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Asean host avoids Chinese ire over disputed sea
Published on 23/04/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR/MANILA — Malaysia is steering clear of criticising China's actions in the South China Sea at a meeting of Southeast Asian leaders, a draft end-statement seen by Reuters shows, despite a push by the Philippines to denounce Beijing's reclamation work.
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Asean to push for South China Sea code
Published on 24/04/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR — Southeast Asian leaders will seek to speed up plans for a binding code of conduct with China governing behavior in the disputed South China Sea at a summit, Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman said on Friday.
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Big gas field found in S. China Sea
Published on 10/02/2015
» BEIJING - China said it recent gas discovery in the politically volatile South China Sea could yield 100 billion cubic metres of natural gas, underlining Beijing's determination to extract resources from waters claimed by several nations.
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Sea wall to protect Jakarta
Published on 09/10/2014
» JAKARTA — Indonesia on Thursday officially launched a US$263 million (8.52 billion baht) project to build a giant sea wall along the coast of its capital, Jakarta, in an attempt to protect businesses and homes from flooding.
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Sinking Cities
Asia focus, Published on 02/09/2019
» One of the most pressing challenges the world is facing as a result of climate change is rising sea levels. Scientists predict that oceans will rise by between 0.3 and 2.5 metres by 2100. This will put many coastal areas at risk, with potentially catastrophic consequences for large cities.
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I'nesia to sink illegal fishing vessels
Published on 04/12/2014
» JAKARTA — Starting Saturday, the Indonesian government will sink foreign ships conducting illegal, unreported and undocumented fishing operations along the country's sea borders, a cabinet minister said Thursday.
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Philippines urges Asean to 'stand up' to China
Published on 26/04/2015
» KUALA LUMPUR — The Philippines is urging the 10-member Southeast Asian Nations to take immediate steps to halt land reclamation by China in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, warning that failure to do so will see Beijing take "de facto control'' of the area.
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Diver films rubbish wasteland in Bali waters
AFP, Published on 08/03/2018
» NUSA PENIDA, Indonesia: Millions of tourists are drawn to Bali's palm-fringed scenery and rich marine life, but a British diver has released stark footage highlighting a growing problem in its famously crystal-clear waters: plastic rubbish.
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Rohingya missing after boat sinks
AFP, Published on 03/11/2013
» YANGON - A boat carrying almost 70 Rohingya Muslim refugees fleeing sectarian tensions capsized Sunday off Myanmar's coast, police said, leaving dozens missing in treacherous seas.
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Filipinos protest US military presence
Published on 14/08/2013
» MANILA - The Philippines and the United States on Wednesday opened talks on increased American military presence, amid protests by leftist groups warning against foreign interference.
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