
CNA Explains: Why are sea robberies spiking in the Singapore Strait?
CNA's Natasha Ganesan unpacks all there is to know about the longstanding issue of looting in waters close to Singapore.

50 robberies on ships in Singapore and Malacca Straits this year
Three incidents reported in the space of less than two hours on 7 May in eastbound lane of the Singapore Strait.

Piracy on the rise across the world — maritime watchdog
Acts of piracy on the world's seas have surged this year, according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). It pointed to the waters between Singapore and Indonesia in particular.

Singapore Strait sees sharp surge in armed piracy against shipping
Guns were reported in over half the attacks as acts of piracy and armed robbery soared almost fourfold in the vital shipping lane