South East Asia

  • Asia’s piracy fight

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    Abu Sayyaf threat persists. Asia expand piracy-fight Despite various initiatives, piracy is growing in Asia. The regional cooperation project has therefore now decided on further defense measures. At the recent General […]

  • China’s sub fleet

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    Underwater sabre rattling. China’s growing submarine force is ‘armed to the teeth’ — and the rest of the Pacific is racing to keep up Christopher Woody In October 2006, a […]

  • ASEAN Code of Conduct?

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    Summit draws nations with mixed views on Beijing’s moves in South China Sea Australian and ASEAN pursue maritime code of conduct KAORI TAKAHASHI SYDNEY — Southeast Asian leaders urged adoption […]

  • Indo’s patrol push

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    Keeping up with the neighbours. Indonesia pushes Southeast Asian countries to carry maritime patrolling Indonesia has lobbied Southeast Asian countries to carry out maritime patrols in the disputed South China […]

  • The dangers of SE Asia

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    Maritime safety and security concerns. Is Southeast Asia home to the most dangerous waters in the world? By Joe Baker Southeast Asia is home to some of the biggest shipping trade […]

  • PH, Aus in joint drills

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    Exercise will help suppress Abu Sayyaf in region. PH, Australia conduct joint maritime exercises By Nonoy E. Lacson Zamboanga City – The Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) started yesterday its […]

  • New K&R groups emerge

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    Esscom chief Hazani Ghazali says the groups are also involved in robbery. Esscom identifies 3 new kidnap-for-ransom groups KOTA KINABALU: The Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) has identified three new […]

  • US Drones for PH

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    Six Boeing Insitu ScanEagle drones for PH. US transfers six surveillance drones to Philippines MANILA: The United States handed over six surveillance drones to its ally the Philippines on Tuesday […]

  • PCG guards for Moro Gulf

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    Additional security boost for transits. PCG sea marshals deployed aboard ships going to Mindanao By Raymund Antonio Sea marshals from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) have been deployed aboard shipping […]

  • NK crackdown?

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    Despite prospect of talks, sanctions still apply. The US wants to board North Korean ships in international waters to enforce sanctions — here’s why it might not make a difference […]

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