Golden Triangle: The World’s Worst Special Economic Zone
The Golden Triangle SEZ in Laos is mired in scandal and criminality, but the silence from SEZ authorities on the matter is deafening. In...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
May 6, 20212 min read
Illicit trade thrives as South Africa bans alcohol and tobacco sales
The country’s pandemic policy offers a case study in the effects of prohibition As the taverns and drinking spots filled up with...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Sep 22, 20201 min read
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...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Aug 25, 20204 min read
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...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Mar 10, 20201 min read
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,...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Nov 15, 20191 min read
Counterfeit goods in France: Big business off and online
Fighting The Forgeries - A fascinating film by France 24 covering some of the key topics being covered at the 4th GTDW Anti Illicit...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Nov 13, 20192 min read
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...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Nov 7, 20192 min read
Kenya & UK unite to tackle illicit goods at port
Kenyan and British authorities are working together to nab criminal networks in East Africa and beyond, especially those at the Port of...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Oct 8, 20195 min read
Is it Possible to Promote Legitimate Commerce While Reducing Illicit Trade?
Interesting article that has direct link to the content being covered at GTDW China June 2020 where we co-locate 2 major conferences on...
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