21 Nov 2024

Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani Indicted in US Bribery Case

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has been charged in the USA for allegedly offering bribes to government officials to secure solar energy contracts.

Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani Indicted in US Bribery Case
21 Nov 2024

RWS Global Expands to Asia with New Shanghai Headquarters

RWS Global announced the opening of a new Shanghai HQ, marking a step in its efforts to expand location-based entertainment experiences in Asia.

RWS Global Expands to Asia with New Shanghai Headquarters
21 Nov 2024

Fire Aboard Orient Princess in Tianjin Quickly Contained

November 18, fire broke out on cruise vessel Orient Princess in Tianjin. Authorities confirmed blaze was extinguished and no injuries were reported.

Fire Aboard Orient Princess in Tianjin Quickly Contained
20 Nov 2024

Fujian Lixin to Build 12 Bulk Carriers for Green Era Shipping

Istanbul-based Green Era Shipping enters into agreement with Chinese shipbuilder Fujian Lixin Ship Engineering to construct 12 bulk carriers.

Fujian Lixin to Build 12 Bulk Carriers for Green Era Shipping
20 Nov 2024

Monte Nero Maritime Linked to New Tanker Orders in China

Greek shipowner Monte Nero Maritime is reportedly behind a recent order for up to four MR2 product tankers at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industries.

Monte Nero Maritime Linked to New Tanker Orders in China
19 Nov 2024

Former Oil Tycoon OK Lim Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Fraud

Lim Oon Kuin, founder of now-defunct Singapore oil trading firm Hin Leong, was handed a 17-and-a-half-year prison sentence on Monday for fraud.

Former Oil Tycoon OK Lim Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Fraud
14 Nov 2024

Dynacom Tankers Orders More LR1 Product Carriers in China

George Procopiou’s Dynacom Tankers has placed additional orders for LR1 product carriers at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in China.

Dynacom Tankers Orders More LR1 Product Carriers in China
14 Nov 2024

Xi Jinping Inaugurates New Chancay Port in Peru

Xi Jinping in Peru for inauguration of a massive new port that China describes as a game-changer for trade links between Latin America and Asia.

Xi Jinping Inaugurates New Chancay Port in Peru
13 Nov 2024

Shell Sells Stake in Philippine Offshore Wind Project

Shell has divested its 40% stake in the Tablas offshore wind project in the Philippines, selling it to local renewable energy firm Alternergy.

Shell Sells Stake in Philippine Offshore Wind Project
11 Nov 2024

Asian Shipyards See Record Orders Amid High Newbuild Prices

A report reveals that new vessel deliveries in 2023 hit a seven-year peak, adding 35 million compensated gross tonnes (cgt) to the global fleet.

Asian Shipyards See Record Orders Amid High Newbuild Prices
8 Nov 2024

Crew of Dutch Vessel Vox Maxima Charged Over Major Oil Spill

Four crew members from a Dutch-flagged ship face charges following a significant oil spill that took place in Singapore earlier this year.

Crew of Dutch Vessel Vox Maxima Charged Over Major Oil Spill
1 Nov 2024

Celebrity Millennium Begins Southeast Asia Winter Cruises

The Celebrity Millennium began its winter season in Asia, arriving in Singapore October 29 following an 11-night repositioning trip from Yokohama

Celebrity Millennium Begins Southeast Asia Winter Cruises
31 Oct 2024

Seacon Shipping Expands Fleet with Investment in Newbuilds

Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping announces plans to expand its fleet through a $63.9 million investment in six new multipurpose dry cargo ships.

Seacon Shipping Expands Fleet with Investment in Newbuilds
31 Oct 2024

Diamond Princess Announces 2025-2026 Asia Cruise Season

Princess has revealed an exciting lineup of cruises on the Diamond Princess, sailing from Singapore between December 2025 and February 2026.

Diamond Princess Announces 2025-2026 Asia Cruise Season
30 Oct 2024

Holland America’s Noordam Makes First Stop in Tokyo Harbor

Holland America’s Noordam makes inaugural visit to Tokyo’s harbor as part of a grand 28-night journey around Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

Holland America’s Noordam Makes First Stop in Tokyo Harbor