Skip to content Skip to footer

Announcement: Register for the In-Person FSR/TSR 2023 Training in Manila, Philippines, click here.

TAPA APAC
TAPA APAC

Tag: Sustainability

Close

100 Boxes of Fake Cigarettes Seized in Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Supply Chain Resilience News4 days ago45Views0Likes0Comments
Three individuals were arrested on September 24 after authorities intercepted ₱900,000 (USD 15,500) worth of counterfeit cigarettes during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Mataas na Kahoy, General M. Natividad, Nueva Ecija. The operation, conducted by personnel of the General M. Natividad Municipal Police Station under Oplan Sita (an anti-smuggling initiative) took place at around 4:30…

Read More

Thai Authorities Halts THB 8 Million Illegal Cosmetic Products Operation

Supply Chain Resilience NewsOctober 1, 2025152Views0Likes0Comments
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…

Read More

Fire Destroys Plastic Recycling Factory in Rayong, Thailand

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2025215Views0Likes0Comments
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…

Read More

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

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 22, 2025165Views0Likes0Comments
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…

Read More

Celebrating TAPA APAC 25 Years of Supply Chain Resilience at the SCRS Conference 2025

Latest TAPA UpdatesSeptember 16, 2025144Views0Likes0Comments
TAPA APAC’s 25th Silver Jubilee takes center stage at the SCRS Conference & Awards 2025 on 27–28 October at Amara Sanctuary Sentosa, Singapore. Expect powerful insights, game-changing connections, and a gala night you won’t forget. Hurry! Secure yours today and celebrate this milestone with us! If you have any more questions, please email info@tapa-apac.org. Learn…

Read More

USD 163,000 Worth of Stolen Toys Seized in Adelaide, Australia

Supply Chain Resilience NewsSeptember 8, 202568Views0Likes0Comments
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…

Read More

Container Ship Fire in China Contained, After 20-Hour Rescue Operation

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 12, 2025369Views0Likes0Comments
China’s Ministry of Transport has shown its swift and effective response to a container fire reported aboard a foreign flagged vessel far offshore. According to the Ministry, the coordinated operation successfully contained the blaze, safeguarding the ship and eliminating danger to the crew. The fire was first reported on July 28 aboard what the Ministry…

Read More

Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Battery Waste Facility in Malaysia

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 12, 2025290Views0Likes0Comments
The Kedah Environment Department has shut down a factory in the Bukit Selambau Industrial Area, Sungai Petani, for operating unlicensed offsite scheduled waste storage and recovery activities. The enforcement action, carried out on August 5, found the facility operating without Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval or a valid license. Officials discovered approximately 100 tonnes of…

Read More

Singapore Assumes ASEAN Leadership Role to Tackle Transnational Crime and Maritime Threats

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 4, 2025146Views0Likes0Comments
Singapore has officially taken over as chair of the ASEAN Working Group on Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Organised Crime, signaling a strengthened commitment to combating maritime crime and addressing broader regional security challenges. The announcement was made during the ASEAN Regional Forum on Counter-Terrorism held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from March 20 - 21. The event gathered…

Read More

Over 600,000 Counterfeit Electrical Products Seized in Bangkok Warehouse Raid

Supply Chain Resilience NewsAugust 4, 2025361Views0Likes0Comments
Authorities have seized over 600,000 counterfeit electrical products from a warehouse in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Thian district, following a coordinated crackdown by the Ministry of Industry. The enforcement action was in response to reports of widespread distribution of uncertified electrical items, which pose serious safety hazards. The raid targeted a warehouse operated by a company…

Read More

Stay Informed with the latest Supply Chain updates! Subscribe to TAPA APAC!

    Select:

    Subscribe to TAPA APAC

      Select: