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Philippine Coast Guard blocks drug-trafficking vessel from entering national waters
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) announced on February 24 that it had successfully prevented a vessel suspected of carrying a large volume of illegal drugs
Law enforcement takes down two largest cybercrime forums in the world
A Europol-supported operation, led by German authorities and involving law enforcement from eight countries, has led to the takedown of the two largest cybercrime forums
Singapore, Norway enjoy strong maritime relationship
In an interview with Maritime Fairtrade, Leif Trana, Norway’s ambassador to Singapore, said the cooperation between Norway and Singapore in
Global trade to reach new high in 2024, says UN
Global trade is set to reach a record US$33 trillion in 2024, according to the latest Global Trade Update by
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
Mindanao Container Terminal switches to solar power for daytime operations
The Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) has transitioned to solar power for daytime operations, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. The shift
Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia strengthen oil spill response in table-top exercise
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) conducted a table-top exercise (TTX) with Indonesia and Malaysia February 11 to enhance regional coordination and strengthen
Philippines builds new international container port in Cebu
After more than two decades of planning, Philippine officials have officially launched construction on the New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP), a project designed to
Philippines expects cruise tourism boom in 2025
Cruise tourism in the Philippines is set to make waves in 2025, with passenger arrivals expected to surpass 185,000. As the country invests in expanding
Philippines busts extortion scheme at Batangas Port during Christmas rush
Philippine law enforcers have charged two individuals for allegedly engaging in extortion at Batangas Port, located 110 kilometers south of Metro Manila, during the holiday
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
Top five most unusual DHL deliveries 2024
Parcels, pallets, planeloads, and packed shipping containers are what people typically associate with DHL Group. However, this only scratches the surface of the company’s capabilities.
3 out of 4 European shippers experienced supply chain disruption in past 12 months, according to survey
Repeatedly disrupted supply chains remain a major challenge for shippers across Europe with significant financial impact for their bottom lines. That’s one of the results
Maersk opens first own-licensed bonded warehouse in Vietnam
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) October 31 opened its first bonded warehouse in Vietnam at SLP Park, Nam Dinh Vu IP, Hai Phong province. Operated
Law enforcement warns consumers about fake medicines offered online
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
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Law enforcement dismantles violent online child-abuse cults
Law enforcement authorities target members of prolific online communities dedicated to the sexual abuse of children and manipulation of vulnerable
Chinese netizens falsely claim China once ruled Filipino island for 1,000 years
A recent claim circulating on Chinese social media has sparked outrage among historians and lawmakers in the Philippines, as it
