Philippine Coast Guard

Malaysia Protests Philippines’ New Maritime Laws Amidst Ongoing South China Sea Dispute

Malaysia announced that it will formally send a protest note to the Philippines over new maritime laws recently enacted by Manila. This diplomatic action, confirmed by Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin, underscores escalating tensions surrounding overlapping territorial claims in...
South China Sea

Territorial Disputes in South China Sea: China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Other Southeast Asian Nations

Territorial disputes in the South China Sea represent one of the most complex and contentious geopolitical conflicts in the world today. This vast body of water, covering approximately 3.5 million square kilometers, is bordered by several nations, including China, Vietnam,...
Chinese Coast Guard- South China Sea

Manila and Beijing’s Provisional Agreement on South China Sea: Step Towards De-escalation?

Manila announced a "provisional agreement" with Beijing aimed at establishing an arrangement in the contentious South China Sea region that both sides can tolerate—without renouncing their territorial claims. This announcement comes in the wake of heightened tensions and a recent...
South China Sea

China’s Future in the South China Sea: Will It Continue to Follow the Doctrine?

The South China Sea, a region of significant geopolitical importance, has been a source of international concern and tension for decades due to China's claims to vast portions of the strategic waterway. China's actions in the region, including the construction...
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Strengthening Intra-ASEAN Ties for Regional Growth

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is focusing on strengthening its intra-regional ties to promote stability, prosperity, and resilience in a rapidly changing global landscape. As regional dynamics evolve, the need for ASEAN member nations to strengthen cooperation within...
S Jaishankar

ASEAN: India committed free and open Indo-Pacific

Jakarta India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday hit out at China, saying the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must commit to a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific with respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Foreign...
South East Asia

South East Asia Map

Southeast Asia is a region located in the southeastern part of Asia, consisting of 11 countries: Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The region is located between the Indian Ocean and the...
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How is brown cloud in Asia?

The "Asian Brown Cloud" is a significant environmental issue in Asia, The environment and ecology, air pollution, or regional studies. The cloud is composed of particulate matter and other pollutants from human activities such as burning fossil fuels, biomass, and...