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Trade Development News
- Jan 12
- 2 min
Balancing Facilitation & Control To Combat Illicit Trade In Free Trade Zones
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
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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
- 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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Trade Development 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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Trade Development 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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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 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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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 24, 2020
- 4 min
South Africa’s illicit cigarette trade - No smoke without fire!
The illicit trade in tobacco, especially cigarettes, costs South Africa’s economy billions of rand annually through lost tax revenue. According to the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the estimated loss through the illegal cigarette trade for the 2015/16 financial year was R6 billion. Aside from the local economic and health impact, illicit smuggling poses a threat across the Southern African region. Tackling the problem will improve regional economic outlooks and crippl
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Trade Development News
- Jan 10, 2020
- 1 min
Have You Registered? GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Expo 4.0
BOOK NOW: 4th GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Exhibition, Shanghai Pudong, China, 16-18 June. Part of the 19th GTDW China Trade Development Week Exhibition & Conferences. View Program: http://bit.ly/2Mjt7NW Email: globaltrade@kwconfex.com Website: www.kwglobaltrade.com REMINDER: Limited FREE tickets are available for Brand Owners, Heads of IP, Customs, Tax & IP Agencies, Police & Judiciary #gtdwchina #trade #illicit #fake #illiciittrade #securesup
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Trade Development News
- Jan 6, 2020
- 1 min
Where Trade Facilitation Tech Leaders Meet - Bigger Than Ever GTDW China Trade Development Week 2020
Networking with top leaders from governments, trade agencies, MNC's, supply chain, logistics, customs, tax, trade zones, ports & trade hubs, brand protection, IPR & enforcement. 800+ international delegates, 80 leading speakers, 40 exhibitors, 2 concurrent conferences, site tours & more. The future of legitimate trade and anti illicit trade technologies, interoperability, standardisation and digitalization - Shanghai Pudong, 16-18 June. View Programme: http://bit.ly/2Mjt7NW V
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Trade Development News
- Dec 23, 2019
- 2 min
Welcome QBPC Keynote & Partnership - 4th GTDW China Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection 2020
We are delighted to continue our partnership with QBPC - Quality Brands Protection Committee of China & Welcome QBPC Chairman Mr Michael Ding as a Keynote Speaker. The 4th GTDW China Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Exhibition takes place as part of The 19th GTDW China Trade Development Week, 16-18 June, Shanghai Pudong www.kwglobaltrade.com ABOUT QBPC: Founded in 2000, The Quality Brands Protection Committee of China Association of Enterprises with For
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Trade Development News
- Dec 17, 2019
- 1 min
Brochure Out Now: 4th GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Expo Shanghai
Widely recognised as the most comprehensive and long-established anti illicit trade gathering for the Asia Pacific & Global Markets, GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection 2020 will return to Shanghai on June 16-18, 2020, welcoming over 800 key figures from local, regional and global markets and providing access to hundreds of companies engaged in international trade, secure supply chain, brand protection, IPR, enforcement, customs & tax. Offering an unrivalled platf
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Trade Development News
- Nov 29, 2019
- 3 min
The Cost Of Counterfeits - And How To Avoid Them
Counterfeit electronics are a huge problem. You can buy a counterfeit version of the latest smartphone for 90% less than what the real deal would cost you, and unless you know what you are looking for you almost wouldn’t know the difference. So what’s the big deal, anyway? Unfortunately counterfeits can be dangerous or loaded with malware designed to steal your personal information, and even the websites you purchase them from could be doing the same. Counterfeits cost the gl
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Trade Development News
- Nov 18, 2019
- 1 min
GTDW China Trade Development Week VIP (FREE) Program - 6 Weeks To Register!
The success of the VIP Pre-registration programme means we now have limited passes available for VIP delegations. Pre-registration closes December 20th for current ticket block. VIP DELEGATIONS (FREE) Program is open to: · Customs & Tax Administrations, Ministries Trade, Finance & TFA Committees, · Heads of Customs, Compliance & Global Trade Management · Heads Brand Protection, IPR & Investigations (Online & Offline) · Police, Judiciary, Enforcement Agencies Identification an
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Trade Development News
- Nov 11, 2019
- 1 min
Brand & IPR Protection Heads Required!
#GTDWChina Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference & Exhibition 4th Edition, 16 - 18 June 2020 in Shanghai Register Final VIP (FREE) Seats For: Customs & Tax Administrations, Ministries Trade, Finance & TFA Committees Heads Brand Protection, IPR, Investigations, Online & Offline Police, Judiciary, Enforcement Agencies Heads of Customs & Compliance LIMITED BASIS - Email today to reserve: globaltrade@kwconfex.com VIEW ONLINE: www.kwglobaltrade.com VIEW PROGRAM & S
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