South East Asia

  • China ships evacuate Vietnam workers

    Two of four ships evacuating Chinese workers from Vietnam are now returning home, Chinese state media say, after protests over a territorial dispute. China ships evacuate Vietnam workers after protests […]

  • Asia, Europe mull maritime security

    Officials hold extensive discussions on improving maritime security cooperation Asia, Europe mull better maritime security cooperation BEIJING, May 12 — Officials and experts from Asia and Europe held extensive discussions […]

  • Navy checks reports of Chinese ships

    MANILA – The Navy is looking into reports about the presence of two Chinese warships in Panatag Navy checks reports of Chinese ships in Panatag By Alexis Romero, The Philippine […]

  • Vietnam Lawyers demand removal of illegal Chinese oil rig

    The Vietnam Lawyers Federation (VLF) on Sunday issued a statement opposing the illegal operation of China’s oil rig Vietnam Lawyers Federation demands removal of illegal Chinese oil rig The Vietnam […]

  • Sabah rep calls for revamp of security

    A Sabah lawmaker has proposed that the state government deal with the state’s porous maritime borders Sabah rep calls for total revamp of border security A Sabah lawmaker today proposed […]

  • Crew missing after vessel sinks off Hong Kong

    At least 11 crew members have been reported missing after two ships collided off the coast of southern Hong Kong, a police official said. Crew missing after vessel sinks off […]

  • US and Philippines begin annual military exercises

    About 5,500 troops from the United States and the Philippines have begun a military exercise, amid tensions between Manila and China. US and Philippines begin annual military exercises About 5,500 […]

  • North Korea conducts live-fire drill

    North Korea has conducted a live-fire drill near the disputed maritime border, Seoul officials say, but no shells fell in South Korean waters. North Korea conducts live-fire drill near disputed […]

  • Military deal tops Philippine agenda

    US President Barack Obama has arrived in the Philippines on the final leg of his Asia tour, as the two sides signed a military co-operation deal. Obama in Asia: Military […]

  • Would China fight for disputed islands?

    US President Barack Obama touched down in Japan on Wednesday to hold talks with America’s key Asian ally. China’s leaders will be watching the visit from afar. Would China fight […]