ASEAN IN FOCUS

China’s ‘salami-slicing strategy’ against Philippines in disputed sea

By Matthew WALSH BEIJING, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - Ramming boats, building militarised islands and threatening perceived trespassers -- China…

Philippines says Chinese coast guard boarded navy vessels in South China Sea

MANILA, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Wednesday the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy…

Filipino sailor killed in Huthi attack on cargo ship: White House

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 (AFP) - A Filipino sailor was killed when Yemen's Huthi rebels attacked a bulk cargo carrier…

Philippines says navy officer severely injured in China Coast Guard ‘ramming’

MANILA, June 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines said Tuesday one of its navy personnel was severely injured after the…

US warns China after Philippines accuses ships of ramming boats

MANILA, June 17, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine government on Monday accused Chinese ships of ramming and damaging its boats…

Former Thai PM Thaksin charged with royal insult

BANGKOK, June 18, 2024 (AFP) - Thai prosecutors on Tuesday formally indicted influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra under the…

Philippine ship, Chinese vessel collide in South China Sea: Beijing

BEIJING, June 17, 2024 (AFP) - Philippine and Chinese vessels collided near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China…

Philippines submits UN claim to extended continental shelf

MANILA, June 16, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines has sought recognition from the United Nations for its claim to an…

Oil spill forces beach closure on Singapore’s Sentosa island

SINGAPORE, June 15, 2024 (AFP) - Beaches on Singapore's top resort island of Sentosa, which also house luxury waterfront homes,…

New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea

By Jing Xuan TENG SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (AFP) - New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which…

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