Life on the Edge: Inside the World of Risk Managers | How Patricia Anne Alvaran Builds Business Continuity and Protects People at Aboitiz Foods
(Credit: PARIMA) Introduction of Profile: Currently at Aboitiz Foods, Patricia Anne Alvaran plays a key role in strengthening organisation’s resilience against crisis. As a Business Continuity Management (BCM) specialist, she oversees resilience across countries in Philippines, Southeast Asia and China. Transitioning from accounting studies to cybersecurity consulting, she eventually finds her calling in risk management. […]
Japan and China Tensions on the Rise: What Risk Managers Should Monitor in 2026
(Credit: Canva) Tensions between Japan and Taiwan have drawn renewed attention over the past few months, as both economies continue to navigate regional security challenges while deepening economic cooperation. Even though the situation has not escalated into direct conflict, several developments, from military activity near shared waters to increased geopolitical signalling have amplified concerns […]
Geopolitical Volatility: From Globalisation to Fragmentation and the Future of Risk Management
(Credit: Canva) A decade ago, the world was defined by open trade, cross-border collaboration and seamless global supply chains. Businesses expanded with confidence, and risk managers focused mainly on financial, operational, and compliance risks. Geopolitics, though noted, often sat on the sidelines. However, that era is over. With the rise of protectionism, populism, and technological […]
Life on the Edge: Inside the World of Risk Managers | From Science to Security: Lim Zhao Xiong’s Path to Risk Management
Introduction of Profile: When Lim Zhao Xiong began his career as a research assistant, he never imagined that one day he would be advising one of Singapore’s leading medical faculties. Today, as an Assistant Manager at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS), Zhao Xiong helps to safeguard the faculty’s people, […]
US Government Shutdown Nears End After Record 43 Days: What It Means for Risk Managers
(Credit: Canva) The United States (US) government shutdown, the longest in the country’s history is finally nearing its end after the Congress approved a funding bill with a vote of 222 to 209, according to BBC. What Happened and Why the Shutdown Occurred The shutdown began on 1 October, as the Congress Republicans and Democrats had failed to agree […]
PARIMA Singapore Conference 2025 Unites Nearly 500 Risk Professionals for Two Days of Insights and Collaboration
10 November 2025 – The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (PARIMA) successfully concluded its two-day Singapore Conference, held from 29 – 30 October 2025 at the Raffles City Convention Centre. Supported by 20 industry partners and 1 association partner, the event gathered nearly 500 risk and insurance professionals from across Asia for insightful sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and meaningful networking. “This year’s Singapore Conference truly […]
Philippines Struck by Deadliest Earthquake in Over a Decade
(Credit: Daniel Ceng/Anadolu/Getty Images) On the evening of 30 September 2025, a powerful magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of Cebu province in the central Philippines, killing at least 60 people and leaving widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure across nearby towns and cities, CNN reported. Civil Defence officials at both the national and local […]
India Rising Opportunities and Risks in the World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy
India Rising Opportunities and Risks in the World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy (Credit: Canva) India is projected to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy in 2025, with the India and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasting 6.4% GDP growth in both 2025 and 2026, according to Reuters. This sustained momentum raises a critical question: what will […]
超越通勤者：在风险上升的时代加强铁路韧性
(图：Canva） 当地铁发生故障时，公众往往集中在滞留的通勤者身上。但是，连锁反应远不止于此，它延伸至会议室、零售商店和服务行业，在这些地方，延误直接转化为生产力和收入的损失。 东北地铁线重大电力故障 2025年8月12日，新加坡东北地铁线(North-East Line)全面停运。根据新捷运（SBS Transit）发布的新闻稿指出，当天早上11点发生突然电力故障，导致从花拉公园站到榜鹅海岸站的11个车站服务中断，影响了数千名通勤者。 调查结果显示，车厂变电站的一次电弧放电导致主电源和备用电源同时跳闸，这是极为罕见的故障，导致整个网络瘫痪。东北线于下午2点10分恢复全面服务，而盛港和榜鹅轻轨（LRT）则分别在傍晚和深夜才全面恢复。 一周内的第二次故障 三天后的2025年8月15日，盛港–榜鹅轻轨再次发生电力故障，导致服务一度完全中断。据《亚洲新闻台》（CNA）报道，通勤者经历了严重延误，服务在当天逐步恢复。这起接连发生的事故加深了公众的不满，并引发了人们对新加坡轻轨系统韧性的进一步质疑。 风险管理视角 八月的连环故障表明，虽然企业感受到了波及，但韧性的责任并不在企业身上。列车故障发生频率过低，不足以支持人力结构或应急方案的大规模重组。真正的韧性应该由基础设施层面来驱动，也就是铁路运营商。 运营商应采取的行动 以香港地铁（MTR）为例。2025年的事故后，MTR承诺在两个关键领域采取措施： 1. 加强铁路网络整体韧性 铁路运营涉及大量设备、组件和高度复杂系统的精确协调。为确保可靠运行，MTR长期以来一直执行严格的资产更新和维护制度。除此之外，它还承诺采取新措施，以增强韧性并减少可能导致长时间停运的事故： 2. 加强应急恢复和响应能力 从过去事故中汲取教训，MTR还承诺提升应急准备： 这些措施凸显了运营商如何将经验教训转化为系统性改进，确保迅速、透明地管理中断。 更广阔的风险格局 根据Aon发布的Aon’s 2025 Public Transit Liability Benchmark ，铁路事故虽不如公交事故频繁，但其风险远超即时服务中断。报告指出，自然灾害、网络攻击以及员工缺勤增加等新兴威胁，正使韧性规划更加复杂。 对于运营商来说，这意味着不仅要投资于物理基础设施，还必须建立全面的风险管理框架，以应对跨越技术、人力和乘客安全的连锁风险。 总结 列车故障每年或许只发生几次，但影响可能十分严重。Aon的数据强调了铁路事故所带来的系统性脆弱性，而MTR的案例则展示了运营商如何将经验转化为更强的韧性。 最终，保障可靠性、安全性和连续性的责任，并不在企业或通勤者身上，而是属于铁路运营商自身。
Life on the Edge: Inside the World of Risk Managers | How a Background in Languages Paved Junning Tu’s Way to Risk Management
(Credit: Junning Tu) Based in Shenzhen, China, Junning Tu never imagined that her background in English literature and a master’s degree in translation would eventually lead her into the world of risk management. In fact, she was actively searching for translator roles when an HR officer suggested a position in risk. Guided by her natural […]
