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BRICS enlargement: What’s in it for China?
In an article published in The Washington Post, columnist Pankaj Mishra stated that BRIC was a “casual acronym” created by the then Goldman Sachs economist

China’s contentious new map reinstates territorial claims, mirrors actual or intended border incursions
With the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in full swing until September 7, and the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit

Foreign investors bite bullet, leave China
On August 30, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo cautioned Chinese leaders that U.S. businesses might stop investing in China if

APEC warns of rising trade restrictive measures
Commercial trade in the APEC region recovered to US$4.9 trillion in 2022, albeit lower than the projected value of US$5.4

Thai economy to accelerate in 2023, says World Bank
Thailand’s economy is projected to accelerate to 3.9 percent in 2023 from 2.6 percent last year due to stronger-than-expected demand

Australia, World Bank extend financial aid to Vietnam’s development priorities
The Australian Government and the World Bank have formally agreed to extend their partnership in support of Vietnam’s sustainable and

Spiraling budget for upgrading Taiwan’s fishing port sparks controversy
In recent months, controversy erupted over the allegedly high budget allocated for the upgrading of the Cianjhen Fishing Port in Kaohsiung city, which has been

NYK, AIS automate tugboat attendance management, allowance calculation
As part of a digitalization project aimed at improving attractiveness of the tugboat industry, which is hit by labor shortages, NYK in collaboration with AIS,

DNV develops new shore power class rules for tankers
DNV is the first class society globally to introduce new class rules for electrical shore connections specifically tailored for tankers, contributing to setting sector norms.

Rising M&A to boost dominance of global container terminal operators, says Drewry
M&A-led growth strategies will propel leading regional terminal operators and container shipping lines into the global terminal operator rankings next year, according to Drewry’s latest


China’s spying policies are shooting itself in the foot

A museum where connections are built

Dismal prospects for China’s unemployed youth in beleaguered economy

Haenyeo: Celebrating tenacious South Korean sea women


Singapore still top in fighting corruption in Asia
In the 10th edition of the Global Legal Insights to Bribery & Corruption (2023) published by Global Legal Group, Allen & Gledhill partners Lee Bik Wei and

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 levels of corruption stagnating across

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 fail to fight corruption: 95

Dark Side of Maritime Industry: Tales of Corruption
The maritime industry is no stranger to tales of corruption. From illegal fishing, human trafficking, or pollution to tales of bribery and smuggling to more

Rising tide and flow of ship suppliers
Having been president of the Singapore Association of Shipsuppliers and Services (SASS) for 11 years, Danny Lien opened the year with a poignant message to

EY Center for Sustainable Supply Chains launches in Singapore
The EY organization on 21 August launched the EY Center for Sustainable Supply Chains in Singapore. The Center is dedicated to helping companies in Southeast

DP World becomes worldwide partner of Ryder Cup
Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA of America on July 27 announced a new agreement with DP World that will see the global supply chain

UN warns of converging crises as illicit drug markets continue to expand

Freight industry must resist tidal wave of drug smuggling, says insurer

Evolving Drug Trade: Emerging Trends, Future Threats

Opium production in Myanmar surges to record high

Organised Crime and Drug Trafficking in the Philippines
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Kim, Putin bromance means headache for Xi
The Western media has been awash with reports of Chinese authoritarian leader Xi Jinping proclaiming a “no limits” partnership with

Philippine to use larger fleet for next resupply mission in South China Sea
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is planning to include more and bigger vessels on their next resupply mission in the