Asia Pacific
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AnalysisSteel-zero: new research shows why risk managers must prepare for policy-driven change
A major new study warns that carbon pricing alone will not deliver the transition to clean steel, with big implications for businesses reliant on the metal.
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AnalysisSpotlight on: the growing reputational risks threatening charities and NGOs
Charities and NGOs are losing ground on reputational resilience, WTW warns, leaving them exposed to fast-moving risks that could damage trust, funding and their mission.
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AnalysisThe convective storm surge and what risk managers can still control
How a fast-rising weather peril is reshaping insurance markets and forcing risk managers to rethink their approaches.
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AnalysisNew net-zero standard turns up the heat on financial institutions
A new Science Based Targets initiative framework sets science-based performance targets for banks, asset managers, insurers and others, creating fresh pressure to align portfolios with net-zero by 2050.
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AnalysisSpotlight on: jumbo bag missteps and how poor stowage could cost you your P&I cover
Improper stowage of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) is leading to costly claims, operational hazards, and in some cases, loss of P&I cover. StrategicRISK looks at the regulatory obligations, real-world incidents, and practical steps risk managers should be taking to protect their organisations.
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FeaturesCountry spotlight: managing the delicate balance of risks facing Singapore
Singapore’s fast-moving economy is a model of innovation – but the city state faces intensifying risks, from cyber threats to geopolitical tensions, an ageing workforce and climate change. Can it steady its desire for transformation against the need for resilience?
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Editor's LetterSR Q2 2025: Lost in translation?
From the Middle East to the North of England, conference season is in full swing. And so are the fascinating conversations around risk priorities and strategies. But if we hope to take what we’ve learnt to the board, we need to be speaking their language.
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InterviewsThe people person: How Qisda’s chief HR, sustainability and risk officer is tackling the talent crunch
Danny Lin is guiding Qisda through a time of intense change, as it navigates a digital transformation and Taiwan’s talent crisis. But with a role that blends risk, HR and sustainability, Lin is uniquely positioned to change mindsets and prepare for the future.
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AnalysisRegulation watch: how governments are dealing with the risks of quantum computing
Linklaters’ Albert Yuen explores the transformative impact of quantum computing in Asia and what it will mean for regulatory compliance.
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AnalysisChina’s rare earth export curbs escalate global supply chain risks
The latest wave of export restrictions on critical minerals has jolted supply chains and raised new questions about the impact of “resource nationalism”
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FeaturesCountry spotlight: key risks for businesses operating in Japan - and how to manage them
The Japanese proverb ‘fall down seven times, stand up eight’ says much about a country under constant pressure to build resilience against a litany of risks. In the face of earthquakes, an aging workforce and supply chain instability, Japan approaches its challenges with creativity and fortitude.
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FeaturesBusiness urge governments across the globe to accelerate energy transition plans
New landmark report shows businesses are prepared to relocate if governments fail to prioritise energy transition plans. Here’s what risk managers need to know
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AnalysisWhy Australia is spending so much on risk management
Rising threats, regulatory heat and AI disruption are pushing Australia’s risk priorities into overdrive
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Case StudiesHow to use digital tools and AI to improve risk management
Practical steps for risk managers to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and improve collaboration with AI and automation
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Editor's LetterSR Q1 2025: Risk management – a kind of magic
I’m sure organisations would love to wave a wand and eliminate the latest geopolitical tension, cyberattack threat or supply chain disruption. But instead they have risk managers, who weave their own magic spells to navigate their businesses past the perils that lurk around every corner
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Case StudiesCase study: Transitioning to include HR responsibilities as a risk manager
How one risk manager has brought HR under his control to help address talent and people-related risks
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AnalysisScenario analysis: What risk managers need to know about Trump’s tariffs
Trump’s so-called “flexibility” on tariffs — marked by delays and shifting targets — has plunged global trade into uncertainty, forcing risk managers to brace for every scenario.
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Case StudiesCase study: A deep dive into Japan’s preparations for natural disasters at 2025 World Expo
As Japan gears up to host the highly anticipated World Expo, the nation is taking proactive measures to safeguard the event from the increasing threat of natural disasters.
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OpinionWhy can’t Britain build a high-speed rail network? Perhaps risk appetite is to blame
“HS2, once envisioned as the backbone of modern rail connectivity, has instead become a case study in how poor risk allocation can derail ambition, says StrategicRISK’s Asia correspondent, Trevor Treharne
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Case StudiesCase study: how Ayala is attracting talent and reducing people risk
Philippines conglomerate Ayala knew it needed to build a whole new roadmap to talent management, in order to tackle the twin challenges of talent scarcity and retention in a highly competitive market.
