Tag: Indian Ocean

Propounded in 1971 by Sri Lanka at the UNGA, the concept is now challenged by perceptions of a threat from China

Container ship MSC MESSINA reportedly suffered fire in engine room in Indian ocean halfway between Sri Lanka and Malacca Strait, at around 1930 UTC Jun 24, Maritime Bulletin reported.

Remnants of China's biggest rocket landed in the Indian Ocean on Sunday, with most of its components destroyed upon re-entry into the atmosphere, ending days of speculation over where the debris would hit but drawing U.S. criticism over lack of transparency.

Defense Minister Wei Fenghe expressed China's displeasure over the Quad and sought Bangladesh's help to keep extra-regional powers out.

South Asia is more than a geographical entity. It has been shaped by history which is also a clue to the future, says Uditha Devapriya in Ceylon Today

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Secretary Adm.Prof. Jayanath Colombage on problems small nations face in the Indian Ocean Region

Colombo, Nov 29 (NIA) - Chinese tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka are projected to grow by a further 10.2 percent in the coming six months, an official said here on Tuesday. Jameson Wong, Director Business Development for the Asia-Pacific region at ForwardKeys, told the Asia Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference held in the capital that the number of Chinese visiting ...