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Thailand, India begin joint naval exercise
Thailand and India on October 19 began a joint naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal that involved helicopters from ships of both nations, according to Indian defence officials.
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India, Thailand, Singapore hold first maritime exercise
The Indian navy on September 16 began a trilateral exercise with counterparts from Thailand and Singapore at Port Blair on Adaman and Nicobar islands, according to the Indian news agency ANI.
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Two Indian naval ships visit Vietnam
Two ships INS Kolkata and INS Shakti of the Indian Navy docked at the Cam Ranh International Port in the south central province of Khanh Hoa on April 13, beginning a four-day visit to Vietnam.
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Thailand, US hold anti-submarine exercise in Indian Ocean
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) and US Navy began a five-day anti-submarine exercise in the Andaman Sea, part of the Indian Ocean, on April 25.
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Two Japanese ships visit Philippines
A helicopter carrier and a guided-missile destroyer of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force arrived in the Philippines on a four-day visit aimed at deepening relations between the two countries
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US naval ship visits Da Nang
The guided-missile destroyer USS John S McCain of the US Navy docked at Tien Sa port, Da Nang on September 28, beginning a four-day friendly visit to the central city.
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US destroyer approaches Fiery Cross Reef in East Sea
Guided missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence of the US Navy traveled within 12 nautical miles (22 km) of Chu Thap (Fiery Cross) Reef in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago.
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US lawmakers call for strengthened marine security in East Sea
Some members of the US Congress urged the Obama administration to help strengthen marine security in the South China Sea (known as Bien Dong or East Sea in Vietnam).
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UN chief calls for respect for international law in East Sea
The parties involved in disputes in the East Sea need to exercise restraint and settle disputes by peaceful means, through dialogues and in line with international law, said UN Chief Ban Ki-moon.
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Nations voice respect for aviation and navigation freedom in East Sea
Leaders from a number of countries in Asia-Pacific have raised their voices to affirm their countries’ respect for the right of aviation and navigation freedom in the East Sea.
Politics
US warship sails near illegally built islands on East Sea
A US guided missile destroyer USS Lassen navigated within 12 nautical miles of artificial islands China is building in the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, the AFP news agency reported.
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Search for missing Malaysian jetliner maintained
Massive search for the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 that went mission
on March 8 was underway on March 11 with the participation of 30
aircraft and 40 ships sent by more than 10 countries, including Vietnam,
the US, China, Australia, and Singapore.
Int’l organisations deliver flood aid to Thailand
The Thai capital city of Bangkok remains on heightened alert , when
water level in Chao Phrayah river is likely to rise to 2.60 - 2.65
metres above the sea level between Oct. 29 and 31.
