Asia Pacific
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National Strikes at Australian Port Likely to Cause Disruptions
July 09: Stevedores started national strikes at DP World terminals across Australia on Monday, July 8, 2019. Around 1,800 stevedores walked off the job for 48 hours at the Brisbane […]
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China Denies U.S. Accusations of South China Sea Missile Tests
July 05: China’s Defence Ministry on Friday denied U.S. accusations that the Chinese military had recently carried out missile tests in the disputed South China Sea, saying instead that they […]
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Mauritius Ports Authority and Abu Dhabi Ports to Boost Indian Ocean Maritime Sector
July 02: Mauritius Ports Authority (MPA) and Abu Dhabi Ports have signed an agreement to enhance the maritime sector across the Indian Ocean, from port infrastructure and security to protecting […]
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Armed Gang Boards and Robs Tourist Boat Near Ouvea, New Caledonia
June 27: A boat carrying Australian tourists was attacked by a gang armed with rifles and machetes off the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, authorities said on Thursday (Jun […]
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China Raises Security Warning to Highest Level in Strait of Malacca
July 02: China has raised the security level for its vessels heading through the Strait of Malacca, a key Asian trade route and major oil choke point. The Chinese Ministry […]
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60 Japanese Coastguard Ships Deployed for G20 Protection in Osaka
July 02: The 2019 G20 summit was held last week on June 28-29 at the International Exhibition Center in Osaka. This was the first G20 summit to be hosted by […]
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Philippine Navy Intercepts Boat Trafficking 100 to Malaysia
June 18: Naval intelligence and members of the Inter-agency Council Against Trafficking intercepted a boat carrying at least 100 victims of human trafficking in waters off Zamboanga City on Tuesday […]
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Australia Planning New Port in North Expressly for Use by US Marines
June 24: Australia is planning to build a new deep-water port on its northern coast able to accommodate US Marine deployments as part of efforts to counter China’s growing presence […]
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Vietnam Seizes 7.5 Tons of Elephant Ivory, Pangolin Scales at Hai Phong Port
June 12: Authorities have seized 7.5 tons of elephant ivory and pangolin scales in one of Vietnam’s biggest wildlife trafficking cases. The 3.5 tons of ivory and 4 tons of […]
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Gunmen Kidnap Crew From Two Fishing Vessels Off Semporna, Sabah
UPDATE July 02: Confirmed reporting now states that nine hostages were taken, rather than 10. Therefore, all hostages were recovered on June 21. About ten perpetrators, likely members of the […]