Trump to visit Philippines, Vietnam

U.S. President Trump will head to the Philippines and Vietnam in November to attend a trio of international summit meetings, Vice President Pence told reporters Thursday.

21/04/2017

Philippines hopeful South China Sea code framework done in 2017

The Philippines is hopeful that the framework of the code of conduct for the South China Sea dispute would be completed during its chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations this year.

20/04/2017

Weekly Bulletin 3/4-9/4

Chinese Navy commissions sub killer stealth warship for service in SCS; Duterte: Occupy PH islands in South China Sea; ASEAN progresses on South China Sea code of conduct framework; China – US to boost dialogues and cooperation…

19/04/2017

Weekly News 17/4-23/4

-(The Hill 20/4) Trump to visit Philippines, Vietnam: US Vice President Mike Pence said Trump hopes to work with ASEAN on security issues, trade and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. -(PhilStar 20/4) Philippines hopeful South China Sea code framework done in 2017: There has been increasing level of trust and confidence among the parties.

18/04/2017

China's 2017 fishing ban a threat to maritime rule-based order

China's 2017 fishing moratorium constitutes a severe violation of UNCLOS, which accords all the countries sovereign rights and jurisdiction over their Exclusive Economic Zones. 

13/04/2017

Philippines' Duterte cancels visit to disputed South China Sea island

Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte has canceled a planned visit to an island the Philippines claims in the disputed South China Sea, after Beijing warned him against the visit.

13/04/2017

Weekly News 10/4-16/4

-(Reuters 13/4) Philippines' Duterte cancels visit to disputed South China Sea island, after Beijing warned him against the visit. -(India-Briefing 12/4) Indian Navy Set to Patrol Malacca Straits Gateway to South China Sea: The move also signals that India is ready to take on greater responsibilities in acting as a counterweight to the perceived Chinese naval might.

10/04/2017

Weekly Bulletin 27/3-2/4

China’s big three near completion; China calls for cooperation on South China Sea; Philippine military gets 2 additional FA-50 fighter jets; PH, China to tackle maritime row in May...

05/04/2017

Weekly News 3/4-9/4

-(Reuters 6/4) China fighter plane spotted on South China Sea island: “This isn’t a first, but it’s the first time in a year," said AMTI director Greg Poling. -(CNN 6/4) Duterte orders Philippines military to occupy islands: Duterte's comments seem to mark a departure from his previous policy, and suggests a desire to pursue the type of militarization Beijing has been accused of bringing to the...

04/04/2017

Weekly News 27/3-2/4

-(The Bangkok Post 31/3) Asean, China debate South China Sea code: All 10 Asean members and China will take the draft document home, with discussions on it to resume at a meeting of senior officials in May to be held in China. -(Vietnamplus 30/3) Vietnam protests Taiwan (China)’s live-fire drill in Vietnam’s waters, demanding that Taiwan not to repeat such activity.

27/03/2017