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Trade Development News
- Feb 23
- 2 min
OECD Report: Misuse of Containerized Maritime Shipping in the Global Trade of Counterfeits
Trade in counterfeit goods represents a longstanding, and growing, worldwide socio-economic risk that threatens effective public governance, efficient business and the well-being of consumers. At the same time, it is becoming a major source of income for organised criminal groups. It also damages economic growth by undermining both business’s revenue and their incentive to innovate. Counterfeit and pirated products tend to be shipped by virtually every means of transport. In
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Trade Development News
- Feb 18
- 2 min
Accelerating Trade Digitalization Amid The Pandemic
A new treaty aims to turn the idea of cross-border paperless trade into a reality Feb 20 marks the entry into force of a new international agreement promoting paperless trade, a timely reminder of how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought digital solutions to regional development challenges into the limelight. Paperless trade across borders has proven an effective way to mitigate trade disruptions since the onset of the crisis, enabling commerce to continue while limiting physica
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Trade Development News
- Feb 16
- 2 min
Dentsu Tracking partners KW Group in Asia to support Supply Chain Digitisation & Fight Illicit Trade
We are delighted to announce a new partnership between Dentsu Tracking and KW Group to lead development in the Asia Pacific region. Dentsu Tracking is committed to assist governments and the private sector in the digitisation of supply chains in the region and to support the fight against illicit trade through collaboration with ministries of finance, customs, and enforcement bodies. The company fully supports the regional development of trade digitisation as a driver for eco
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Trade Development News
- Jan 19
- 2 min
Combating illicit trade in Asia
Pandemic has further exposed weaknesses throughout the region and in the online world that allow shady operators to thrive - Article from Jan 18th Bangkok Post Not only has the Covid-19 pandemic exposed flaws in social and health systems, disrupted supply chains and taken at least 38,000 lives across Southeast Asia, it has also shed light on the growing problem of illicit trade in the region. Smuggling, counterfeiting and related illegal activities rob the global economy of U
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Trade Development News
- Sep 22, 2020
- 1 min
South Africa’s Tobacco, Booze Ban Lit Up Illegal Trade
South Africa may have banned cigarettes and alcohol during its lockdown but, for some, the good times kept rolling. While the rules were meant to help manage the health impact of the coronavirus pandemic — reducing alcohol-related trauma cases and cutting pressure on hospitals — they’ve allowed illegal traders to gain a foothold in the market. Tobacco and alcohol products remained readily available through the black market from when the ban first kicked in with the shutdown f
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Trade Development News
- Aug 26, 2020
- 3 min
Egypt to establish electronic Single Window system to track goods for 1st time
CAIRO – 25 August 2020: Egypt will establish an electronic system for the first time to track goods until the final release stage, and to deal in customs with goods contracted with a modern e-commerce system, with the possibility of pre-clearance and payment of customs duties before the arrival of the goods, Minister of Finance Mohamed Ma’it commented after the approval of the House of Representatives on the draft customs law on Monday. According to a statement from the Minis
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Trade Development News
- Aug 25, 2020
- 4 min
Counterfeit goods surge in Southeast Asia
By Nick Redfearn, Rouse - COVID-19 has caused some shifts in IP infringement patterns, including magnifying existing trends. As a result of changes in trade, Southeast Asia (the 10 ASEAN nations) have now become China’s largest trading partner[1]. Southeast Asia received over USD350 billion in exports in 2019 and overtook the EU in 2020. Exports to Southeast Asia have been rising every year thanks to China’s Belt & Road initiative. China’s definition of the ‘Road’ is the sea
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Trade Development News
- Apr 26, 2020
- 1 min
DO YOU NEED ASIA TRADE & INVESTMENT SUPPORT?
Lead Generation, Virtual Site Tours, Webinars, Sales & Marketing Representation, Training & Development across the APAC region? KW Group have a 10 year track record in market access, trade & investment across the Asia Pacific region from our HQ in Malaysia at the heart of Asia. We understand that to establish in the region you need a long term vision and commitment of the highest quality combined with local networks. We support governments, IPAs, free trade zones, technologie
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Trade Development News
- Apr 23, 2020
- 1 min
INTERPOL & World Customs Organization Collaborate In Crackdown On Terrorist Routes In SE Asia
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
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Trade Development News
- Apr 16, 2020
- 2 min
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: GTDW China 2020 Postponement 【延期通知】2020年全球贸易发展主题周-中国论坛会议将延期举办
Dear friends and colleagues In partnership with our co-host Shanghai APMEN Operational Centre we announce the postponement of GTDW China Trade Development Forum 2020 which was planned for June 16-18, Shanghai Pudong www.kwglobaltrade.com During this challenging time, the health and well-being of our colleagues, clients and partners around the globe are our primary concerns. The Forum will move forward in Shanghai Pudong as originally planned, at a later date to be confirmed.
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Trade Development News
- Apr 14, 2020
- 2 min
Demand for illicit cigarettes heightened amidst MCO in Asia Pacific
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
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Trade Development 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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Trade Development News
- Mar 2, 2020
- 3 min
Are You Ready? Collaboration to Fight Dangerous, Illicit & Counterfeit Goods 4th 反非法贸易，品牌和知识产权保护会议
AGENDA ENGLISH | AGENDA CHINESE 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 - We have confirmed with our local partners and advisory council to proceed with the China program, 16-18 June, Intercontinental, Shanghai Pudong. 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 Committee, China (QBPC) 中国外商投资企业协会优质品牌
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Trade Development News
- Feb 24, 2020
- 1 min
The Illicit Tobacco Trade in Southeast Asia
Interesting article that gives some perspectives on one of the worlds largest areas for illicit trade. The lack of Track & Trace Systems shows that there are huge opportunities in the region to collaborate between technologies and major stakeholders to limit the effects of counterfeits, fakes and associated crime and illicit financial flows. In partnership with Quality Brands Protection Committee, China (QBPC) We look forward to covering much of this topic at The 4th GTDW Ant
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Trade Development News
- Feb 19, 2020
- 1 min
HK Customs seizes HK$85 million worth of cigarettes through 'Project Crocodile'
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
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Trade Development News
- Feb 18, 2020
- 2 min
Collaboration to Fight Dangerous, Illicit & Counterfeit Goods
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
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Trade Development News
- Feb 14, 2020
- 3 min
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: 4th GTDW China Anti Illcit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Expo
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
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Trade Development News
- Feb 12, 2020
- 2 min
Uganda Revenue Authority starts implementation of Digital Tax Stamps on a high
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
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Trade Development News
- Jan 30, 2020
- 1 min
Heads Of Brand Protection, Customs & Compliance VIP (FREE) Limited Tickets Announced
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
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