Key Issues
Important maritime and shipping issues.
Philippines probes Chinese cyanide fishing in disputed South China Sea waters
The Philippine government is currently investigating claims made by Filipino fishermen that foreign fishers were using cyanide to fish in Bajo de Masinloc, also known
Ship owners face criminal charges for massive Philippine oil spill Â
On February 28, 2023, the oil tanker M/T Princess Empress, carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, sank in Oriental Mindoro, causing extensive environmental damage
Logistics execs wary of over-reliance on China, recessionÂ
According to the 2024 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, global logistics executives, still worried about recession, say they are battling higher costs, reducing dependence on
Defend free press in Philippines, activists tell UN
The freedom of expression is under attack in the Philippines and the United Nations is looking into it. In late January, United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur
Disinformation tops global risks, says new research
Misinformation and disinformation are biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term concern, according to Global Risks Report
China’s quest for global dominance continues to drive belligerent foreign policies
China, presently the world’s second-largest economy with the third most powerful military, under supreme leader Xi Jinping’s leadership, aims to position itself as the global
Philippines’ new assertive policy in South China Sea exposes China’s grey zone tactics
In recent months, the Philippines has emerged to become a prime example of how a small country can face off a larger and militarily stronger
Taiwanese voters defy China’s threats, herald in new democratic era
In 2024, more than 40 countries around the world will hold elections, and Taiwan’s election in January, the first one, has garnered overwhelming global attention
China’s disinformation, coercion campaigns fail to convince Taiwan’s voters
On January 13, the world, particularly the U.S. and China, watched Taiwan’s election with bated breath. After a three-way race, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)’s presidential
Xi’s calls for peace following APEC summit at odd with China’s continued pugilism
On November 17, Chinese authoritarian leader Xi Jinping reinforced his country’s position in adhering to a path of development as he concluded his first visit
Upcoming Taiwan elections to decide on China ties
With days left before Taiwan’s 2024 presidential and legislative elections on January 13, there is intense speculation whether the two opposition parties, pro-China Kuomintang (KMT)
Weakening justice systems leave corruption unchecked in most countries, finds survey
The 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released January 30 by Transparency International shows that most countries have made little to
Singapore Continues to Lead Asia in Fighting Corruption Cases
In the 10th edition of the Global Legal Insights to Bribery & Corruption (2023) published by Global Legal Group, Allen
Transparency International reveals neglect of anti-corruption efforts in Asia Pacific
The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released January 31 by Transparency International shows that leaders have ignored anti-corruption efforts, with
Scant progress against corruption as world becomes more violent, says Transparency International
The 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released January 31 by Transparency International shows that most of the world continues to
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We stand united against corruption.
TT Club warns of dangers of shadow supply chain
Surprisingly, this shadow supply chain uses all of the same components as the legitimate one, from route planning to warehousing, with stolen goods marketed and
Tensions in Red Sea “sky-high”, Houthis vow retaliation
The current instability in the Middle East may soon become completely out of control, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned at a press conference in New
The Problem.
Over 90 percent of the global trade is carried across ocean. However, the maritime industry is also prone to rampant corruption.
With increased pressure on Philippines, China is determined to assert sovereignty over South China Sea
China is claiming most of the South China Sea, despite a 2016 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) international arbitration panel
Philippines probes Chinese cyanide fishing in disputed South China Sea waters
The Philippine government is currently investigating claims made by Filipino fishermen that foreign fishers were using cyanide to fish in Bajo de Masinloc, also known
Ship owners face criminal charges for massive Philippine oil spill Â
On February 28, 2023, the oil tanker M/T Princess Empress, carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil, sank in Oriental Mindoro, causing extensive environmental damage
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
Activists urge safe, sustainable ship recycling in Bangladesh
Many European shipping companies are knowingly sending their end-of-life ships for scrap in dangerous and polluting yards in Bangladesh, Human Rights Watch and the NGO
Using AI for ethical, sustainable shrimp farming
The project MonitorShrimp, which is making considerable strides in improving animal welfare and performance in the context of shrimp farming, is the outcome of a
Dutch court penalizes shipping company for breaching EU ship-recycling lawÂ
In mid-July, a judgment was handed down by a Rotterdam Court in the Netherlands, convicting the Dutch shipping company Jumbo and two of its directors
European Union Emissions Trading System: Key Insights Unveiled
In the relentless pursuit of combatting climate change, the European Union (EU) has long been at the forefront of implementing
Maritime Educational Foundation, WISTA UK promote diversity, inclusion in seafaring training
The Maritime Educational Foundation (MEF) and the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) are in a strategic