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Organized crime networks recruiting minors for criminal acts, warns Europol
Europol, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, has November 12 issued an intelligence notification on the recruitment of minors by criminal networks across
INTERPOL conducts largest-ever operation against human trafficking
INTERPOL has carried out its largest-ever operation against human trafficking and migrant smuggling, across 116 countries and territories. Operation Liberterra II (September 29 to October
Firming up financial ecosystem for net-zero economy
In an interview with Maritime Faritrade, Yuki Yasui, managing director, Asia Pacific Network, Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ),
World Bank to tackle looming jobs crisis in Global South
The World Bank Group in August launched the High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs, a new initiative that will identify actionable
UN calls for sustainable strategies to mitigate digital economy’s growing environmental impact
The UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)’s The Digital Economy Report 2024 sheds light on the significant environmental impact of the
Global battery demand to quadruple by 2030, according to report
Global battery demand is expected to quadruple to 4,100 gigawatt-hour (GWh) between 2023 and 2030 as electric vehicle (EV) sales
PSA, Evergreen Marine establish JV for container terminal operations in Singapore
PSA Singapore (PSA) and Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) have established a joint venture (JV)in Singapore, aiming to enhance operational excellence and achieve greater synergies in
Top 10 ports in the Philippines
The Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,600 islands, is strategically positioned along key global shipping routes, making its maritime infrastructure essential for both domestic connectivity
Singapore, MOL sign long-term time charter contract for FSRU
MOL has signed an agreement with Singapore LNG Corporation, Singapore’s state-owned LNG terminal operator, on a long-term time charter contract for one newbuilding Floating Storage
Philippines strengthens port security with new K-9 academy
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) inaugurated the PCG-PPA K-9 Academy on November 20 at Clark, Pampanga, marking a significant
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 no progress in tackling public
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 & Gledhill partners Lee Bik
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
Maersk opens largest distribution center in Philippines
A. P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk), through Maersk Contract Logistics in the Philippines, inaugurated October 30 its largest distribution center in the country to date,
MOL invests in logistics infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia
MOL (Asia Oceania), MOL’s regional headquarters for Southeast Asia and Oceania, is taking part in a joint project with partners to develop and invest in
Implementation is key to supply chain law, say advocates
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) welcomes July 25 the entry into force the European Commission’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the culmination of years
Malaysia: Behrang Ulu community opposes development of urban forest
Journey of hope with Dr Jane Goodall
The Indian connection: Fighting scourge of illicit synthetic drugs
INTERPOL operations in Southeast Asia net synthetic drugs worth US$1.05 billion
Illegal drug problem continues to grow, causing irreparable damage to society
Transnational organized crime a key global security threat, warns INTERPOL
Algeria arrests eight Filipino seafarers for alleged cocaine trafficking
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INTERPOL campaign warns against cyber, financial crimes
INTERPOL has launched a campaign to raise awareness on the growing threat of cyber and financial crimes against vulnerable individuals
Three Chinese research vessels spotted within Philippines’ EEZ
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has detected three Chinese research vessels operating within the eastern portion of the Philippines’ exclusive
