Corruption
Russia’s Kleptocrats, Repressed Dissent, Civil Liberties, Human Rights Abuses
U.S. organizes TechSprint competition to combat global corruption
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and Department of the Treasury’s Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial
Transparency International urges governments to cut off Russian dirty money
Governments around the world must urgently redouble their supervision over banks, real estate brokers, company service providers and other intermediaries to track down dirty money
Common corrupt practices in maritime industry
Maritime corruption has a negative effect on the industry, impedes social and economic development and contributes to security risks in
No progress in fighting corruption amid human rights abuses, democratic decline, says Transparency International
The 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released January 25 by Transparency International shows that corruption levels remain at a standstill
Singapore remains top in fighting corruption
Singapore retained its high score of 85 for the Transparency International (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2021. Out of
Philippines: A convicted criminal for president
What will happen next will be up to voters.
Singapore charges two for corrupt bunker fuel trading
China, North Korea defies global sanctions on coal trade, again
China, North Korea are involved in illicit coal trade.
Corruption plagues Covid-19 health response in Philippine
Corruption put people’s lives at risk.
South Korean antitrust watchdog up against shipping vested interest
Enforcing antitrust law against shipping companies.
The U.N. wants to end cross-border corruption
The first ever UN General Assembly special session against corruption welcomed the launch of a new global network today to “develop a quick, agile and
Singapore charges former Shell employees for corruption
UN, Saudi Arabia commit US$10 million to fight corruption
World’s largest exporters fail to punish bribery in foreign markets
Taking a stand against corruption is competitive advantage
Being ethical is good for shipping companies
Exclusive: Why maritime corruption persists
Lee Kok Leong, our special correspondent, talks to Alexandra Wrage, president and founder of TRACE, who has provided anti-bribery consulting or training in over 120 countries.
EXCLUSIVE: Fight against drug trafficking at ports
Lee Kok Leong, our special correspondent, talks to Patrick Verhoeven, MD of the International Association of Ports and Harbors, on how ports can fight drug trafficking and corruption.
EXCLUSIVE: Doing the right thing when faced with corrupt demand
Lee Kok Leong, our special correspondent, interviews Alexandra Wrage, president and founder of TRACE, who has provided anti-bribery consulting or training in over 120 countries.
Bribery extends beyond prosecution to severe safety risks
The United Nations and World Bank estimated that corruption can add up to 10 percent to the cost of doing business globally.
Corruption still a serious problem in Asia
Many countries see economic openness as a way forward, however, governments across the region continue to restrict participation in public affairs, silence dissenting voices and keep decision-making out of public scrutiny.
The BIGGEST Fake Certificate Scam
India’s 3,762 seafarers are found to obtain fake certificates from five training institutes without completing the necessary training.
Anti-corruption efforts stagnating in G7 countries
Analysis reveals corruption more pervasive in countries where money influences political power.
Transparency is the Antidote to Corruption
Being transparent is increasingly seen by society as a prerequisite to becoming a good corporate citizen. Lee Kok Leong, executive editor, Maritime Fairtrade, reports
Corruption a persistant problem at Nigerian ports
Philippine ocean conservation group sounds alarm over dwindling sardine stock
Food insecurity.
Philippine pushes forward with modernizing shipping industry
MARINA enters pacts for financing packages, digital innovation.
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