Tag: south-east asia

  • Piracy on the rise in SE Asia

    A series of incidents in recent weeks has highlighted the ongoing problem in the region. Piracy on the rise in SE Asia Piracy in the Indian Ocean may well be […]

  • Hijacking Raises Piracy Fears

    The hijacking of a Thai oil tanker is raising fears that piracy is escalating Latest High Seas Hijacking Raises Piracy Fears in Southeast Asia By CELINE FERNANDEZ KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–The […]

  • Vietnam Lawyers demand removal of illegal Chinese oil rig

    The Vietnam Lawyers Federation (VLF) on Sunday issued a statement opposing the illegal operation of China’s oil rig Vietnam Lawyers Federation demands removal of illegal Chinese oil rig The Vietnam […]

  • Japan & Vietnam Agree Security Ties

    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 […]

  • Asian Piracy Threat

    Two recent hijackings have put south-east Asia back on the map of piracy hot spots but the dynamics of the attacks have differed from what has become the more common […]