants received administrative details by email. Materials related to the updates were made available on the eLearning portal after the event.

Highlights:

• Overview of changes to the Strategic Goods Control Order 2017

• Significant updates to the WA munitions and dual-use control lists

• Best practices and industry engagement by the WA

• Perspectives on the WA control lists from the European Union, United States and other key partners
  
  

Presentation Materials:

1. Introduction to the Wassenaar Arrangement

2. WA Lists and List Review

3. Major Changes to the Lists between 2012 and 2016

4. WA Best Practices and Industry Engagement

5. Overview of Singapore’s Strategic Goods Control

6. Strategic Goods (Control) Order (SGCO) Awareness Briefing

Date: 9 September 2016
Venue: Marriott Singapore Tang Plaza Hotel Ballroom (Level Three)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm

The Joint Industry Outreach Seminar on Strategic Trade Management 2016 was organised by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS), Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Singapore Customs.

The one-day seminar featured government and private sector experts from the United States, Germany, Japan and Singapore, and provided participants with insights into recent developments in strategic trade management and export controls. The event offered opportunities to learn about regulatory expectations, compliance practices and emerging risk areas.

Manufacturers, exporters, logistics providers, freight forwarders and researchers handling strategic goods or strategic goods technology attended the seminar. Participation was free, with places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.

Highlights:

• German Export Controls – Licenses and Conditions, presented by Dr. Jörg Sperlich, Head of Division for Global Licensing and Internal Compliance Program, BAFA, Germany

• Corporate Compliance, presented by Mr. Jay Bratt, U.S. Department of Justice

• U.S. Export Controls, presented by Mr. Alexander Lopes, Director, Office of Non-Proliferation and Treaty Compliance

Seminar Materials

• Agenda

• Overview of Export Control Reform

• German Export Controls - Licenses and Conditions therefor

• Export Control and Sanctions Prosecutions of Corporations

• Understanding the Control, Implementing the Solution

• Strategic Goods Control and Self-Compliance

• Blue Lantern End-Use Monitoring Program

Date: 22 January 2016
Venue: Sheraton Towers Singapore Ballroom (Level Two)
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm (Registration from 8.15am)

The Joint Industry Outreach Seminar on Strategic Trade Management 2016 was organised by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS), Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and Singapore Customs.

The one-day seminar featured government and private sector speakers from the United States, Japan and Singapore, offering participants an opportunity to learn about developments in strategic trade management and export control practices. The event covered regulatory expectations, compliance considerations and industry trends relevant to stakeholders dealing with strategic goods or strategic goods technology.

Participation was free, with limited seats allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional representatives were placed on a waitlist due to venue capacity constraints.

Highlights:

• Importance of Export Control & Japan’s Export Control, presented by Mr. Toshikazu Okuya (Director, Security Export Control Policy Division) and Mr. Tomotaka Ginzawa (Section Chief, Office of International Affairs for Security Export Control), Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan

• Regional Update on Strategic Trade Management, presented by Mr. George Tan, President, Centre for Asia Pacific Trade Compliance and Information Security / Principal, Global Trade Security Consulting

• What to Expect at an End-Use Check 2016, presented by Mr. Scott Anderson, Regional Export Control Officer, Embassy of the United States of America

Date: 2 September 2015

The Joint Outreach Seminar on Strategic Trade Management for the Logistics Industry was organised by the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS), and Singapore Customs.

Targeted at freight forwarders and third-party logistics providers, the one-day seminar offered insights from both government and private sector experts on logistics and supply chain security. Sessions covered updates to strategic trade controls, transhipment best practices, and case studies in trade compliance.

Participation was free and limited to one representative per company due to venue capacity, with additional registrants placed on a waitlist.

Highlights:

• Enforcing Strategic Trade Controls – An ABF Perspective, presented by Mr. Anthony McLoughlin, Inspector, National Security Branch, Australian Border Force

• Transshipment Scam: SPF Perspective, presented by Mr. Mak Kum Kay, Assistant Director (Special Projects), Commercial Affairs Department, Singapore Police Force

• Managing U.S. Export Requirements as a Non-U.S. Entity: Understanding and Mitigating Compliance Risks, presented by Ms. Tatman Savio, Foreign Registered Lawyer, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld (Hong Kong)

Seminar Materials:

• Seminar Agenda

• Strategic Trade Management - A Private Sector Perspective

• International Trade - Related Credit Card Fraud

• Managing U.S. Export Control Requirements as a Non - U.S. Entity: Understanding and Mitigating Compliance Risks for the Logistics Industry

• Shield America

• Exercising Due Diligence When Making Customs Declarations

Date: 4 December 2014
Venue: Shangri-la Hotel

Date: 20 November 2013
Venue: Orchard Hotel

Date: 8 September 2011
Presentation Materials (PDF 148KB)

Date: 11 Dec 2012
Venue: Concorde Hotel

Date: 23 May 2011
Venue: Grand Copthorne Waterfront

Date: 17 January 2011
Venue: DBS Auditorium

Date: 28 January 2010
Venue: DBS Auditorium

Audience: Current scheme holders and licensees
Dates: 21–23 February 2017

Singapore Customs conducted outreach sessions to brief scheme holders and licensees on the revised TradeFIRST checklist and how it applies to their operations.

Presentation materials

TradeFIRST Checklist 2017

Audience: Current scheme holders and licensees
Dates: 18, 20, 25 and 27 October 2016

This dialogue session provided updates on pro-enterprise initiatives, the National Trade Platform and changes to the TradeFIRST framework, including revised self-assessment and facilitation for Licensed Warehouse (Vessel) licensees.

Presentation materials

• Pro-Enterprise Ranking Survey and Traders Satisfaction Survey

• National Trade Platform

• Compliance Outreach

• Revised TradeFIRST Self-Assessment Checklist

• Revised Facilitation for LWV Licensees

Audience: Current scheme holders and licensees
Date: 23 September 2015

Singapore Customs engaged Zero-GST Warehouse operators on key compliance topics, including licensing conditions and international standards.

Presentation materials

• Enhanced SingPass

• Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Review of Zero-GST Warehouse Licensing Conditions

• Compliance Outreach to ZG Warehouse Licensees

Audience: Current scheme holders and licensees
Dates: 1, 2, 4 and 11 July 2014

A series of dialogue sessions were held with different groups of licensees and scheme holders to discuss operational issues, compliance matters and TradeFIRST-related topics.

Presentation materials

• Dialogue Session for AECs/STP/STS licensees – 1 July 2014

• Dialogue Session for Zero-GST Warehouse licensees – 2 July 2014

• Dialogue Session for IEF/LWV/Petroleum licensees – 4 July 2014

• Dialogue session Licensed Warehouse licensees – 11 July 2014

• Q&A

Audience: Trading community and partner agencies
Date: 11 April 2013
Venue: Concorde Hotel

Singapore Customs conducted the FY2013 Workplan Seminar to unveil Customs 2015 Plus, a refreshed version of its strategic plan. The seminar highlighted key developments in Singapore Customs’ strategic direction, and included a video presentation and customised breakout sessions.

Participants included representatives from local and foreign MNCs, SMEs, business associations, partner agencies and supplier agencies.

Presentation materials

• Overview of Customs 2015 Plus
  
  

Breakout sessions

1. Mutual Recognition Arrangements and Secure Trade Partnership (MRA/STP)

   • Secure Trade Partnership Programme overview

   • Mutual Recognition Arrangements and benefits of robust supply chain security

   • Slides available for download
     

2. Strategic Goods Control (SGC)

   • Strategic trade controls and common compliance issues

   • Strategic Trade Scheme to facilitate legitimate strategic trade

   • Examples of dual-use items and associated risks

   • Slides available for download

3. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

   • Eligibility of products under various FTAs

   • Rules of Origin and application procedures for preferential certificates of origin

   • Opportunity to consult customs officers on specific FTAs

   • Slides available for download

Audience: All Singapore Customs licensees and scheme holders
Dates: 26–27 August 2013

This dialogue session provided updates on organisational changes, TradeFIRST developments, compliance best practices and trade facilitation platforms.

Presentation materials

• Reorganisation

• Updates to TradeFIRST (Part 1 and Part 2)

• Compliance Best Practices

• TradeXchange (Part 1 and Part 2)

• Customer Experience Study 2013 (Part 1 and Part 2)

• Consultation on Possible Changes to STS Regime

• Q&A

Audience: Current Strategic Trade Scheme (STS) companies
Dates: 3–4 December 2012

This dialogue session updated STS companies on regulatory developments and expectations under the Strategic Trade Scheme.

Presentation materials

• Part 1

• Part 2

• Part 3

Audience: Current STP and STP-Plus companies
Dates: 20–21 September 2012

Singapore Customs briefed STP and STP-Plus companies on developments in secure trade, programme expectations and compliance matters.

Presentation materials

• Part 1

• Part 2

• Part 3

• Q&A

Audience: Current Industrial Exemption Factory (IEF) companies
Date: 21 March 2012

Presentation materials

• Dialogue slides and Q&A

Audience: Current licensees
Date: 20 February 2012

Presentation materials

• Dialogue slides

• Q&A

Audience: Current licensees
Date: 15 February 2012

Presentation materials

• Dialogue slides and Q&A

• Direct Credit Authorisation Form and TradeFIRST Self-Assessment Form

Audience: Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC) members
Date: 30 October 2011

Presentation materials

• Q&A

Audience: Traders, importers, exporters, freight forwarders, cargo and carrier agents
Dates: 15 September – 11 October 2011 (multiple sessions)

The outreach sessions introduced TradeNet Version 4.1 and changes under the ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN) 2012.

Presentation materials

• TradeNet version 4.1

• AHTN2012 - Part 1

• AHTN2012 - Part 2

Audience: Current STS Tier 2 and 3 permit holders
Date: 29 September 2011

Presentation materials

• Dialogue slides

• Q&A

The following dialogue sessions were held with specific groups of licensees to discuss regulatory updates, compliance expectations and operational issues:

• Dialogue Session with Zero-GST Warehouse Operators

  • Audience: Current licensees

  • Date: 15 August 2011

• Dialogue Session with Petroleum Licensees

  • Audience: Current licensees

  • Date: 4 August 2011

• Dialogue Session with Secure Trade Partnership Certified Companies

  • Audience: Current STP and STP-Plus companies

  • Date: 28 July 2011

• Dialogue Session with Licensed Warehouse Operators

  • Audience: Current licensees

  • Date: 27 July 2011

• Dialogue Session with Licensed Warehouse Operators (Motor Vehicles)

  • Audience: Current licensees

  • Date: 27 July 2011