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Vietnam builds up defences against China in Spratly Islands
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], February 24 (ANI): Amid the growing activities in the South China Sea region by Beijing, Vietnam has been building up its defences in the Spratly Islands for the past two years "to ensure it can strike Chinese facilities".
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India signs USD 50 mln LoC agreement to boost Maldives' maritime capabilit
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New Delhi [India], February 21 (ANI): India has signed a USD 50 million line of credit (LoC) agreement with the Maldives to facilitate maritime capability building of the island nations.
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France sends warships to South China Sea, ahead of maritime exercise with
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Paris [France], February 20 (ANI): Stepping up its presence in the South China Sea, France has planned two voyages through the disputed waters.
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China's new coast guard law might escalate maritime disputes, says US
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Washington [US], February 20 (ANI): The United States on Friday expressed concern over China's recently enacted coast guard law, saying it may escalate ongoing territorial and maritime disputes.
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Australia reiterates commitment to deepen cooperation at 3rd Quad foreign
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Canberra [Australia], February 19 (ANI): Australia on Friday reiterated their commitment to deepen Quad cooperation on regional priorities ranging from the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, maritime security, infrastructure, supply chain resilience, counter-terrorism, humanitarian assist
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Adani Ports acquires Dighi Port, earmarks Rs 10,000 crore to build new gat
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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], February 17 (ANI): Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has completed the acquisition of 100 per cent stake of Dighi Port Ltd (DPL) for Rs 705 crore.
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India joins Iran-Russia's two-day navy exercise
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Tehran [Iran], February 17 (ANI): India has joined Iran and Russia in a two-day navy exercise dubbed "Iran-Russia Maritime Security Belt 2021" in the northern part of the Indian Ocean.
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Japan debating on response to China's new coast guard law
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Osaka [Japan], February 15 (ANI): Amid the growing belligerence of China in the East and South China Sea following Beijing's enactment of a new coast guard law, Japan is now deliberating on an apt response to the legislation, which is poised to escalate tensions in the region.
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24 countries set to participate in 2nd Maritime India Summit-2021
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 11 (ANI): Around 20,000 delegates will participate, 24 partner countries will join and more than 400 projects are set to be showcased in the 2nd edition of Maritime India Summit (MIS) 2021 to be held virtually from March 2-4.
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Japanese submarine collides with commercial vessel, 3 injured
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Tokyo [Japan], February 9 (ANI/Xinhua): A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine collided with a commercial vessel on Monday in the Pacific Ocean off the western main island of Shikoku, slightly injuring three crew members on the submarine, government officials said.
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Fiji stops all maritime transport as precautionary measure for tropical de
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Suva [Fiji], February 9 (ANI/Xinhua): The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) has directed that all maritime transport ceases from midday Tuesday due to damaging winds caused by tropical depression TD09F which brings heavy rain and flash flooding in low lying areas likely to affect visi
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Tokyo conveys 'strong concerns' to Beijing over new coast guard law
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 6 (ANI): Japan conveyed its 'strong concerns' to China over Beijing's new law that allows its coast guard to use military force in waters the country claims, during a video meeting on maritime issues on Wednesday, reported the Japan Times.
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