Jul 27, 2021Indonesia Builds Momentum for Sustainable OceanIndonesia is one of only 14 countries committed to a sustainable ocean economy (SOE), but domestic problems are hindering the archipelagic country from reaching its goal of total ocean sustainability by 2025. By Diana M, Indonesia correspondent, Maritime Fairtrade Together with leaders of Australia, Canada, Japan and other countries that…Fishing4 min readFishing4 min read
Jul 26, 2021Member-onlyMaking North Natuna Sea Safe for Local Fishing CommunityIndonesia should step up the protection of maritime sovereignty in the North Natuna Sea by overhauling all old fishing boats and using more Coast Guard patrols. By Diana M, Indonesia correspondent, Maritime Fairtrade Despite having existing measures in place to keep neighboring countries at bay from engaging in illegal…Maritime4 min readMaritime4 min read
Jul 23, 2021Activists want South Korea to do more to Fight Climate CrisisActivists raise concerns about insufficient action plans to achieve zero emission by 2050. By Sunny Um, South Korea correspondent, Maritime Fairtrade The 2021 P4G Summit, a virtual summit to call for climate actions, kicked off in Seoul, South Korea on May 30. The two-day event, with the theme of…South Korea4 min readSouth Korea4 min read
Jul 22, 2021South Korea: New Start-up Brings Hope to Aging Fishing IndustryA student’s start-up is helping the local fishing community to earn more income. By Sunny Um, South Korea correspondent, Maritime Fairtrade The fishing industry is one of the fastest aging industries in South Korea. Statistics Korea reported last December that four out of ten workers in the industry are…South Korea4 min readSouth Korea4 min read
Jul 16, 2021Member-onlyPhilippine Hardens Stance Against China’s Maritime IntrusionOur friendship ends here, President Duterte tells China. By Liz Lagniton, Philippines correspondent, Maritime Fairtrade “I will really not back down. You can kill me, but I will remain. This is where our friendship will end.” That was what President Rodrigo Duterte told China in a television appearance on May…Maritime4 min readMaritime4 min read
Jul 14, 2021Chinese Militia Threatens Filipino Fishing CommunityFilipino fishermen have to constantly face dangers from making a living at the sea but in recent years, they have to face the greatest danger that threatens their livelihood: armed Chinese fishing militia. By Liz Lagniton, Philippines correspondent, Maritime Fairtrade Filipino fishermen, who number more than 1.6 million, never…China4 min readChina4 min read
Jul 13, 2021Mental Illness: The Silent Killer Stalking SeafarersLiz Lagniton interviews both an affected seafarer and a psychiatrist on mental health risks and ways to mitigate this invisible yet deadly killer. By Liz Lagniton, Philippine correspondent, Maritime Fairtrade Over the four years he has been a ship oiler, 24-your-old Clyde Drexler Dublin always enjoyed getting a break…Maritime8 min readMaritime8 min read
Jul 9, 2021Member-onlyHow Not to Win Friends and Influence PeopleXi Jinping wants to be your friend but do you trust him enough to offer your friendship? By Lee Kok Leong, Executive Editor, Maritime Fairtrade On June 1, the General Secretary of China Communist Party (CCP) said at a study session for top leadership that the party’s propaganda machine has…Xi Jinping6 min readXi Jinping6 min read
Jul 8, 2021Is China a Friend to Asia?The words and actions of Xi Jinping do not match and as the supreme leader of China, his lack of credibility is reflecting badly on the country. With General Secretary Xi in charge, even if many Asian countries want constructive ties with China, they will naturally be skeptical of…China5 min readChina5 min read
Jul 7, 2021Just How Dangerous is China?China’s rise is not peaceful and its aggressive actions are hurting the stability of Asia. By Lee Kok Leong, Executive Editor, Maritime Fairtrade Asia has to keep in mind that the Communist Party of China (CCP) under the reign of General Secretary Xi Jinping is a Maoist regime that…China5 min readChina5 min read
