Corruption
Russia’s Kleptocrats, Repressed Dissent, Civil Liberties, Human Rights Abuses
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
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
Indonesia cleans up corruption at ports
Indonesia’s state-owned port operator Pelindo wants to weed out criminal activities and corruption. Arif Suhartono, president director, has given clear
Indonesia: Dozens of prisoners convicted of corruption given early parole
Korea penalizes shipping companies for price-fixing of China, Japan routes
To fight anti-competition.
Common corrupt practices in maritime industry
Maritime corruption has a negative effect on the industry, impedes social and economic development and contributes to security risks in ports and onboard ships and
U.S. organizes TechSprint competition to combat global corruption
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and Department of the Treasury’s Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial
Philippines: A convicted criminal for president
Singapore charges two for corrupt bunker fuel trading
China, North Korea defies global sanctions on coal trade, again
Corruption plagues Covid-19 health response in Philippine
The U.N. wants to end cross-border corruption
EXCLUSIVE: Fight against drug trafficking at ports
Lee Kok Leong, our special correspondent, talks to Patrick Verhoeven, MD of the International Association of Ports and Harbors, on how ports can fight drug trafficking and corruption.
EXCLUSIVE: Doing the right thing when faced with corrupt demand
Lee Kok Leong, our special correspondent, interviews Alexandra Wrage, president and founder of TRACE, who has provided anti-bribery consulting or training in over 120 countries.
Bribery extends beyond prosecution to severe safety risks
The United Nations and World Bank estimated that corruption can add up to 10 percent to the cost of doing business globally.
COVID-19: As risk of cover-up increases, transparency matters more than ever
During crises like the outbreak of a deadly virus, the risk of cover-up and corruption in healthcare is exacerbated by dramatically increased pressure on the system.
Using trade facilitation to counter corruption
Countries with integrity at the border are found to also have more efficient border processes. Measures that support integrity include transparency and predictability, streamlining of formalities and coordinated border management.
Using satellite images to fight cross-border maritime crimes
Lee Kok Leong, our special correspondent, reports on using advanced technology as a powerful deterrent against illicit trading.
Exploring causes of persistent corruption
Successful anti-corruption measures undermine their own success. So, vigilance against corruption must be maintained despite its cost, even when corruption levels appear to be low.
SPECIAL REPORT: Urgent action needed to secure maritime supply chain against drug trafficking
As transnational organized crime syndicates are expanding their operations here to take advantage of legitimate supply chains, more regional joint operations by national agencies are needed to combat this maritime cross-border crime.
Say No to Bribery during Port Inspection
Technology helps to fight corruption
Philippines wants more volunteers to join coast guard amid tensions in West Philippine Sea
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is urging Filipinos to volunteer with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) as tensions escalate
Philippines criticizes China for refusal to abide by international law in West Philippine Sea dispute
The Philippines has criticized China for using rhetoric and wordplay to deflect from its continued defiance of international law in
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