by Our Defence Affairs Editor The most revealing part of Sri Lanka’s latest drug seizure may be the story behind the seizure rather than the 463 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine itself. The
The Port of Colombo witnessed a landmark development in Sri Lanka’s maritime sector with the historic maiden call of MV JI ZHE 6, operated by Hongkong Jihang International Shipping Co., Ltd, at the Colombo International
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Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pennsylvania) is leading a United States Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Sri Lanka from July 27 to 30 in a visit that places Colombo firmly within Washington’s broader Indo-Pacific strategy
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During the 13th round of Staff Talks between Sri Lanka and India, the atmosphere was optimistic. Both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening ties, collaborating on maritime security, enhancing cyber cooperation, and
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Pacific island nations are struggling to present a unified response following China’s recent missile test near Tuvalu, as analysts say differing national interests and varying relationships with Beijing have complicated efforts to
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The ship tracker in Kota Kinabalu, where I am — on the eastern edge of Malaysia — shows that 281 ships passed through the Malacca Strait on July 14, compared with 134
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South Korea’s competition watchdog has opened an investigation into Singapore-based container manufacturer Singamas Container and three Chinese container makers over allegations of price-fixing, according to a report by the Korea Economic Daily
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The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, has urged immediate global cooperation to secure the release of 44 seafarers currently being held captive by pirates and armed robbers in
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In the early weeks of war, one of the Persian Gulf’s most critical maritime arteries quietly became the stage for an extraordinary experiment in modern energy logistics. Just weeks into the conflict,
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Fiji, the Philippines and Sri Lanka are expanding the use of drones and other unmanned technologies as Indo-Pacific countries seek more cost-effective ways to improve maritime security, surveillance capabilities and emergency response
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The International Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea, known as the 2010 HNS Convention, is set to enter into
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