South East Asia

  • Banned ship docks in Japan

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    Ryong Rim reportedly stayed in port for nine hours. Banned N Korea ship docks at Japan port: Report Despite facing a UN Security Council ban, a North Korean ship has […]

  • Hijack off Malaysia

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    Second hijacking for cargo this year. Barge carrying 3,900 tonnes of palm oil from Bintulu robbed Raymond Tan SIBU: A tugboat towing a barge with a crew of nine carrying […]

  • S. Korea’s new naval base

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    Country needs to broaden its strategic horizons. A Glimpse into South Korea’s New Naval Base on Jeju Island Euan Graham Four years ago I wrote about South Korea’s strategically far-sighted […]

  • Trilateral patrols in the Sulu Sea

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    Hopes aren’t high. Trilateral patrols in the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas: Don’t expect too much Ristian Supriyanto Notoriously described as the ‘terrorist transit triangle’ (T3), the Sulu-Sulawesi Seas have recaptured global attention […]

  • Abu Sayyaf a major terror threat?

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    The resurgent Abu Sayyaf terrorist group is flying the Isis flag in the Philippines – but not everyone is convinced by their posturing. Does Abu Sayyaf pose a major terror […]

  • Indonesia: piracy a myth

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    Interesting comments from Indonesian official. Piracy is a myth, illegal fishing more pressing concern: Official Anggi M. Lubis Piracy in Southeast Asia is a myth that overlooks the real threats […]

  • Joint patrols launched

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    Patrols finally underway to secure waters. Indonesia, Philippines launch coordinated border patrols to curb maritime piracy The navies of Indonesia and the Philippines have launched coordinated border patrols to address […]

  • ASEAN nations sign accord

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    The 10th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Joint Declaration laid out the ASEAN countries’ commitment to promoting regional peace and security.   ASEAN defence ministers sign joint declaration on combating terrorism […]

  • Closer US, Vietnam ties urged

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    US continues strategic SE Asia engagements. McCain Pushing for More U.S. Naval Engagement with Vietnam By: Sam LaGrone The chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee is pushing for more […]

  • China’s Spratly plans

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    Lighthouses planned for Paracel Islands, too. China plans base station for rescue operations in South China Sea A Chinese government bureau is planning a base station for an advanced rescue […]

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