South East Asia
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South China Sea progress call
Addressing Asean, US Secretary of State John Kerry has called for progress on a code of conduct governing maritime disputes in the South China Sea. John Kerry in South China […]
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Island Woes for Arsenal FC
The ‘cat that made it to Manchester on the back of a van’ story this week regards Arsenal FC’s latest woes; it appears that the world famous football club has […]
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A New Maritime Security Policy?
China’s growing assertiveness is a source of worry for its neighbours. Several are concerned about China’s growing sensitivity and assertiveness on issues of sovereignty and territorial integrity Is China adopting a […]
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Crew Held in Philippines
Eighteen Vietnamese crew members have been detained after their ship the Unicorn Logger hit a coral reef in the central Philippines, the coastguard has said ‘Reef crash’ Vietnamese cargo crew […]
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Avoiding Reliance on Marsec Regime
From a strategic point of view, the importance of the straits of Malacca, Lombok and Sunda is unquestionable. In 2002 alone, Southeast Asian countries imported 10.3 million barrels of oil […]
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UN and Japan sign agreement
The UN and Japan have agreed to enhance cooperation to fight the trade of illicit narcotics and human trafficking, as well as terrorism and cybercrime. UN and Japan sign agreement […]
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China general defends role in disputes
A senior Chinese general has rejected criticism over his country’s role in territorial disputes in the South and East China seas, insisting China wants peaceful development. China general defends maritime […]
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Taiwan-Philippines maritime row
“During the times when we don’t see them, we get 1,000 or 2,000 flying fish in one catch. When they’re around, […] perhaps only 100,” Resources at heart of Taiwan-Philippines […]
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Japan renew maritime security commitment with Philippines
In their efforts to strengthen their strategic partnership, the Philippines and Japan have renewed their commitment to advancing cooperation in the field of maritime security. Japan renew maritime security commitment […]
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North Korean leader sends envoy to China
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a special envoy to Beijing, state media has announced, amid cooling relations between the two neighbours. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sends envoy […]
