ROCB-Asia/Pacific

ROCB A/P celebrates International Customs Day with Thai Customs

At the invitation of the Thai Customs Department, Mr. Jun Tajima, Head, and his colleagues from ROCB A/P attended International Customs Day 2026 at Thai Customs Department to celebrate International Customs Day.

ROCB A/P, WCO and Nepal Customs Hold Kick-off Meeting for Future Collaboration

On Friday, 23 January 2026, the WCO ROCB A/P participated in an online kick-off meeting with the WCO and Nepal Customs to initiate collaboration on an upcoming TRS mission, to be implemented with the support of the CCF/Korea.

ROCB A/P joins Twinning National Ozone Officer-Customs Workshop on the Controlled Substances under t

The Twinning National Ozone Officer-Customs Workshop on Strengthening Enforcement of Trade Control of Controlled Substances under the Montreal Protocol was held from 18 to 19 December 2025 in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.

Who We Are

ROCB A/P is to assist Member to be an efficient and effective Customs administration.

History of ROCB A/P

WCO Asia Pacific Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB A/P)

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is an independent intergovernmental body whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations.

Outline of ROCB A/P Activities

The ROCB A/P has conducted many capacity building activities including organizing seminars/workshops and meetings, conducting diagnostic missions, assisting developing action plans, developing partnerships with donor agencies, and providing best practice reports since its establishment.

Organizational Arrangement

As of January 2025, the ROCB A/P has nine full-time seconded staff members. The ROCB A/P has a Head, four Program Managers, an Assistant Program Manager and three Program Coordinators, who are seconded from China Customs, Hong Kong Customs, Japan Customs (including the Head of the ROCB A/P), Korea Customs and the Thai Customs. The ROCB A/P would like to extend its profound appreciation to the Customs Administrations mentioned for seconding officials.

Staff Updates

Welcome Message from Mr. Deokjoong Kim (Ryan)

Greetings, My name is Deokjoong Kim (Ryan), and it is a great honor to serve as a Programme Manager at ROCB A/P.

Members

The ROCB A/P acts as a cornerstone of the regional approach for implementing the WCO’s Capacity Building Strategy. In cooperation with seven WCO Regional Training Centers (RTCs) in the A/P region, it supports 35 Member administrations in Asia Pacific Region.

Welcome To WCO ROCB A/P

ROCB A/P celebrates International Customs Day with Thai Customs

Welcome To WCO ROCB A/P

ROCB A/P, WCO and Nepal Customs Hold Kick-off Meeting for Future Collaboration

Welcome To WCO ROCB A/P

ROCB A/P joins Twinning National Ozone Officer-Customs Workshop on the Controlled Substances under t

About ROCB Asia/Pacific

WCO Asia Pacific Regional Office for Capacity Building (ROCB A/P)

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Mission ROCB A/P

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Who We Are

History of ROCB A/P

Outline of ROCB A/P Activities

Organizational Arrangement

Staff Updates

Members

What We Do