Editorial
Analysis on today’s headlines.
Philippines, allies hold military exercises in disputed South China Sea to uphold freedom of navigation
Australia, Canada, the Philippines, and the U.S., from August 7 to 8, conducted military drills within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone, to uphold the right
Illegal drug problem continues to grow, causing irreparable damage to society
The emergence of new synthetic opioids and a record supply and demand of other drugs has compounded the impacts of the world drug problem, leading
Japan: Protecting sovereign waters against foreign incursions
Japan is facing an unprecedented threat to its national interests, given heightened geopolitical tensions with China, Russia and North Korea,
China wants Philippines to stop provocations in disputed South China Sea
Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons at two Philippine patrol vessels April 30 near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in
Philippines strengthens alliance with allies in face of South China Sea threats
As tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate, the need for the Philippines to strengthen its alliances with
Port of Yokohama: Catalyst for cultural exchange
The Port of Yokohama, which has the largest deep-water port in Tokyo Bay, was formally opened to foreign trade on
Make seafaring great again
An overwhelming 80 percent of global goods are transported by ships and this fact places the maritime industry at the center of global trade, connecting
Global trade takes heavy toll from geopolitical tension
In an era defined by interconnectedness and globalization, geopolitical tension has emerged as a significant force that negatively impacts numerous facets of human existence. The
China flexes propaganda muscles to reshape global opinion
In these times of geopolitical tensions and the active posturing and confrontation between democracy and dictatorship, the battle for public opinion to win over the
Communist China fails to assure foreign investors
In early November, U.S. mutual fund giant Vanguard finalized its exit from the Chinese market. Vanguard is the latest foreign company to pull out of
The China model is unable to deliver continued prosperity
Free press safeguards democracy, ensures prosperity
A museum where connections are built
Haenyeo: Celebrating tenacious South Korean sea women
Having right values makes the world a better place
Toxic leadership: Poison in the office
Toxic leadership has become an unfortunate reality in many companies and even countries. Toxic leaders impact employees’ mental well-being, impede overall productivity, and they are
Is autonomous shipping a reality?
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize various industries, the concept of autonomous vehicles has become a subject of intense interest and speculation. While autonomous
Will AI sail away with jobs of seafarers?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has already transformed various industries, revolutionizing the way we work. But, can AI take over the jobs of seafarers, who have been
NATO takes aim at China for Russia ties, Taiwan threats
NATO heads of state, during the Vilnius Summit on July 11, issued a strongly worded communique warning that China is challenging its interests, security and
In U.S. Coast Guard’s sexual abuse cases, transparency, accountability cannot be overstated
When there is a lack of transparency and accountability, this is what happened to the U.S. Coast Guard. Investigation by CNN revealed that sexual abuses at
Climate change: Existential challenge for Singapore
In Singapore on May 13, the temperature hit 37 degrees Celsius, the highest in four decades. According to the Meteorological Service, the island is warming up
Unveiling menace of corruption
In Nigeria, an oil-rich country, the World Bank stated in 2019 that more than 50 percent of the population live in extreme poverty. With rampant corruption,
We need to be ethical now more than ever
An investor told a start-up founder he was reviewing his investment and might not provide further funding next year. However, the investor also insisted that the
Global warming: A ticking time bomb
Why communism is bad for business
Philippines says it will not pull out of Escoda Shoal despite Chinese harassment
For five months, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, one of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s largest and most advanced patrol vessels,
INTERPOL operations in Southeast Asia net synthetic drugs worth US$1.05 billion
An international operation coordinated by INTERPOL against drug trafficking in Southeast Asia led to record seizures of synthetic drugs valued
