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China to beef up support for emerging pillar industries

Tehran says its conditions must be met before the Strait of Hormuz can reopen, while Qatar continues mediation efforts to prevent a renewed conflict.

A series of strikes on cargo ships near Romania and Bulgaria has prompted Nato to strengthen its eastern flank with maritime patrol aircraft, radars and drones.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 34 persons after their motorized banca encountered engine trouble in Taytay Bay in Palawan on Monday. The passengers were aboard MBCA …

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recorded more than 83,000 passengers that have passed through ports nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 3, after the observance of All Saints’ Day and All …

China appears to be testing a stealthy new trimaran at sea, according to a photograph circulating on social media, in what could be a further effort to develop unconventional naval platforms. The …

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — A maritime industry executive today asked whether the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (...

Big Tech's lacklustre earnings and steep capital spending targets have unnerved Wall Street in recent days, putting the US midterm election verdict under greater scrutiny.

Aramco is exploring alternative export routes and additional overseas storage capacity, including a possible expansion of the East-West Pipeline, which transports Saudi crude to Red Sea export hubs.

Qatar's purchases are another sign that the US has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the global rethink of Middle East energy risk, marking a historical reversal of roles.

A coast guard station in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture, has confirmed the death of two Indonesian men who fell into the ocean while fishing on Sunday. According to Ibaraki…

Korea’s Navy and Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) launched the Seo Hui (SS-088), the nation’s second 3,600-ton Dosan Ahn Changho-class Batch-II diesel-electric attack submarine, during a ceremony at Hanwha Ocean’s Geoje Okpo …

Silver-hulled sea drones skim across the water as part of an exhibition in Taiwan where local and foreign companies are competing for a share of surging government investment in uncrewed vehicles to …

The United States has attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest in a series of covert, limited strikes ahead of the US midterm elections, as President Donald Trump …

The World Maritime Equipment Conference 2026 was held in Fuzhou, China, from October 16 to 19 under the theme of ...

The United States conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a US official said, as diplomatic efforts continued to avert another major escalation between Washington and …

As Chinese military pressure increases, Taiwan is pouring billions of dollars into aerial and sea drones, which have been widely used in Ukraine and Hormuz with devastating effect.

Brent crude fluctuated between gains and losses, trading lower at US$104.72 as investors weighed the state of peace talks between the US and Iran.

The Wall Street Journal reported the attack, describing it as the latest of a series of limited strikes Washington has secretly carried out against Iran in recent weeks.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Strong cooperation and a close working relationship between the Federal Governmen...

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The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in 7 provinces today, with the South hit hardest. Bangkok faces scattered thundershowers with gusty wind. The story Thailand weather today, 3 November: heavy …

President Donald Trump said a deal with Tehran 'could happen', as Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions.

The Philippines and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to boost bilateral ties, including cooperation on maritime security, economic relations and border management.

THE Philippine Navy's BRP Sierra Madre, an aging warship that has served as a military outpost at Ayungin Shoal for more than 27 years, carries a legacy of service spanning generations of …

MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen Filipino seafarers who were rescued after their ship was hit by maritime drones in the Black Sea returned to the Philippines on Monday, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration …

Kim Jong Un’s 80-meter luxury yacht, complete with a swimming pool and waterslides, spent about three months of summer 2026 anchored off the Kim family’s seaside villa in Wonsan, according to my …

Introduction Last week, Google and industry partners dismantled the XCPE backdoor which enrolled more than 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet. We assess with high confidence that the backdoor and botnet …

Prasarana itu akan diguna menyokong pusat data di Port Dickson selain untuk keperluan penduduk setempat.

The initiative will meet the needs of Google’s upcoming data centre in Port Dickson as well as the people.

CALAPAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has monitored 9,643 passengers at ports across the Southern Tagalog provinces during a six-hour period on Monday, All Souls’ Day, as authorities maintained heightened …

Tehran says the move would restore security to the Strait of Hormuz and allow the negotiating process to resume within a short period.

Beijing is accelerating production of its Type 071 amphibious transport docks by expanding construction to a second shipyard, potentially strengthening its ability to move troops and military equipment across the Taiwan Strait …

China and Oman have called for a peaceful resolution and full ceasefire between the US and Iran, stressing that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz must be restored. The call came …

China has traditionally played a low-key diplomatic role in the Middle East, but has stepped up efforts to try to help end tensions amid the US-Israeli war on Iran..

Diesel stockpiles in some areas are at 35-year lows for this time of the season, while others face an LNG supply gap of 600 billion cubic feet.

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) logged more than 23,000 passengers at ports nationwide by Monday midnight, as thousands traveled for the annual observance of All Souls’ Day. The PCG …

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Higher transportation costs and increased terminal fees at the Batangas International Port have been cited as reasons for the drop in vacationers visiting the province for All …

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 2 — The state government is still conducting a conceptual design study for the proposed Penang Th...

MANILA, Philippines — United States Ambassador to Manila Lee Lipton said the recent visit of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored the "genuine importance" the US places on Southeast Asia and on …