The Singapore Straits alone recorded 57 incidents, accounting for roughly 63% of globally reported cases – a dramatic increase from the 15 incidents reported in these waters during the first half of 2024.
... urging caution following a rise in armed robbery incidents in the Singapore Straits, which has driven this maritime crime to its highest level since 2020.
The Piracy Reporting Center is urging caution and expressing strong concern, noting that the rise of incidents in the Singapore Strait corresponds to a critical shipping route handling nearly a third of global trade flows.
On 2 July, 2025, the ReCAAP ISC issued an alert on the continued occurrence of incidents of sea robbery onboard ships while underway in the Singapore Strait and warns a possibility of further incidents.
Straits Financial Services has expanded its technology partnership with Integral, extending operations to the SG1 data center in Singapore as it strengthens its presence in Asia’s fast-growing precious metals markets.