Risk intelligence (15/03/2021) - Indonesia
Security forces are pursuing members of an armed group responsible for holding an aircraft and its passengers captive in Puncak regency, Papua, Indonesia last week. About 30 armed men ambushed the Susi Air flight after it landed at the Wangbe Airport at around 0620hrs local time on 12 March.
The airport is located about 40 kilometres from the regency capital Ilaga.
The armed men forced the pilot, a New Zealand national, and three Papuan passengers off the aircraft. A military (TNI) spokesman said that the men asked the pilot to inform the airline’s management not to transport police and TNI personnel to Puncak.
Risk Intelligence (01/03/2021) - China
Last week, the Financial Times ran an editorial on HSBC’s “pivot to Asia,” a decision underpinned both by business interests and, according to the Editorial Board, a “recognition of the new political reality.” HSBC, perhaps more so than any other company, has found itself between a rock and a hard place in Hong Kong.
This short article sets out points and positions of interest and relevance.
Risk Intelligence (25/02/2021) Indonesia
Papuan communities across Indonesia continue to stage demonstrations against the extension of the province’s special autonomy (Otsus) ahead of its expiry at the end of the year.
Activists and students gathered outside the Ministry of Home Affairs in Central Jakarta yesterday to demand that the government not extend Otsus on the grounds that it has not improved the welfare of Papuans.
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COVID-19 Update – Thailand in a Regional Context
COVID-19 Update – Thailand in a Regional Context
Mr Ian Leonard Betts will be giving a informed talk on COVID-19 matters pertaining to Thailand.
Reserve your place for the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) Zoom webinar, on Tuesday 23rd February at 4:00pm (Thai time), titled "COVID-19 Update – Thailand in a Regional Context".
This presentation will be followed by a Q&A session for the audience, for added perspective and discussion of the key issues.
Ask the leadership session - Mark NUTTALL - Sanctions Pt 1
In the first of our ‘Ask the Leadership’ series, we talk to Mark Nuttall, Country Manager for Singapore, about his experiences of combatting complex crime and the ongoing international battle to stay one step ahead of money launderers.