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Workshops on the implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)

Building on the results achieved in 2023, workshops on the implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) took place on 12, 13 and 14 August 2024. The two workshops – the "Workshop on Practical Response to…

Exercise on countering terrorism using weapons of mass destruction for the Southern Branch of Standing Office 81

In recent years, the world situation has evolved rapidly and unpredictably, with armed conflicts (Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, the Israel–Iran conflict, the Israel–Hamas conflict), conflicts of…

Training course on identifying goods related to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) weapons for focal point units in the southern region

From 22 to 25 July 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Standing Office of the National Focal Point for countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (Standing Office 81), in cooperation with the Department of…

Workshop on “Proposals for the draft Law on Countering the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction”

Over three days, from 19 to 21 June 2024, in Hanoi, the Chemical Corps – Standing Office of Vietnam's National Focal Point for countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (Standing Office 81) – in…

What financial institutions should know and do to counter proliferation financing

Today, the failure of companies and corporations to disclose their ultimate business purpose in their records and documents, or even to describe their business activities in detail on their official websites, can…

The Philippines Likely to Exit the FATF Grey List Soon

An analyst at Moody's Analytics (a provider of software and research in economic analysis and risk management) has said that the Philippines is likely to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “Grey List” soon…

FATF, INTERPOL and UNODC Call for Urgent Action to Stop Money Laundering and Other Illicit Activities

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) have warned of the dangers that organised crime poses to the…

Notable Points in the United States Government Policy for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential

Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex and unpredictable global risk of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, especially biological weapons, on 6 May 2024 the United States Government issued the…

Vietnamese Delegation Meets the Financial Action Task Force Joint Group

On 16–17 May 2024, the Vietnamese delegation held an in-person meeting with the Joint Group (JG) of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to discuss the results achieved under the National Action Plan implementing the…

Analysis of the UAE’s Removal from the FATF Grey List

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been removed from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force following two years of efforts to address gaps in its approach to combating financial crime. The Financial Action…