Philippines protests China’s fishing ban in East Sea World

Philippines protests China’s fishing ban in East Sea

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has filed a diplomatic protest against China’s unilateral imposition of a fishing moratorium in the East Sea (known in the Philippines as the West Philippine Sea and internationally as the South China Sea).
Malaysia protests China’s violation of waters World

Malaysia protests China’s violation of waters

The Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called in Ambassador of China Ouyang Yujing to convey Malaysia’s position and protest against the presence and activities of Chinese vessels in its waters.
Vietnam protests establishment of so-called Sansha city Politics

Vietnam protests establishment of so-called Sansha city

Vietnam strongly protests the establishment of the so-called Sansha city in Phu Lam Island in Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago and related activities as they seriously violate Vietnam’s sovereignty, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on October 15.
US Defence Secretary protests provocative acts in East Sea World

US Defence Secretary protests provocative acts in East Sea

US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper on August 26 warned that China’s plan to modernise military forces will embolden its provocative behaviours in the South China Sea, which is called the East Sea in Vietnam, and the East China Sea.
Thailand needs to restructure to promote trade, investment: official World

Thailand needs to restructure to promote trade, investment: official

Thailand needs to restructure the export, import and investment sectors to cope with mounting external risks, particularly from the ongoing trade war, the Brexit impasse and the international geopolitical situation, said Boonyarit Kalayanamit, permanent commerce secretary.
Indonesia: Public backs revocation of new anti-corruption law World

Indonesia: Public backs revocation of new anti-corruption law

Most participants in a recent study conducted by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) showed their support toward the revocation of the revision of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Law, which is said to contain articles that would weaken the antigraft body.
Indonesian police reveal broader plot behind protests World

Indonesian police reveal broader plot behind protests

The Indonesian police on May 27 revealed a broader plot behind protests that turned violent in Jakarta last week, after the General Election Commission announced the final results of presidential and parliament election 2019.