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…
TAPA APAC will be the supporting partner of this year's Super Terminal Expo 2025, bringing together over 4,000 industry professionals at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong.
Tony Lugg, Chairperson of TAPA APAC, will deliver a keynote on November 4 titled “The Anti-Fragile Cargo Network: Harnessing AI Technology, Standards, and Collaboration,” highlighting how IoT, AI, and blockchain, combined…
Nearly USD 34,000 worth of counterfeit insecticides were seized by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) during an operation in Metro Manila. According to the NBI’s Intellectual Property Rights Division (NBI-IPRD), a total of 13,412 canisters of fake branded aerosol insecticides and 3,042 canisters of counterfeit aerosol insecticides of another brand, valued at USD 34,000,…
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…
Police are conducting an active search for a telecommunications company manager accused of embezzling nearly 200 smartphones, worth about HK$2 million (USD 256,000), from a store in Wan Chai. The incident was reported by staff at the company’s branch on Johnston Road. According to sources, the company’s management carried out a system check on September…
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…
The transport logistic Southeast Asia (tlSEA) is the most influential event for the global transportation and logistics industry to connect with Southeast Asia’s rapidly expanding markets. Building on the proven success of the Munich exhibition and leveraging Messe München’s global network, this edition brings together leading logistics and air cargo providers to showcase their capabilities…
Authorities in Thai Nguyen province have dismantled and destroyed a facility engaged in producing and selling counterfeit baby diapers and sanitary napkins under several well-known brands. According to the Department of Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Market Management Team No. 1 of the Thai Nguyen Province Market Management…
Police have apprehended six members of an interstate gang accused of looting freight containers on highways, resulting in the recovery of stolen goods worth over ₹38 lakh (USD 43,000). District Superintendent of Police confirmed the arrests on September 8, noting that the case stemmed from a July 23, 2025 incident when a freight container transporting…
The healthcare sector in the Asia-Pacific is expanding rapidly, driven by rising demand, scientific innovation, and increased investment. Yet this growth comes with serious risks. Mishandling pharmaceutical operations, whether through weak regulation, fragmented supply chains, or lack of security standards, can have devastating consequences for society, from counterfeit medicines to life-threatening drug shortages.
Securing medical…
An individual is facing theft charges after police discovered a large stash of toys worth AUD 250,000 (£120,800; $163,400), allegedly stolen from department stores in Adelaide. During a raid on a Royal Park residence, South Australian police recovered around 2,500 items, including 1,700 unopened toy boxes, along with soft toys, water guns, and toy trucks…
A large scale crude oil theft worth over Rs 250 million (USD 883,000) was seized in Rawalpindi’s Dhamial area after suspects were found to have tampered with an oil supply pipeline. Police reported that the culprits dug a tunnel from a house to access the underground pipeline and had constructed two large storage tanks inside…