A recent headline in the Guardian declared that antibiotic resistance rivals cancer as a public health issue. It’s been known for decades amongst medical and public health experts: the tools that we have to fight killer bacteria are becoming less … Continued
Illegal Medicine threatens lives across Asia Black market supply of pharmaceutical drugs poses numerous threats to public safety. The threat is dependent on the type of illegal medicine. Counterfeit medicine is highly dangerous for patients. The key risk arises from … Continued
How to Prevent Cyber Crime The increased reliance on technology and the use of online services in business have left businesses and their customers vulnerable to cyber-attack and data loss. With so much sensitive corporate and customer information maintained online, … Continued
Stop Stealing Stock! 5 Simple Tips for Protecting Your Assets Business owners and managers keep a tight hand on wallets and iPhones through Asia, but its actually inventory and operational plant that is more susceptible to theft. SMCS Risk is … Continued
The recent death of a man shortly after receiving an injection in a private clinic is troubling and has received significant public attention. Without commenting directly on the case reported in the Cambodia Daily, private clinics in Cambodia have an … Continued
Risk of Theft in Asia – Loss prevention and supply chain security in a growing market. The theft of property, both physical and intellectual, is one of the most significant risks of doing business in Asia. Intellectual property theft will … Continued
Ripped Off in Asia It was recently reported that ANZ and Westpac, two of Australia’s leading financial institutions, have been caught out by fraudulent income documents from Chinese investors for loans totalling almost $1billion AUD. Banks are not the only … Continued
Counterfeiting in Asia – Exploring and challenging Asia’s growing counterfeiting trade. The counterfeit goods trade is quite frankly, rife throughout Asia. Stand on any street corner in any city and you’re bound to be offered knock-off brand name goods – … Continued
Due Diligence in Asia – The importance of knowing who you’re working with. It’s an accepted fact that there are tangible risks in business in Asia, whether you’re considering a merger or acquisition, investing in a company, forming a joint … Continued
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