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  • Britain earmarks $3.56M for anti-piracy

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    Britain says it has earmarked $3.56 million to support U.N. anti-piracy efforts that seek to build prisons and upgrade the justice system in Somalia. Britain earmarks $3.56M for anti-piracy LONDON, […]

  • Pak to release all Indian fishermen

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    All Indian fishermen being held in Pakistani jails will be released soon as a goodwill gesture, Interior Minister Rehman Malik announced to the media today. Pak to release all Indian […]

  • US inflames island dispute

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    The Obama administration has entered the dispute between Japan and China over sovereignty of the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in the East China Sea, further inflaming tensions. US inflames island dispute between […]

  • Russia’s Maritime Investment Plan

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    Russia has outlined it’s procurement plan, valued at USD42 billion, that is intended to revitalise the national naval and commercial marine sectors up to 2030. Russia outlines USD42 billion naval […]

  • Japan & Vietnam Agree Security Ties

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    Japan and Vietnam, both involved in territorial rows with China,  agree to strengthen security ties on the first leg of Abe’s tour of Southeast Asia. Japan, Vietnam agree to deepen […]

  • Call with the Somali President

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    After their call, the leaders confirmed that the UK and Somali governments will co-host an international conference on Somalia on 7 May in the UK. Prime Minister’s call with the […]

  • Vietnam, France defense cooperation

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    Maritime security was one of the areas suggested for enhanced cooperation at the third session of the Vietnam-France Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation in Hanoi.   Vietnam, France hold 3rd […]

  • Japan protests over China ships

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    Japan has summoned the Chinese ambassador to protest against the presence of government ships in waters around the disputed islands known as Senkaku or Diaoyu. Japan protests over China ships […]

  • Japan sends envoy to soothe ties with South Korea

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    In an attempt to soothe diplomatic relations following a prolonged row over disputed islands, Japan has sent an envoy to meet the South Korean president-elect. Japan sends envoy to soothe […]

  • Sea Row Tops ASEAN Agenda

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    During a press briefing in the capital, officials outlined Brunei’s political and security priorities as it takes the helm of ASEAN for the second time. Sea row tops ASEAN agenda […]

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