Philippines just the latest to spot, protest against Chinese spy ship
The 6,000-ton Dongdiao-class ships are fitted with sophisticated communications systems and radars designed to monitor and eavesdrop on other militaries.
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Asean will remain important to Korea under new leadership
While there will be changes in certain details, South Korea will stay engaged with its Asean counterparts.
Russian invasion may embolden China, spelling trouble for Asean
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India’s ‘dismissive’ stance on missile issue ‘worrisome’: Pakistan security adviser
The statement is the latest in a string of responses by Pakistan and the country's politicians in the days following the March 9 incident.
Chinese ship ‘spied on PH-US war games’: Philippines
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When Thai bamboo diplomacy is no longer a driving force in region
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Spratly Islands must become a ‘stronghold’ protecting Vietnam’s sovereignty: PM
He also ordered Khanh Hoa province to build Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands into a socio-economic and cultural centre on the sea.
Philippines summons Chinese envoy after China Navy’s illegal incursions in Sulu Sea
The authorities say a People’s Liberation Army–Navy Electronic Reconnaissance Ship entered Philippine waters without permission and lingered in the area for three days.
Mekong River data sharing key to impact measurement: Cambodia minister
He also asked countries to share more hydrological data, so as to accurately gauge how low or high water flow is affecting the region’s socio-economic wellbeing.
Cambodia, Thailand tighten naval ties
The commitment was made during a meeting between RCAF commander-in-chief General Vong Pisen and Thai navy deputy commander Somprasong Nilsamai.