Stamp selection
Stamps are still utilized in the correspondence on this modern era. A variety of stamps issued in all nations together with the uniqueness of each and every. Because it was to start with found, stamps became a discovery that...Read more...
New global policy to raise international mailing fees
The registration charges and insurance fees for international mail services are scheduled to rise next month, Chunghwa Post said yesterday.The state-run postal firm said that the increases are being implemented in response to a...Read more...
Winners of UPU letter writing contest honoured
Published: Monday, May 13, 2013 Forty nine winners of the 42 nd Universal Postal Union (UPU)International Letter Writing Contest in Vietnam were honoured at aceremony in Hanoi in May 13. The national contestthemed “Write a...Read more...
A look at micro TLDs
The world’s smallest active top level domain has seven second level domains. ICANN recently published the latest batch of monthly registry reports, which include data on how many domains are registered in each (non-ccTLD) top...Read more...
Plea for digital move deadline
KENYANS have been advised to stick to the digital migration deadline of June 2015 set by Universal Postal Union. The director of Public Communications Mary Ombara said failure to meet the deadline will mean a large number of...Read more...
Emirates Post signs MoU for return of postal service in Somalia after a gap of 23 years
WAM Dubai, 6th May 2013 (WAM) -- Emirates Post Group and Somalia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which Dubai will act as the hub for mail forwarding, as the strife-torn African nation prepares to resume...Read more...
Dubai selected as hub as Somalia gears to restore mail services after a 23-year gap
Emirates Post Group and Somali officials sign MoU at UPU headquarters to work out detailed plan Dubai, May 5, 2013: Emirates Post Group and Somalia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which Dubai will act as...Read more...
UN postal union to bring first letters to Somalis in 20 years
Somalis may soon be receiving letters from abroad for the first time in more than 20 years after a deal was struck with the UN’s postal agency, the latest step towards ending Somalia’s isolation following two decades of civil...Read more...
Somalia: Postal service will resume in Somalia, UPU said
Mogadishu (RBC) After 23 years with no postal services, the horn of African country, Somalia could soon start receiving mail again, thanks to talks facilitated by the Universal Postal Union, UPU said on Friday. Under a...Read more...
1&1 ditches .mail, keeps .gmx (for now)
1&1 ditches .mail, keeps .gmx (for now) Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 One of seven applicants for .mail top level domain withdraws its application. 1&1 Mail & Media GmbH has withdrawn its application for the top level domain .mail...Read more...
Feeling the Internet pinch
» Search any news/ articles by author/ category/ date/ keyword With the Internet shaping up e-communications and changing the world fast, traditional postal mails have remained in eclipse. The state-owned General Post Office...Read more...
Will need for new service
Small business is at the moment faring well and there is optimism in the air for the improvement of a lot of providers and of the sector as a complete. The document and small parcel company has seen a reasonable development...Read more...
Development of electronic payment services in Central Asia discussed in Uzbekistan
A working meeting on "The development of electronic payment services in Central Asia" joint project of the Universal Postal Union and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (specialized agency of the United...Read more...
World's most precious resource under the spotlight
NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Post Office (SA Post Office) is inviting learners up to the age of 15 years to take part in the 42nd International Letter Writing Competition. This year's theme 'Write someone a letter...Read more...
UPU supports Ghana Post
Universal Postal Union (UPU) has unconditionally approved an amount of $384,000 dollars to assist Ghana Post (GP) to centralize its sorting operations. Abdulai Abdul-Rafiu, Managing Director of Ghana Post (GP), disclosed this...Read more...
World's postal services struggle with lower demand
Find whatever you're looking for with Totally Local Yellow Pages Sandra Vidulich is so excited about the leather boots she ordered through Amazon that she rips open the box in front of the postman and tries them on. "I looove...Read more...
Tourists in North Korea Unable To Send Postcards Home Due To “Sanctions”
Western tourists in North Korea have been banned from sending postcards home to friends and loved ones, supposedly as a result of “sanctions” passed in recent days and weeks. In particular, the new “sanctions” make it...Read more...
International Reply Coupon (IRC) swap
This is a swap for International Reply Coupons , which can be exchanged for postage for a regular letter in any country that's a member of the Universal Postal Union (that's pretty much all of them). You will send one...Read more...
Saudi Post urgently needs money transfer system
Saudi Arabia needs to adopt the postal money remittance system, especially since the Kingdom occupies second place globally in the value of remittances. The value of those remittances exceeded $ 32 billion in 2012, according to...Read more...
New International Reply Coupon Introduced
The Universal Postal Union ( UPU ) has introduced the newest model of the IRC : The Doha model -- so named for the 25th Universal Postal Congress that took place in Doha, Qatar in October 2012 -- will replace the current model,...Read more...
Universal Postal Union Reports on GHG Mitigation Efforts
The International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) has reported a 27% reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. UPU pledged to reduce its emissions by 20% by 2012, during the 2009 UN Climate Change Conference in...Read more...
Letter-writing competition for learners
NATIONAL NEWS - The South African Post Office (SA Post Office) is inviting learners up to the age of 15 to take part in the 42nd International Letter-Writing Competition. This year's theme, 'Write someone a letter explaining...Read more...
Emirates Post invites entries for UPU Letter Writing Competition for schoolchildren
Emirates Post has invited entries from UAE schoolchildren for the 42nd UPU International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People on the topic 'Why Water is a Precious Resource'. The competition is organized by Emirates Post...Read more...
Parliament Adopts Gampost Report
Foroyaa]The activity report and financial statements of the Gambia Postal Services Corporation (Gampost) was on Tuesday considered and adopted by members of the Public Accounts and Enterprises Committees PAC/PEC of the National...Read more...
UPU to Develop International Returns System
The Universal Postal Union has said it is working on a new international returns service that will enable customers to send back unwanted goods purchased through foreign websites. On the back of a UPU Congress decision adopted...Read more...
PAC/PEC Adopts Gampost 2011 Report
Daily Observer]Members of the Public Accounts and Public Enterprise (PAC/PEC) Committee of the National Assembly Tuesday considered and adopted the annual activity report and audited financial statements of the Gambia Postal...Read more...
MasterCard Convened A Cost Of Cash, Public-private Dialogue With Representatives From...
As part of its ongoing effort to advance a public-private dialogue on the cost of cash and the benefits of electronic payments, MasterCard convened representatives from governments, academia and other NGOs to share insights and...Read more...
Kenyan elected Universal Postal Union head
By CHARLES WOKABI cwokabi@ke.nationmedia.com Posted Tuesday, January 15 2013 at 17:20 A Kenyan has been elected director general of the Universal Postal Union, the UN specialised body dealing with postal matters. Bishar...Read more...
"Le business a pris le pas sur les sentiments" – Berne travel news
TRAVeaseL - Top Vacation Destinations News, Photos & More Looking to travel to Berne? Here are some new headlines & pictures: "Le business a pris le pas sur les sentiments" Car passer de la case "tout réapprendre" à celle de...Read more...
Governments are central for successful postal services: UPU head
Governments are central for the successful operations of postal services around the world, says the new head of the Universal Postal Union (UPU). Bishar Hussein, a national of Kenya, took over the leadership of the UPU in...Read more...
