Lee Kok Leong

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COVID-19: Outbreak may cost global value chains US$50 billion in exports

March 28, 2020

The impacts of COVID-19 are being felt along global value chains as manufacturing slows in China.

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Throwback Singapore Maritime Week 2019: Technology continues to drive smart ports

March 27, 2020

Lee Kok Leong, our special correspondent, attends the TOC Asia 2019 conference during the Singapore Maritime Week, and finds out that technology is both an enabler as well as a disruptor.

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COVID-19: Seafarers call for transparency, more information

March 27, 2020

Amid all the chaos, seafarers are increasingly calling for transparency and more information to be relayed to them.

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Covid-19: Unions urge governments, employers to protect workers

March 26, 2020

Governments should prioritize protecting workers and not to bail out banks and financial institutions.

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COVID-19: Four ways to tackle the economic fallout

March 25, 2020

Governments must adequately acknowledge, confront the crisis, and take decisive actions now.

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COVID-19: Maritime bosses call on G20 to do more

March 24, 2020

The International Chamber of Shipping and International Association of Ports and Harbours have joined forces to call on G20 to act quickly to protect global supply chains from the impact of COVID-19.

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COVID-19: China, global economy face gravest threat since financial crisis

March 24, 2020

Covid-19 is spreading from China to other regions, causing human suffering and economic disruption.

COVID-19: Chinese shipowners ask for delay in IMO 2020

March 23, 2020

As trade takes a hit across the globe falling victim to COVID-19, some shipowners have sounded out an SOS asking for some leeway in meeting the IMO 2020 directive.

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COVID-19: Investment fraud, cyber scam warnings

March 23, 2020

Criminals are taking advantage of the COVID-19 outbreak to carry out investment frauds and scams.

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COVID-19: UN releases US$15 million to help vulnerable countries

March 22, 2020

This is a critical juncture in the outbreak and the focus is on containing COVID-19.