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Through the first few weeks of July, heavy rains have caused significant flooding and even deaths in countries across Asia. This brief report examines those weather events and provides related guidance to the private sec...

In recent years, several countries in East Asia have experienced tightening censorship and increasing risks to journalist safety. This first report in a multipart series will examine the shifting dynamics and trends in t...

Vaccination rollout against the coronavirus pandemic has been sluggish in the East Asia Pacific region. Originally, the region was among the most successful in the world at implementing successful mitigation measures aga...

The Hong Kong police arrested 53 pro-democracy activists on January 6 for holding an unofficial non-binding primary last July to choose candidates for upcoming legislative elections. Among those arrested was an U.S. lawy...

The Asia-Pacific region has played a central role in this year’s events and promises to be a focal point in the coming year as well. As organizations struggle with COVID-19 related restrictions, rising case numbers, and...

It’s been nearly five months since Hong Kong passed the controversial National Security Law (NSL). Since that time, the government has used the law as a powerful tool to end pro-democracy protests, and to arrest activist...

Seven months have now passed since the introduction of initial COVID-related travel restrictions. OSAC has updated its interactive map with the latest entry restrictions for U.S. travelers to the Asia-Pacific region, com...

On June 30, the People’s Republic of China passed the Hong Kong National Security Law and imposed it the very same day on the people of Hong Kong. The law allows authorities to crack down on major protests and take contr...

From August 3 to August 7, OSAC surveyed its members regarding Hong Kong’s National Security Law and how its implementation is impacting the U.S. private sector. This report provides an overview of the results. The surve...

On June 30, China passed a National Security Law for Hong Kong, which restricts the territory’s autonomy, curtails citizens' rights, and makes it easier to arrest protesters. Critics of the new law say it signals the "en...

Massive pro-democracy protests rocked Hong Kong for over half of 2019, only halted by COVID-related stay-at-home orders. However, as lockdown measures lift, the pro-Beijing party is rushing to fortify its political posit...

After months of intense lockdowns and anxiety about continually rising case numbers, new COVID cases in Asia have mostly decreased and, in some countries, disappeared. This report notes these countries are focusing on gr...

While the West is now confronting COVID-19, the Asia-Pacific region faces two new issues: for some, dealing with the second wave of cases that travelers have imported from the West; and for others, carefully reopening th...

Nearly two months after the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, verified cases have surged and deaths have far surpassed the mortality rate for the early 2000s SARS outbreak. Efforts to contain the virus have been effective...

In 2019, there was a global increase in authoritarianism and nationalism as well as unprecedented civil unrest. In the Asia-Pacific region, communities and countries grappled with identity in a modern world, the spread o...

Chinese authorities have detained OSAC constituents traveling from Hong Kong to mainland China for various reasons. This OSAC infographic provides background information and tips for traveling securely in China.

OSAC’s Asia-Pacific Team conducted a benchmarking survey between November 11 and November 15 regarding the ongoing protest activity in Hong Kong. This report outlines the survey's results.

The following is a summary of key takeaways presented during the OSAC Pan-Asia Regional Council (PARC) 2019 Annual Meeting held in Singapore on October 2-3, 2019.

In October, OSAC asked U.S. private-sector security managers about the effect of the protests in Hong Kong that have been ongoing for over two months. This report details the findings of that bench marking survey. This r...

Escalating protests have rocked Hong Kong for nearly 20 weeks, leaving many in the private sector wondering where the building tensions will lead. This report examines the current climate, organizational security risks,...