JUBA: Chinese-Malaysian oil firm Petrodar, the main oil operator in South Sudan, denied on Sunday that it had helped Sudan seize any southern oil, after Juba accused Chinese firms of cooperating with Khartoum in a row between the two countries. South Sudan is locked in a conflict with Sudan over oil payments. The landlocked nation …
Read more »In the wake of the United States forging alliances in the region, China has softened its stand on the South China Sea disputes saying that it is ready to explore solutions with the countries involved under reasonable conditions. “China is ready to consider exploring solutions to the South China Sea disputes with all relevant parties …
Read more »In the wake of the United States forging alliances in the region, China has softened its stand on the South China Sea disputes saying that it is ready to explore solutions with the countries involved under reasonable conditions. “China is ready to consider exploring solutions to the South China Sea disputes with all relevant parties …
Read more »Russian wrinkle in the South China SeaBy Al Labita MANILA – A recently concluded three-day port call by three Russian warships in Manila has sparked speculation that Moscow may be angling to wade into the intensifying Spratly Islands dispute in the South China Sea. The warships, including the …
Read more »SINGAPORE/LONDON – Vietnam is opening up to Western defence firms as tensions in the South China Sea trigger subdued yet growing warnings of a regional arms race, defence executives and security analysts said on Friday. The Communist-ruled country is one of several Southeast Asian nations seeking to expand surveillance and maritime patrol capabilities, sparking fierce …
Read more »SINGAPORE/LONDON – Vietnam is opening up to Western defence firms as tensions in the South China Sea trigger subdued yet growing warnings of a regional arms race, defence executives and security analysts said on Friday. The Communist-ruled country is one of several Southeast Asian nations seeking to expand surveillance and maritime patrol capabilities, sparking fierce …
Read more »February 7, 2012 Deva Ridzam–www.nst.com.my South China Sea: Pearls of Opportunity in Murky Waters by Deva M. Ridzam “A win-win solution is possible, one based on accommodation, consensus, cooperation and international rules. The issues are too complex and diverse to be solved by officials. Strong leadership from the very top is needed.” In the early …
Read more »February 7, 2012 Deva Ridzam–www.nst.com.my South China Sea: Pearls of Opportunity in Murky Waters by Deva M. Ridzam “A win-win solution is possible, one based on accommodation, consensus, cooperation and international rules. The issues are too complex and diverse to be solved by officials. Strong leadership from the very top is needed.” In the early …
Read more »February 7, 2012 Deva Ridzam–www.nst.com.my South China Sea: Pearls of Opportunity in Murky Waters by Deva M. Ridzam “A win-win solution is possible, one based on accommodation, consensus, cooperation and international rules. The issues are too complex and diverse to be solved by officials. Strong leadership from the very top is needed.” In the early …
Read more »MANILA (Reuters) – The United States is seeking more access to Philippines ports and airfields to re-fuel and service its warships and planes, diplomatic and military sources said on Thursday, expanding its presence at a time of tension with China in the South China Sea. But it is not trying to reopen military bases there. …
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