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Kenya Anti-Counterfeit Authority seized over $50Million US of substandard goods over last year

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Mar 12, 2020
1 min

Kenya Anti-Counterfeit Authority seized over $50Million US of substandard goods over last year

Kenya's Anti-Counterfeit Agency has seized over Sh5 billion ($50 Million USD) worth of substandard goods and destroyed Sh2 billion worth of #counterfeits over the past year, it said yesterday. The authority's chief executive Elema Halake said currently, fast-moving goods such as electronics, cosmetics, stationery, and food products are the most targeted by #counterfeiters. “On Friday we will destroy counterfeit goods valued at Sh100 million seized at the Mombasa Port,” he sa

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Mar 10, 2020
3 min

March News: GTDW China Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Expo

This Show Is Open For Business! VIP BRAND PROTECTION, HEADS OF IPR & INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM In partnership with Quality Brands Protection Committee, China (QBPC) and Shanghai Association of Foreign Investment (SAFI) we have extended our Invitation to Brand Owners, Heads of Intellectual Property Rights & Investigations to attend GTDW as FREE Guests (Limited basis). Please email jackp@kwconfex.com to reserve your seat. WHO IS ATTENDING: We are already well ahead of 2019 registr

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Fakes, Counterfeits & Criminal Network Investigations - Best Practices, MCM WORLDWIDE

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Mar 10, 2020
1 min

Fakes, Counterfeits & Criminal Network Investigations - Best Practices, MCM WORLDWIDE

We are delighted to welcome back Miller Wang, Brand Protection Director & Legal Counsel, MCM APAC to the 4th GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Exhibition, 16-18 June, Shanghai. As one of the worlds leading #fashion brands MCM takes the approach to #fakes #counterfeiting and #illcittrade as a serious global issue. Their proactive approach to #authentication #traceability as well as #collaboration with #technologies through #online & #offline channel

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Digital vs physical – which anti-counterfeiting technology is best?

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Mar 9, 2020
1 min

Digital vs physical – which anti-counterfeiting technology is best?

The global #counterfeiting market is booming. Unfortunately for organisations across the #valuechain the implications of such practices can be severe – health-related incidents, revenue-loss, lawsuits, and damage to a brand can all occur if parties fail to remain vigilant. Luckily though, sophisticated #anticounterfeiting measures are constantly being designed, refined, and implemented. Petr Franc IQ Structures Carolina Svensson Avery Dennison Clearmark Solutions (ICE) Steph

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Mar 8, 2020
1 min

With technology fueling illicit trade, how can governments & brand owners stay ahead?

4th GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Expo, 16-18 June, Shanghai | 4th 反非法贸易，品牌和知识产权保护会议 | 全球贸易发展周-中国论坛 | 2020年6月16日至18 - 20.02 Presented in partnership with Quality Brands Protection Committee, China (QBPC) Join heads of brand protection, IPR, Customs, Police, Judiciary & Technology as they come together to discuss critical security aspects of brand protection, market integrity, counterfeiting, product smuggling and diversion, illicit threats and c

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Mar 3, 2020
2 min

March Newsletter - Are You Ready Global Trade Development Week Forum & Expo China!

AGENDA ENGLISH | AGENDA CHINESE - During this testing time for international trade we have re-confirmed with our GTDW Partners & Advisory Council to proceed with the planned GTDW China program, 16-18 June, Shanghai Pudong. The program is confirmed under assumption that virus related travel restrictions are relaxed by June. Please contact jackp@kwconfex.com for details. The event is Co-hosted with APMEN 上海亚太示范电子口岸网络运行中心 (SAOC) 主任and partners include Quality Brands Protection C

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议程 | 中国外商投资企业协会优质品牌保护委员会 (QBPC) | 反非法贸易，品牌和知识产权保护会议

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Feb 25, 2020
1 min

议程 | 中国外商投资企业协会优质品牌保护委员会 (QBPC) | 反非法贸易，品牌和知识产权保护会议

议程 http://bit.ly/3ccm7xJ 全球贸易发展周-中国论坛 | 2020年6月16日至18日 | 中国上海第19届全球贸易发展周（GTDW）即将于上海举办，全球贸易发展周-中国论坛旨在为全球贸易领域从业者提供一个分享和交流的平台。本次论坛将通过以下方式探索全球贸易未来发展趋势，并且有效打击非法贸易： • 共享跨界优质资源 • 探讨商机对接合作 • 发掘新兴贸易科技 • 共商贸易未来倡议 • 举办各类闭门会议 2020年全球贸易发展周-中国论坛两大分论坛议题： 1. 全球贸易便利化、合规化与数字化 2. 反非法贸易，品牌与知识产权保护赞助商和参展商包括技术/解决方案/创新/服务：品牌保护、防伪、知识产权保护、防伪印刷、标签和包装、射频识别（RFID）、溯源认证跟踪、在线品牌保护、调查与执法等全球贸易发展周中国论坛诚邀海关和税务机关、贸易/经济/财政部、知识产权局、司法机关等政府部门代表，及品牌保护、贸易与海关合规领域的负责人免费出席。本届活动的演讲者、赞助商和参展商可以邀请符合要求的代表作为活动嘉宾。网站：www.kw

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Feb 25, 2020
1 min

Booked Your Seat? Anti Illicit Trade, Brand Protection & IPR Tech Forum China 4.0

4th GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Exhibition, 16-18 June, Shanghai Pudong | 4th 反非法贸易，品牌和知识产权保护会议 | 全球贸易发展周-中国论坛 | 2020年6月16日至18 Delegate Seats Increase From $1995 to $2295 March 1st - Email globaltrade@kwconfex.com or complete the registration page: http://bit.ly/37mxOOI In partnership with Quality Brands Protection Committee, China (QBPC) Join brand protection, ipr, customs, police, judiciary & technology come together to discuss critical secu

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Amazon India to allow brands to remove counterfeit listings - ProjectZero

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Nov 13, 2019
1 min

Amazon India to allow brands to remove counterfeit listings - ProjectZero

Amazon will empower brands in #india to directly remove a seller’s listings from its platform through a new programme called #projectzero in a bid to fight against #counterfeit #fakegoods on its platform. Amazon will use technology to take down listings it believes are counterfeits automatically, and give #certifiedbrands the ability to remove listings without approval from Amazon. “If, for some reason, our automated protections miss a #counterfeitlisting that makes it onto o

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Illegal Tobacco Factory Dismantled in Hungary

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Nov 13, 2019
2 min

Illegal Tobacco Factory Dismantled in Hungary

Six million cigarettes and enough tobacco to produce 21 million cigarettes found in an illegal factory in Budapest. Hungarian customs officers arrested 20 factory employees and the ringleaders behind the operation. The Hungarian National Tax and Customs Administration (NTCA, Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal) have uncovered an illegal tobacco factory and identified the members of the criminal group behind the operation. The cigarette factory operated in a large rented warehouse in B

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Nov 11, 2019
1 min

'GTDW China has become an essential event on trade facilitation, technologies & anti illicit trade'

'GTDW China has become a hugely important activity for trade facilitation, trade technologies and anti illegal trade. Hosting officials from international organisations, Chinese companies & government agencies to discuss the latest international trade trends. 'International Organizations & MNCs can use GTDW China to understand China's development and work together to promote global trade development' Mr Huang Feng Director General Asia Pacific Model E-Port Network (APMEN) Co

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Ralph Lauren launches digital IDs to authenticate merchandise

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Nov 7, 2019
1 min

Ralph Lauren launches digital IDs to authenticate merchandise

Ralph Lauren Corporation introduced #digitalproductidentities for products to verify #authenticity as the goods move through the #supplychain. The brand partnered with EVRYTHNG, an internet-connected software company, and Avery Dennison, a manufacturing and technology company, to roll out the #digitization effort. "The launch of digital product IDs demonstrates how we continue to use technology to deliver more for our consumers and ensure the #integrity of our products throug

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Nov 5, 2019
1 min

CUSTOMS LEADERS REQUIRED!

GTDW China FREE VIP Program (Now Limited!) Customs & Tax Administrations TFA Committees, Ministries Trade & Finance Heads of Customs & Compliance Heads Brand Protection, IPR, Investigations, Online & Offline Brand Security Heads of Enforcement Police & Judiciary GTDW China Trade Development Week 16-18 June, Shanghai (LIMITED SEATS REMAIN!) www.kwglobaltrade.com VIEW PROGRAM & SPEAKERS VIEW SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION PROSPECTUS Email: globaltrade@kwconfex.com #globaltrade #inter

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Oct 27, 2019
2 min

Book Your Seat Today - Save $1000US

2 for 1 Finishes Tonight - 4th GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Exhibition & Conference, Part of GTDW China Trade Development Week, 16-18 June, Shanghai. With over 70% of our speakers confirmed and 78% of stands already sold across the main exhibition, we are on track for our largest edition to date with 40 exhibitors and on track for 800 senior attendees across governments and the private sector to assure safety, security, compliance & interoperability across

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China introduces measures to better facilitate cross-border trade and investment

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Oct 26, 2019
3 min

China introduces measures to better facilitate cross-border trade and investment

China will introduce more measures to better facilitate cross-border trade and investment, including improving foreign exchange management and further streamlining regulatory requirements with a view to attracting foreign investors with a more enabling business environment. The decision was adopted on Wednesday at the State Council's executive meeting, chaired by Premier Li Keqiang. Attendees at the Wednesday meeting agreed on 12 measures to boost cross-border trade and inves

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Oct 21, 2019
1 min

2 FOR 1 ENDS THIS WEEK!

The 19th Global Trade Development Week takes place from 16-18 June in Shanghai, China. Jointly organised with APMEN Shanghai in English & Mandarin includes 2 Co-located programs + Technologies Exhibition: GTDW Technology for Trade Facilitation, Compliance & Digitalisation Conference GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference GTDW Technologies & Innovation Exhibition (Limited Spaces!) (LIMITED!) FREE program is open to: Customs & Tax Authorities Ministries of

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Have technologies changed fundamentals of trade in both legitimate and illegitimate economies?

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Oct 14, 2019
4 min

Have technologies changed fundamentals of trade in both legitimate and illegitimate economies?

Article by GTDW Head of Content & Intelligence Michelle Wong The rise of digital technology advancement, globalisation and e-commerce has lead to the opening of borders and transformation of global flow of goods. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO) World Trade Report in 2017, "No two forces are driving the global economic transformation more than technology and trade. Indeed, because economic openness encourages innovation, and vice versa, the two are not just rel

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