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• 19/08/2010

  Wildcat strikes, labour shortages and a poorly educated workforce pose risks to companies in Viet Nam – new Maplecroft report

  A new labour standards report on Viet Nam, released by Maplecroft, pinpoints the risks and highlights the responses for companies and investors with interests in the country.
• 11/08/2010

  Labour and human rights concerns persist, despite South Africa’s progressive constitution – Maplecroft briefing

  South Africa’s constitution embodies many core labour rights and offers wide-ranging protection of civil and political rights.
• 05/08/2010

  Decentralisation and regulatory inconsistencies amongst top risks for business in fast-growing Indonesia – new Maplecroft report

  According to a new country report, released by Maplecroft, the decentralised government system in Indonesia is exacerbating key risks for the oil and gas sector; including transparency, corruption and land ownership.
• 28/07/2010

  Labour standards remain critical risk for firms manufacturing in China – new Maplecroft report

  A recent spate of stories focusing on electronics companies with manufacturing operations in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have highlighted poor labour standards and reputational risks relevant to all multinational corporations with subsidiaries and supply chains in China.
• 26/07/2010

  Maplecroft shortlisted for two awards in the 2010 Risk Management Awards

  Risk Management Professional, a magazine published in association with the Institute of Risk Managers, has shortlisted Maplecroft for two awards in its inaugural Risk Management Awards, which aim to recognise excellence and innovation in all facets of risk management.