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𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 The case of Cool Wine revolves around a high-value cross-border shipment of 22,176 bottles of premium French red wine transported in a 40-foot refrigerated container. This consignment, handled by Batavia B.V., a Dutch wine exporter, and destined for CentreShop Ltd., a food retailer, emphasizes the critical requirements for temperature control and strict documentation standards to meet trade and financial obligations. The trade, facilitated through the FineWineB2B network, involves complex documentation to ensure compliance with the Letter of Credit (L/C) issued by SBD Bank for payment risk mitigation. The L/C mandates the presentation of specific documents, including a trade contract, purchase order, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, packing list, bill of lading, and certificate of transport insurance, all verified and digitally signed on XC4.trade, a secure platform for trusted trade documentation exchange. To safeguard the quality of the wine, the shipment's internal temperature must not exceed 18°C, monitored by an IoT device integrated into the container. Any breach of this condition triggers a report to the metadata of the Transport Insurance Certificate, digitally signed by the IoT device to ensure authenticity and traceability. The entire documentation flow is controlled electronically, ensuring compliance with ML-ETR requirements and maintaining exclusive control of each document. The involvement of multiple stakeholders, including logistic providers, insurers, and banking institutions, underscores the need for rigorous due diligence and comprehensive documentation management. The documentation is safeguarded within XC4.trade to ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to international trade finance standards, with provisions allowing limited access based on data sovereignty principles. In the event of a temperature violation or transport delay, CentreShop Ltd. is protected by financial mechanisms, including insurance claims and a penalty clause for late deliveries. 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙈𝙋𝙂 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥 MPG offers unparalleled expertise in cross-border trade, trade finance, and compliance to support businesses involved in complex transactions. MPG can assist clients in navigating intricate documentation requirements, ensuring adherence to international trade standards, and mitigating risks through tailored legal advice and compliance strategies. Our team can help structure Letters of Credit, manage end-to-end documentation flows, and liaise with financial institutions to secure seamless pre-checks and approvals. #CrossBorderTrade #TradeCompliance #WineImport #TradeFinance #SupplyChain #LetterOfCredit #InternationalTrade #RiskMitigation #TradeDocumentation #MPG #GlobalBusiness #TradeSupport #MahanakornPartnersGroup #MahanakornPartners

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐑𝐕𝐂) 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝: 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Regional Value Content (RVC) is a crucial metric in international trade that determines the percentage of a product's value that is added within a specific region or country. In the context of Thailand, RVC plays an essential role in enabling Thai businesses to benefit from preferential trade agreements such as the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and other bilateral or multilateral trade agreements. Meeting the required RVC threshold allows products manufactured in Thailand to qualify for reduced tariffs or duty-free access when exported to partner countries. This helps local manufacturers remain competitive in international markets, supports economic growth, and promotes the integration of Thailand into global supply chains. Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG) can provide comprehensive support to businesses navigating the complexities of RVC regulations. With expertise in trade compliance, international law, and cross-border business operations, MPG can assist companies in determining whether their products meet the necessary RVC thresholds and provide strategic guidance to maximize compliance. MPG can also help businesses document and certify RVC calculations, ensuring that they meet the legal and procedural requirements to claim preferential treatment under relevant trade agreements. Additionally, MPG can advise on optimizing sourcing and manufacturing strategies to enhance the regional value content of products, ensuring businesses remain compliant and competitive in the evolving global trade landscape. 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 https://lnkd.in/g3idgm24 #RegionalValueContent #RVC #ASEANTrade #ThailandTrade #TradeCompliance #InternationalTrade #PreferentialTradeAgreements #AFTA #GlobalSupplyChain #TradeLaw #EconomicGrowth #Manufacturing #TariffReduction #BusinessStrategy #CrossBorderTrade #MahanakornPartners #MPG #ExportBusiness #TradeSupport #SourcingStrategies #MarketCompetitiveness #MahanakornPartnersGroup

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The Cabinet has approved Thailand's participation in the Artemis Accords and designated the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) as the national focal point for this significant initiative. Established by the United States and supported by 47 other nations, the Artemis Accords outline a shared vision through a comprehensive set of principles, guidelines, and best practices aimed at promoting responsible governance of civilian space exploration and utilization. By joining the Accords, Thailand commits to upholding these standards, which encourage sustainable and peaceful use of space for the benefit of all humanity. This move is expected to elevate Thailand's space industry standards, creating pathways for Thai entrepreneurs to integrate into the global space economy supply chain and collaborate with U.S. agencies and private sector entities. Furthermore, it will solidify space cooperation between Thailand and the U.S., fostering deeper bilateral partnerships in space activities. #ArtemisAccords #ThailandSpaceIndustry #SpaceExploration #GISTDA #SpaceCooperation #GlobalSpaceEconomy #SustainableSpace #SpaceGovernance #SpaceInnovation #USThailandPartnership #SpaceTechnology #Entrepreneurship #SpaceBusiness #InternationalCollaboration #SpaceInitiative #MahanakornPartners #MahanakornPartnersGroup #MPG

Today, 6 November 2024, MPG’s Chairman and Managing Partner, and The European House-Ambrosetti ASEAN Partner, Luca Bernardinetti, had the honor of moderating a dynamic panel discussion titled “TOOLS FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION: THE ASEAN-ITALY TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES” at the High-Level Dialogue on Italy-ASEAN Economic Relations, held at the Dusit Thani Manila, Philippines. This important roundtable was opened by the Vice Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy, Valentino Valentini, and featured a distinguished panel of economic and industry experts, including: • James Villafuerte – Regional Lead Economist, Asian Development Bank (ADB) • Alice Kuo – Regional Head of Sales for ComplianceAsia, CRIF • Rowel Barba – Director General, Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines • Raffaele Cattaneo – Undersecretary for International and European Relations, Lombardy Region, Italy • Nguyen Thanh Duy – Deputy CEO, Becamex IDC Vietnam The discussion highlighted the multifaceted tools for economic cooperation that can bring ASEAN and Italy closer together, from trade agreements and investment treaties to joint ventures and technical programs. These tools are pivotal in reducing trade barriers, fostering investment, advancing technology transfer, and strengthening economic ties between our regions. At MPG, we’re proud to support these initiatives that drive global cooperation and economic growth. Thank you to all panelists and attendees for an insightful and forward-looking discussion. #MPG #ASEAN #ItalyASEANRelations #EconomicCooperation #TradeAndInvestment #GlobalPartnership #HighLevelDialogue #Manila #EconomicGrowth #InternationalLaw #InvestmentOpportunities #ASEANItaly #DusitThani #TradeAgreements #HLD2024 #TEHA #MahanakornPartnersGroup #MahanakornPartners #MPG

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐱: 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 What is a Carbon Tax? A carbon tax is a government-imposed levy on businesses and organizations whose activities generate greenhouse gas emissions that exceed a specified baseline. This tax is based on the volume of carbon emissions produced throughout the entire production and delivery process and covers gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and various fluorinated gases. Activities subject to the carbon tax include electricity generation, wastewater treatment, waste management, transportation reliant on fossil fuels, deforestation linked to raw material sourcing, and the use of industrial machinery, among others. By implementing a carbon tax, governments aim to incentivize businesses to adopt more sustainable practices, ultimately contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and fostering environmental responsibility. 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 https://lnkd.in/gxDfhEQP #CarbonTax #Thailand #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalPolicy #GreenhouseGasEmissions #CarbonEmissions #PolluterPays #SustainablePractices #ThaiEconomy #EcoFriendly #EnvironmentalStewardship #CarbonTaxThailand #ClimateAction #GreenEnergy #CBAM #CleanEnergy #EmissionReduction #FutureOfEnergy #RenewableEnergy #MahanakornPartnersGroup #MahanakornPartners #MPG

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐏𝐆’𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 Escrow services play a critical role in mitigating risks associated with complex transactions, particularly in industries like real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and international trade. Without escrow, parties involved face the potential for fraud, non-payment, and non-delivery of goods or services, which can lead to significant financial losses and legal disputes. Escrow acts as a neutral holding account where funds or assets are safeguarded until both parties fulfill the agreed-upon terms, reducing the likelihood of premature release of funds and ensuring all contractual obligations are met. For instance, in cross-border trade, escrow can prevent issues related to trust and compliance by holding funds securely until the seller meets specified conditions, offering a layer of financial security for both parties. Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG) provides specialized escrow services tailored to safeguard client interests across various sectors. With extensive expertise in due diligence and risk assessment, MPG ensures funds are held securely and released only upon the fulfillment of specific, predetermined conditions. Their team of experienced professionals can assist in structuring and managing escrow accounts, ensuring compliance with legal and financial requirements. By choosing MPG, clients benefit from a trusted, neutral intermediary that prioritizes transparency, accountability, and the successful execution of transactions. 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 https://lnkd.in/gMhUKNWj #EscrowServices #RiskManagement #SecureTransactions #FinancialProtection #CrossBorderTrade #RealEstateEscrow #MergersAndAcquisitions #FraudPrevention #MPG #MahanakornPartnersGroup #TrustworthyTransactions #ClientSecurity #BusinessSolutions #DueDiligence #FinancialSecurity #MahanakornPartners

What an unforgettable evening! On November 2, 2024, Mahanakorn Partners Group’s Managing Partners, Luca Bernardinetti and Vilasinee Thephasadin Na Ayuthaya, had the pleasure of attending the inaugural Gala Night of the SwissThai Chamber of Commerce (STCC) at the JW Marriott. Themed “The Great Gatsby,” the event took us back to the glamorous Roaring Twenties, filled with elegance, style, and celebration. We were honored to be seated at the Swiss Embassy table, sharing delightful conversations with distinguished guests, including Mr. Jacques Baudevin, Consul General, and Ms. simone spring, Head of Consular Protection at the Embassy of Switzerland. An evening of fostering partnerships and celebrating cultural ties – a toast to building stronger bridges between Switzerland and Thailand! #mahanakornpartnersgroup #mahanakornpartners #MPG #SwissCommunity #Switzerland #Thailand #BusinessCommunity #SwissEmbassy #STCC Marco Rudin

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 The Cabinet recently approved a draft Ministerial Regulation on the Natural Gas Pipeline Transmission System, marking a significant update in Thailand's regulatory landscape for natural gas infrastructure. This new regulation will replace the existing framework established in 2013 under the Ministerial Regulation on Natural Gas Pipeline Transmission System B.E. 2556. The updated regulation is designed to enhance the safety protocols of natural gas pipeline operations, specifically to mitigate fire hazards and potential risks to public life and property. By aligning regulatory standards with both current operational practices and international benchmarks, the new regulation seeks to fortify Thailand’s natural gas infrastructure and foster safer, more efficient energy transmission. Mahanakorn Partners Group (MPG) offers comprehensive advisory services within the energy sector, with particular expertise in navigating regulatory frameworks, compliance, and project management for energy infrastructure. MPG’s energy practice supports clients across the entire energy value chain—from initial project planning to operational compliance—ensuring that clients meet both local and international standards. With a team of seasoned experts, MPG remains at the forefront of regulatory developments, guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes, such as the recent updates to Thailand’s natural gas pipeline regulations, to foster safer and more sustainable energy solutions. 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 https://lnkd.in/gTKAZQMm #NaturalGas #EnergyRegulation #PipelineSafety #ThailandEnergy #EnergyInfrastructure #MPGEnergyPractice #EnergyCompliance #CabinetApproval #InternationalStandards #EnergyAdvisory #SustainableEnergy #SafetyStandards #EnergySector #NaturalGasPipeline #EnergyConsulting #RegulatoryCompliance #MahanakornPartnersGroup #MahanakornPartners #MPG

𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦: 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The Cross-Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a tax-collection approach designed to account for the carbon footprint of goods from sourcing raw materials through to final delivery. Following the signing of the 2015 Paris Agreement and the ambitious goals of the European Green Deal in 2019, CBAM aims to balance carbon pricing between the EU and exporting nations, including those without a carbon tax mechanism. By extending the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) to imported goods, this mechanism compels importers to pay for their carbon emissions, creating a fairer playing field and supporting global climate goals. 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 https://lnkd.in/gQwhaciZ #CrossBorderAdjustment #CBAM #SustainableTrade #CarbonFootprint #EURegulations #ClimateAction #GreenEconomy #SustainableBusiness #ThaiExporters #CarbonTax #EmissionsTrading #EcoCompliance #GlobalTrade #EUETS #ThaiBusiness #GreenTransition #CarbonCompliance #CBAMThailand #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalRegulations #SustainableDevelopment #CarbonNeutrality #GreenInnovation #MahanakornPartnersGroup #MahanakornPartners #MPG

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