Каталог новостей Юго-Восточной Азии, Австралии и Океании

WASHINGTON, March 31 — The United States is well aware of what China and Russia are doing to help Iran and are confronting those efforts where necessary, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a briefing on Tuesday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

NEW DELHI, March 31 — A day before Israel and the United States attacked Iran on February 28, the Indian‑flagged LPG tanker Pine Gas loaded cargo at the United Arab Emirates’ Ruwais port, hoping to reach home within a week. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Over 60% of Australians polled support such a move. Source: www.straitstimes.com

TAIPEI, March 31 — Taiwan should look at what happened to Hong Kong and not be naive about China’s intentions, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis said on Tuesday during a visit by U.S. lawmakers to discuss stalled defence spending. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia and Japan have reached an agreement to accelerate the development of the Abadi Field gas project in the … Source: en.antaranews.com

The Indonesian and Japanese governments strengthened both countries' cooperation in the tourism sector, covering … Source: en.antaranews.com

Officials said the new daytime brightness limits curb unnecessary glare. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Local suppliers are raising prices or limiting production volume as the oil supply crunch deepens. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The country previously used tax cuts during the 2022 energy crisis. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Thailand’s energy pricing system is facing mounting pressure as global oil markets remain volatile. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Cancellations reached as high as 70 per cent in the first two weeks of war. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Border officials will look out for items like subsidised packet cooking oil, sugar, flour and rice. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto invited “Japan’s participation” in the Indonesian economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Local refiners will be able to borrow crude oil from the national reserve and return the same volume later. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Fuel surcharge for flights from Incheon to New York and Chicago are set to jump by 200 per cent. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Despite its low GDP, gas-rich Terengganu state topped Malaysia’s 2024 Happiness Index. Source: www.straitstimes.com

KYIV, March 30 — Some of Ukraine’s allies have sent Kyiv «signals» about the possibility of scaling back its long-range strikes on Russia’s oil sector as global energy prices have surged, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

QUETTA, Pakistan, March 30 — A natural gas pipeline was blown up in southern Pakistan on Monday, suspending supply to several districts, an official said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Zenlayer, the distributed cloud for AI, today announced the launch of its Fabric Port service in Singapore, expanding … Source: en.antaranews.com

Pylontech (688063.SH), a global energy storage system provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with … Source: en.antaranews.com

Indonesia’s state logistics agency Perum Bulog has expanded its partnership with the National … Source: en.antaranews.com

Deputy for Food Availability and Stabilization at the National Food Agency (Bapanas) I Gusti Ketut Astawa stated that … Source: en.antaranews.com

Asia is set to face an oil shortage that will worsen through April and May. Source: www.straitstimes.com

SEOUL, March 30 — South Korea is considering extending driving curbs to the general public if global oil prices climb further, senior officials said, as authorities seek to rein in energy demand amid supply strains due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesia’s Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman said downstream processing is key to … Source: en.antaranews.com

The visit comes at a time when Beijing has ramped up military and political pressure on Taiwan. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesian immigration officers arrested a British fugitive listed on Interpol’s Red Notice shortly after he … Source: en.antaranews.com

TAIPEI, March 30 — U.S. lawmakers visiting Taipei on Monday urged approval of President Lai Ching-te’s stalled $40 billion defence budget, warning further delays risk undermining the island’s ability to deter Chinese military pressure even as Washington accelerates arms sales and security support. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Expanding restrictions to the private sector would be the first such move since the 1991 Gulf War. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The Philippines has seen the price of fuel hit historic highs since the US-Israeli war with Iran. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The government would also pause the road user charge on heavy vehicles for three months. Source: www.straitstimes.com

LONDON, March 29 — British counter terrorism officers are assisting police after a driver who struck pedestrians in the city of Derby on Saturday night was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police said on Sunday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo said the city’s bus rapid transit system, TransJakarta, has generated an … Source: en.antaranews.com

Kim said that North Korea’s defence capabilities had entered “a significant phase of change”. Source: www.straitstimes.com

There have been reports of ASEAN passport holders being extorted up to $250. Source: www.straitstimes.com

A shortfall in Middle East liquefied natural gas supply has rippled through the Indian economy. Source: www.straitstimes.com

SYDNEY, March 29 — Australia’s liquefied natural gas production remained disrupted and thousands were without power in the remote northwest on Sunday, more than a week after the Narelle storm system hit the country. Source: www.straitstimes.com

MANILA/HANOI, March 28 — The Philippines and China have resumed high-level talks this week over the disputed South China Sea, exploring preliminary steps toward oil and gas cooperation while addressing energy and fertilizer supply issues amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Philippine foreign ministry said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

National Development Planning Minister Rachmat Pambudy described the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program as key for … Source: en.antaranews.com

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) said innovation and research in the livestock sector are key to … Source: en.antaranews.com

The Indonesian government said on Friday that the country's economic stability remains strong amid global … Source: en.antaranews.com

He apologised to the public for the turmoil caused by the way oil prices have been managed. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Deputy Chair of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Amarulla Octavian called for stronger research … Source: en.antaranews.com

WASHINGTON, March 27 — Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East is expected later on Friday, according to a source briefed on the matter. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto emphasized that the Garuda Top High School … Source: en.antaranews.com

VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France, March 27 — Ukraine is close to clinching several security agreements — including with the UAE and Qatar — to counter Iranian attacks, its foreign minister said on Friday, adding that he saw scope to draw China into peace efforts to end the war with Russia. Source: www.straitstimes.com

LONDON, March 27 — An Afghan national was on Friday jailed for 15 years for raping a 12-year-old girl in Britain, a case that sparked local protests and a political row when his status as an asylum seeker was not initially disclosed by police. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The government has ensured that national energy remains secure amid global turmoil, especially amid conflicts … Source: en.antaranews.com

March 27 — Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement on defence cooperation that lays the foundation for future contracts, technological cooperation and investments, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Malaysia is prioritising its domestic needs, while China has suspended some exports of jet fuel and diesel. Source: www.straitstimes.com

NEW DELHI, March 27 — As India’s diplomats negotiated an accord that would ease punitive U.S. tariffs on the South Asian country’s exports in January, New Delhi slashed its purchases of Russian crude oil in a move that was widely seen as a painful concession to President Donald Trump. Source: www.straitstimes.com

MOSCOW, March 27 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the U.S. has been seeking control over the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea, which were damaged by mysterious blast in September 2022. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The meeting will revolve around the issues of oil, food and migration, he said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The duty cuts woudl absorb about 30 to 40 per cent of annual losses of oil marketing companies. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The environmental protection tax rate on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel will be slashed to zero. Source: www.straitstimes.com

MANILA, March 27 — The Philippines and France have signed a visiting forces agreement that would allow them to conduct joint military training in each other’s territory, as Manila expands defence ties amid rising tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants in Australia collectively supply about 5 per cent of the world’s LNG. Source: www.straitstimes.com

WASHINGTON, March 26 — President Donald Trump has been weighing whether to use ground forces to seize Iran’s strategic oil hub of Kharg Island, an operation analysts say could be achieved quickly, but leave U.S. troops in great peril and prolong rather than shorten the war. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Australian defence minister Richard Marles said Canberra had done all it was asked. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The Banten Police have foiled multiple drug and firearm smuggling attempts at Merak Port, Banten, throughout the Eid … Source: en.antaranews.com

The US looked forward to supplying Taiwan with more crude oil and natural gas, the diplomat said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The subsidised rate of RM1.99 (64 Singapore cents) per litre remains unchanged. Source: www.straitstimes.com

March 26 — The United States, Israel and Iran have laid out maximalist positions to end warfare that has set the Middle East aflame and threatened the global economy by choking off Gulf energy supplies. Source: www.straitstimes.com

He also said Malaysia’s government would maintain oil price subsidies. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Asia relies more heavily on crude oil, gas, fuel and fertiliser from the Middle East than other parts of the world. Source: www.straitstimes.com

ISTANBUL, March 26 — A marine drone struck a crude oil tanker that had departed Russia, causing an explosion in the Black Sea near Istanbul’s Bosphorus strait on Thursday, Turkey’s transportation minister said. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Asia remains the world's primary growth engine, with its economy forecast to expand by 4.5 percent in 2026, … Source: en.antaranews.com

A joint search and rescue team has recovered the body of British diver Robert Peter, 46, who was reported missing in … Source: en.antaranews.com

They were convicted of “supplying a foreign state with information prejudicial to national defence”. Source: www.straitstimes.com

MOSCOW, March 26 — An industrial area near one of Russia’s biggest oil refineries was damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack, a Russian official said on Thursday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

False social media posts claim that Taiwan will run out of liquefied natural gas within 11 days. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Japan has usually taken part in joint US-Philippine military exercises in the past as observers. Source: www.straitstimes.com

YAOUNDE, March 26 — Trade ministers will meet in Cameroon on Thursday for crucial discussions on reforming the World Trade Organization, as some diplomats and trade officials warn that without an agreement, countries may set trade rules outside the organisation. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The Philippines’ dwindling stocks were expected to last only another 45 days. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Analysts are calling for longer-term solutions to manage rising global oil prices amid the Iran war. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The Japanese government has decided to release about 80 million barrels of oil. Source: www.straitstimes.com

BrahMos is a company co-owned by the Indian and Russian governments. Source: www.straitstimes.com

This bi-annual maintenance will replace the coaches’ bogie and air-conditioning cooling coil. Source: www.straitstimes.com

March 9 — Saudi Arabia has begun oil output cuts, sources said on Monday, becoming the latest Gulf producer impacted by the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran which has halted ship traffic in the region and sent oil prices up nearly 30% to $119 a barrel on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com

ANKARA, March 9 — Turkey said on Monday that NATO air defences shot down a second ballistic missile that was fired from Iran and had entered Turkish airspace, warning it will take any necessary steps against threats. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Indonesian Navy personnel have foiled an attempt to smuggle about 1.4 tonnes of cyanide believed to have originated in … Source: en.antaranews.com

Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said subsidized fuel prices could increase if global oil prices … Source: en.antaranews.com

LONDON, March 9 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that his government was talking to international partners about what can be done to reduce the economic impact of the Iranian crisis on people and businesses. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Internal migration from conflict zones, foreign currency restrictions and a lack of trust in banks have fuelled «artificial demand» for property as a safe asset. Source: www.straitstimes.com

Fighting in the Middle East has disrupted shipping and sent global oil prices soaring. Source: www.straitstimes.com

ANKARA, March 9 — Turkey on Monday deployed six F-16 fighter jets and air defence systems to northern Cyprus to boost the security of the Turkish community there amid the war in Iran, the defence ministry said, adding that Ankara would take additional measures if needed. Source: www.straitstimes.com

The Indonesian government has requested that the World Trade Organization's Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) suspend … Source: en.antaranews.com

March 9 — Oil prices have soared while share markets have skidded on fears that the escalating U.S.-Israeli war on Iran will squeeze energy supplies and hamstring industries around the world. Source: www.straitstimes.com

SYDNEY, March 9 — Virtual private networks (VPNs) were among Australia’s most downloaded smartphone applications, usage data showed, while one of the world’s largest pornography distributors said it was blocking users as the country rolled out sweeping online age-restrictions on Monday. Source: www.straitstimes.com