Incidents and risk signals
China’s new supply chain security regulation gives Beijing a sharper hand over cross-border business risk
China’s new State Council regulation on industrial and supply chain security does more than promote resilience. It creates a broader legal basis ...The Hormuz shock: what the US-Israel-Iran war means for sustainable trade in Asia
The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran is no longer only a Middle East security story. It has become a ...After the court order: Trump’s tariffs reset, and APAC supply chains are back in the ...
The US tariff regime changed in form, not in intent, after the US Supreme Court ruled on 20 February 2026 that the ...The “White-Collar” Trap: Japan’s Newest Forced Labour Risk Hides in Plain Sight
A quiet crisis is unfolding in Japan within the "Gijinkoku" visa category—a residence status intended for high-skilled professionals that is rapidly becoming ...
The Asia Pacific Responsible Supply Chain Desk serves as a strategic resource hub dedicated to helping businesses navigate complex regional regulations while integrating ethical labor practices and environmental sustainability into their core operations.
