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Maritime Security Foils Piracy Attempt on Coal Carrier in Indonesia

The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) successfully foiled a piracy attempt targeting a coal carrier in the waters of Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. The commander of the vessel reported that the incident occurred while Bakamla personnel were conducting a routine night patrol. At approximately 9:28 p.m. Central Indonesian Time (WITA), they received a report of a…

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The Security Event Asia (TSEA) Debuts as the Premier Gathering for Global Security Leaders in the Asia-Pacific Region 

The Security Event Asia (TSEA) marks its inaugural edition as the most influential gathering for the global security industry to connect with Asia-Pacific’s rapidly advancing markets. Building on the proven success of The Security Event in the UK and powered by Nineteen Group, TSEA brings together leading manufacturers, integrators, and solution providers to showcase cutting-edge…

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Thailand Seizes Over USD 30.7M Worth of Counterfeit Items in 2025

Thailand’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has intensified its campaign against intellectual property violations, seizing more than 2.9 million counterfeit products worth over 1 billion THB (approximately USD 30.7M) in the first eight months of 2025. Although IP infringement cases decreased by 7.6% compared to the same period in 2024, the number of seized counterfeit…

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Deadly Fire at Factory and Chemical Warehouse in Bangladesh, Claims 16 Lives

At least 16 people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire tore through a garment factory and an adjoining chemical warehouse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Tuesday. Fire service Director confirmed that rescue operations are still ongoing, warning that the death toll may rise as more victims could be trapped inside the structure.…

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Fraud Syndicate Using Fake Payment Receipts, Arrested in Malaysia

Police have successfully stopped a fraudulent syndicate that had been deceiving goods suppliers through the use of counterfeit payment receipts since early June. Five members of the group were arrested during two separate police operations recently conducted in Selangor. Selangor police chief confirmed that the first operation led to the arrest of three persons, aged…

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Cyberattack Causes Product Shortages Across Japan

Japan is currently experiencing a shortage of local company produced beverages, including its popular beer and bottled teas, following a major cyberattack that disrupted the company’s operations nationwide. The attack, which affected the company’s ordering and delivery systems, has forced most of its factories in Japan to halt production since September 29. The company confirmed…

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Thai Authorities Halts THB 8 Million Illegal Cosmetic Products Operation

Thai authorities confiscated illegal cosmetic products in Bangkok valued at more than THB 8 million (approximately USD 251,000). The seized items included over 13,000 pieces of nose silicone, 1,404 chin silicone implants, and 1,192 units of unregistered medicines. According to Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a 34 year old manager has admitted to selling…

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Fire Destroys Plastic Recycling Factory in Rayong, Thailand

A massive fire broke out at a plastic recycling factory in Maptaphut Subdistrict, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong Province. The fire, which started around 6:30 A.M. and was fueled by large quantities of plastic scraps stored inside the warehouse, quickly intensified, causing the factory roof to collapse. Despite workers’ initial attempts to extinguish the flames, the…

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2 Arrested for Producing Over 2,000 Liters of Counterfeit Vinegar in Vietnam

Investigators have identified 2 persons as the operators of a counterfeit vinegar production site. Rather than brewing rice vinegar through natural fermentation, the suspects allegedly diluted two liters of industrial acid with 100 liters of well water, then sold the product falsely labeled as brown rice vinegar. The city’s economic police division detained one of…

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