India’s DGFT has operationalised an inventory-based cross-border e-commerce facilitation framework under the Handbook of Procedures 2023. The measure establishes specific procedures for inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports, providing a structured regulatory pathway for such trade. This represents a named policy measure affecting digital/e-commerce trade flows.
Topic Archives:Digital Trade
Costa Rica becomes the fifth member of the Digital Economy Agreement
Costa Rica has formally joined a digital economy agreement, becoming its fifth member. The agreement covers digital trade rules and cross-border digital commerce frameworks. No further details are available from the snippet.
Taiwan and New Zealand Deepen Economic Cooperation through ANZTEC at 13th Joint Committee Meeting
The 13th ANZTEC Joint Committee meeting was held on August 17, covering implementation of chapters on SPS, TBT, e-commerce, IP, and labor. Taiwan secured expanded market access for orchids and anthurium cut flowers to New Zealand following a May 2026 export protocol signing. Both sides also agreed to pursue institutional exchanges on the Peppol e-procurement […]
General Council addresses WTO reform, ministerial follow-ups, ongoing negotiations
WTO General Council met on 5-6 October 2026 to discuss WTO reform, follow-up on past ministerial conference outcomes, and ongoing negotiations. Members also took up the Agreement on Electronic Commerce, emerging agricultural trade issues, and preparations for future ministerial conferences.
ASEAN Partners with EU on Digital Trade Principles, Signs New Joint Declaration with UK on Green Economy, Advances Trade Cooperation with Russia and Switzerland
At the ASEAN Economic Ministers meetings with dialogue partners, ASEAN and the EU agreed to develop digital trade principles to promote open, transparent, and fair markets. ASEAN and the UK endorsed a new joint declaration on digital transition and green economy, while ASEAN-Russia discussions advanced cooperation across 11 trade and investment sectors, and ASEAN-Switzerland agreed […]
Thailand participates in 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting; signs ASEAN-Hong Kong Investment Agreement and concludes DEFA negotiations
Thailand’s Deputy PM and Commerce Minister attended the 58th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting in Manila on 19-20 September 2026, where ASEAN signed an investment agreement with Hong Kong. Thailand, as chair of the DEFA negotiating committee, helped conclude negotiations on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), while also advancing trade negotiations with 14 dialogue […]
Costa Rica Successfully Accedes to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)
Costa Rica has successfully acceded to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), joining the existing members Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand. This marks a significant expansion of the agreement, which covers digital trade rules, cross-border data flows, and digital economy cooperation. The accession adds a Latin American economy to the Asia-Pacific-led digital trade framework.
E-Commerce Law 2025 and Decree 248: Compliance Guide for Businesses
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade issued guidance on the 2025 E-Commerce Law and implementing Decree 248, outlining compliance requirements for businesses operating in the digital marketplace. The guidance covers regulatory obligations for e-commerce platforms and cross-border digital trade. This represents a named legislative measure with direct implications for digital trade policy.
DGFT Introduces Open API Facility for Certificate of Origin on the Trade Connect e-Platform
India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched an Open API facility for Certificate of Origin issuance on the Trade Connect e-Platform, streamlining the digital process for exporters. This enables automated, system-to-system integration for CoO applications, reducing manual intervention in customs and preferential trade documentation.
Government Notifies Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under Foreign Trade Policy 2023
India has notified a new inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework under its Foreign Trade Policy 2023, establishing regulatory provisions for this export channel. The framework formalizes procedures for e-commerce exporters holding inventory for cross-border shipments. This represents a specific policy measure aimed at facilitating digital trade exports.