The South China Sea training focused on combat support; the PLAN would expect to hold the South China Sea as a defensive block for the PLA’s southern flank during a Taiwan Strait contingency.

LOMBOK, Indonesia – Lying east of Bali, the island of Lombok is often referred to as “Bali’s little sister”. Quieter and less developed, tourism has long taken a back seat to Bali’s ...

Thailand is laying the ground for a $29bn rail project to allow ships to bypass the busy Malacca Strait between Malaysia and Singapore. The “Landbridge” scheme will see a new link for cargo ...

Indonesia’s maritime strategy prioritises securing vital waterways, such as the Lombok Strait, to safeguard its sovereignty and regional stability. Given Australia and Indonesia’s shared interest in ...

It also includes critical maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Malacca, Taiwan Strait, the Bab-al-Mandeb, Straits of Lombok and Sunda, the South China Sea, etc., which are vital for global trade ...

Bluebridge has announced it will buy a new ship to replace its 28-year-old Cook Strait ferry. The company currently sails its Strait Feronia and Connemara ferries through the route between the North ...

StraitNZ Bluebridge has reached agreement to acquire the Stena Livia vessel from European based Stena Line as part of its ongoing investment in Cook Strait infrastructure and capacity. Currently ...

Bluebridge has announced it will buy a newer ship to replace its 28-year-old Cook Strait ferry. The company currently sails its Strait Feronia and Connemara ferries through the route between the ...

StraitNZ Chief Executive Shane McMahon says the privately held Bluebridge is delighted to have secured this high-quality vessel as part of its continued commitment to upgrade services for customers ...

Views are across the Lombok Strait. What makes Amankila stand out from other luxury Bali hotels is that it is situated in Karangasem, one of Bali’s most traditional regencies, offering easy access to ...