Beyond Borders: Risk Managers Far from Home | Suchitra Narayanan on Building Risk Leadership Across London, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
(Credit: Suchitra Narayanan) From Kuala Lumpur to London and Back to Asia Born in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Suchitra Narayanan left house at the age of 18 to pursue her studies in London, a move that shaped both her career and worldview for the next two decades. Today, as Head of Risk at Revantage Asia Pacific, her career spans Kuala Lumpur, London and Singapore, bringing together […]
Safety Under Scrutiny: Thailand’s Dual Construction Crane Collapses Kill at Least 28 People
(Credit: BBC) 20 February 2026 –– A wave of fatal construction accidents in Thailand in January 2026 has sharply focused attention on infrastructure safety, regulatory oversight and risk governance in major public works. On 14 January 2026, a passenger train travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani was hit by a falling construction crane shortly after leaving Nong Nam Khun […]
Life on the Edge: Inside the World of Risk Managers | From Underwriter to Risk Enabler: How Curiosity Shaped Antonio Kam’s Career in Risk Management
(Credit: Antonio Kam) Introduction of Profile: After spending 15 years as an Underwriting Manager, Antonio Kam made a decisive career pivot when the opportunity arose to step into the role of Head of Insurance for Asia-Pacific at BASF. As the first person to take on the role in the region, he was responsible for building insurance and […]
United States and Venezuela Tensions Spike: From Sanctions to Military Capture: What It Means for Markets and Geopolitics
(Credit: Canva) 6 January 2026 –– The long-running standoff between the United States and Venezuela sharply escalated this week when United States (US) forces launched airstrikes across northern Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro, drawing global attention and shaking investors’ confidence. How the Crisis Unfolded According to CNA, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (3 January 2026) that American […]
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Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire in Recent Decades Claims at Least 146 Lives: Risk Lessons for 2026
Image for illustrative purposes only. (Credit: Canva) 27 November – An enormous fire engulfed several tower blocks in Hong Kong on 26 November, killing at least 146 people and many still missing, with some residents trapped inside burning buildings, according to CNN. Hong Kong police have arrested three men for manslaughter after a huge fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court housing estate. According […]
