The Financial Secrecy Index is a ranking of jurisdictions most complicit in helping individuals to hide their finances from the rule of law. Financial secrecy facilitates tax abuse, enables money laundering and undermines the human rights of all. The index identifies the world’s biggest suppliers of financial secrecy and spotlights the laws that governments can change to reduce their contribution to financial secrecy. The Financial Secrecy Index thoroughly evaluates each juri

The Golden Triangle SEZ in Laos is mired in scandal and criminality, but the silence from SEZ authorities on the matter is deafening. In February 2022, authorities raided the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Laos, freeing dozens of Chinese women from forced prostitution. For years, the Golden Triangle SEZ has been home to numerous illegal industries including human trafficking, wildlife smuggling and drugs production. Despite this, the zone has announced signifi

With Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market forecast to be worth at least US$300 billion by 2025 we are pleased to share this opinion article written by Shane Britten, CEO, Crime Stoppers International with references to the latest report by our partners at EU-ASEAN Business Council, 'Tackling Illicit Trade in ASEAN' Asean has long been a fertile hub for counterfeit products, partly due to its proximity to China, which is the world’s largest manufacturer and consumer of fake or i

The government will soon require cigarette manufacturers planning to set up shop in the country’s special economic zones (SEZs) to register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) before they can be allowed to operate, in line with the Duterte administration’s sustained drive against tax evasion and the illicit tobacco trade. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said the alleged illicit activities in SEZs of certain locators registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Au

A 2020 update of the ICC BASCAP report assessing the environment and highlighting trends in counterfeiting and other forms of illicit trade facilitated within free trade zones. What’s at risk? Free Trade Zones (FTZs) provide significant opportunities for legitimate business and play a critical role in global trade as well as economic growth for the host nation. However, our updated research has continued to confirm that insufficient oversight remains a major enabler of illic

Hundreds arrested in crackdown on terrorist routes in Southeast Asia - More than 130 human trafficking victims rescued in Operation Maharlika III SINGAPORE: An INTERPOL-led operation codenamed ‘Maharlika III’ saw law enforcement from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines (BIMP) deploy to strategic points along known terrorist transit routes in Southeast Asia in a series of simultaneous law enforcement and border control actions. The coordinated move – from 24 Februa

RETAIL and Trade Brand Advocacy (RTBA) said the travel restrictions, movement control order (MCO) and tighter scrutiny by enforcement agencies at border checkpoints and expressways have done nothing to disrupt the illicit trade supply chain in Malaysia. “Recent feedback from industries and enforcement agencies indicated that instances of illicit trade in Malaysia remain high as syndicates and perpetrators utilise innovative ways to circumvent the more intense spotlight cast b

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GTDW China Trade Development Week 2020 is CONFIRMED to take place 16-18 June, Shanghai Pudong. Co-hosted with APMEN Operational Center, Partnered with Shanghai Association of Foreign Investment & Quality Brands Protection Committee, China (QBPC). PROGRAM ENGLISH: http://bit.ly/37mxOOI PROGRAM MANDARIN: http://bit.ly/37cFLG5 EXHIBITION & PARTNERSHIPS As this is a free to attend event for delegates from Customs & Tax Authorities, Ministries of Trade/Economy/Finance, IP, Police

Hong Kong customs has uncovered HK$85 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in the largest seizure of its kind in two decades, after authorities acted on intelligence indicating a syndicate was shipping the haul into the city in four containers. Some 31 million cigarettes were stashed in the containers from Yokohama in Japan. They were then shipped through different ports in South Korea, Vietnam and mainland China, according to Lee Hoi-man, deputy head of the Revenue and Gener

Delighted to welcome Michael Yu, North Asia Brand Protection Head, UNILEVER, Min Gao, GCA Managing Attorney, 3M, Ray Xu, Vice President Legal, PERNOD RICARD, and Roman Quaedvlieg, Former Commissioner, AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE as part of the leaders discussion: ‘Fostering productive collaboration among all stakeholders – government agencies, IP rights holders, law enforcement, industry associations, free zones, online marketplaces & international organizations to help remove da

OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF INTENT: "Through direct dialogue with our Co-host Asia-Pacific Model E-Port Network Operational Center and The GTDW Advisory Council (APMEN | United Nations UNCTAD | International Trade Centre | INCU Secretariat | International Air Transport Association (IATA) | KGH Customs Services | IPCSA - International Port Community Systems Association | Ministry Of Economy, UAE & KW Group Exhibitions & Consulting - Global Trade Development Week 全球贸易发展周-中国论坛 we conf

The body reports that 32 manufacturers and importers who are domestic and exporters have already registered their factory lines in compliance with the Digital tax stamps. According to the tax body, large scale manufacturers including Crown Beverages, the manufacturers of Pepsi and other beverages, Mukwano industries and Riham Industries are some of those that have heeded to the call for the implementation of the Digital Stamp System. “We are continuing with the registration o

VIP INVITATION 4TH GTDW ANTI ILLICIT TRADE, BRAND & IPR PROTECTION CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION We invite attendees from Customs & Tax Authorities, Ministries of Trade/Economy/Finance, IP, Police & Judiciary Authorities, Heads of Brand Protection, Heads of Trade & Customs Compliance to register for the upcoming capacity building 4TH GTDW ANTI ILLICIT TRADE, BRAND & IPR PROTECTION CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION in #Shanghai on the 16 - 17 June 2020 for FREE (Limited Additional Tickets). H