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shining a light

Under CCP, China’s dream of prosperity is fading away

Under CCP, China’s dream of prosperity is fading away

October 19, 2020

The general secretary of the CCP is turning his back on the rule of law, free press, free flow of information, civil society and political accountability.

The right to know is crucial for safety of COVID-19 vaccines

The right to know is crucial for safety of COVID-19 vaccines

October 5, 2020

The people have the right to know that they can trust their governments concerning the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.

The CCP is risking Hong Kong’s economy with Security Law

The CCP is risking Hong Kong’s economy with Security Law

September 28, 2020

With the implementation of the new draconian Security Law, the Communist Party of China is putting Hong Kong’s hard-earned status as a global business hub at risk.

China and a deficit of trust

July 28, 2020

To the CCP, a contract is just a piece of paper. This is very damaging not only for China’s own economic interest but also for the global business ecosystem.

South China Sea dispute

China’s dangerous race to create a new world order

July 20, 2020

Wanting to be a global superpower, the Chinese government is creating a new world order through intimidation and deception.

pandemic job crisis

Pandemic job crisis may soon become a social crisis

July 16, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is turning into a job crisis far worse than the 2008 financial crisis.

china rewrites COVID-19 history

China rewrites history to suit its political purposes

July 12, 2020

The Chinese Communist leaders are rewriting COVID-19 history and tearing up the 1984 Sino-British agreement.

unemployment youth pandemic economic crisis

One in six young people out of work due to COVID-19

June 6, 2020

The pandemic is hitting young people, especially women, economically harder and faster than any other group.

developing countries production of anti-pandemic equipment

UN helps developing countries to scale up local production of lifesaving equipment

June 3, 2020

This UN initiative helps strengthen developing countries’responses to COVID-19 and increase access to lifesaving health technologies.

ethical consumption

COVID-19 increases consumers’ focus on ethics

May 28, 2020

The pandemic is likely to alter consumer behaviors permanently.

NEWS

MSC sees hydrogen as key to shipping’s future

MSC sees hydrogen as key to shipping’s future

October 21, 2020

CMA CGM, MSC join TradeLens as foundation carriers

CMA CGM, MSC join TradeLens as foundation carriers

October 20, 2020

Pandemic increases urgency of digital technology investments for oil and gas

Pandemic increases urgency of digital technology investments for oil and gas

October 19, 2020

Maritime leaders working towards more resilient, sustainable and fair global economy

Maritime leaders working towards more resilient, sustainable and fair global economy

October 16, 2020

Stevedore, port controller, Port Master, surveyor inspect under bottom hull chains bundle of commercial ship in dry dock yard, recondition of overhaul repairing and repainting, working in dry dock

Brunei commits to maritime security

October 16, 2020

IoT logistics smart automation environment packaging management concept, online shopping

Global IoT logistics market to reach US$63b by 2026

October 16, 2020

A ban in name only: implications of IMO's draft Arctic HFO ban

A ban in name only: implications of IMO’s draft Arctic HFO ban

October 15, 2020

OPINIONS

Taiwan, Transparency, COVID-19

COVID-19: After initial cover-up, Chinese government engages in PR blitz, medical diplomacy

COVID-19: If China is more transparent

COVID-19: The new Chernobyl

Transparency is the antidote to corruption

The unseen side of shipping

Say no to bribery during port inspection

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