In a new index on preventing illicit trade, Singapore is still behind economies such as Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong topped the list, which was created by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Called the Illicit Trade Environment Index, it measured 17 economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Looking at four policy categories, EIU - an arm of The Economist Group - evaluated the extent to which they enable illicit trade. Those with the best environments are taking the most action on the issue while those who do little score worse.