Japan, Asean agree to boost maritime security cooperation
By AFP and published by CNA Tokyo – Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed today (Dec, 17) to boost dialogue and cooperation in “maritime security” in the face of China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea, a vital trade corridor, and its increased deployment of vessels and […]
Read MoreMore lifeguards at Patong beach as 4 a.m. night venue closing rolls on
WITH night venues at Phuket’s Patong beach zone now allowed to stay open till 4 a.m. provincial authorities have ordered lifeguards to closely watch Patong beach as they are afraid tourists might go swimming after they have shut, TV Channel 7 and Matichon newspaper said today (Dec. 17). Phuket is among four provinces aside […]
Read MoreMyanmar ethnic minority fighters seize town from military
By AFP and published by CNA ETHNIC minority fighters battling Myanmar’s junta said on Saturday (Dec. 16) they seized a trading hub in Shan state, days after China said it had mediated a temporary ceasefire. Clashes have raged across Myanmar’s northern Shan state since the Arakan Army (AA), the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army […]
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