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Shipping containers plunge overboard as supply race raises risks
By Ann Koh of Bloomberg News, Published on 27/04/2021
» SINGAPORE: Containers piled high on giant vessels carrying everything from car tyres to smartphones are toppling over at an alarming rate, sending millions of dollars of cargo sinking to the bottom of the ocean as pressure to speed deliveries raises the risk of safety errors.
AIG names new CEO, breaks up its insurance business
AFP, Published on 27/10/2020
» NEW YORK - Global insurer AIG announced a multi-part shake up on Monday, naming a new CEO and splitting its business in two.
As graft fight goes high-tech, business engagement crucial
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 09/12/2019
» The willingness of governments to use technology to enhance transparency and a strategy to engage the private sector are crucial in the fight against graft, experts say.
FWD closing in on deal for SCB Life
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/06/2019
» HONG KONG: FWD Group, an insurer backed by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li, is nearing a deal to acquire the life insurance operations of Siam Commercial Bank in Thailand, according to people familiar with the matter.
Virtually covered
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 10/12/2018
» As an enthusiastic user of two-wheeled transport -- both bicycles and motorcycles -- Nicolas Faquet understands what kinds of risks he has to take on the road every day.