China law empowers coast guard to use force amid disputes

BEIJING, Jan 23 (AP): China has authorised its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels and destroy structures on features it claims, potentially raising the possibility of clashes with regional maritime rivals.

Musk targets telecom for next disruption with Starlink Internet

Elon Musk became the world’s richest person this month by upending the global auto industry and disrupting aerospace heavyweights with reusable rockets. Now he’s setting his sights on another business dominated by entrenched incumbents: telecommunications.

China science, technology news summary -- Jan. 21

BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.

China's space tracking ship completes satellite launch monitoring

ABOARD YUANWANG-5, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- China's space tracking ship Yuanwang-5 completed its mission in the Pacific Ocean to monitor and ensure the launch of the Tiantong 1-03 satellite on Wednesday.

MMEA seizes 14 'bubu naga' fish traps in waters off Penang

GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has seized 14 “bubu naga” fish traps at several locations in Sungai Kerian on Tuesday (Jan 19).

Utilise European nations’ involvement to help stabilise Indo-Pacific region

S'pore plans for more than 30 new Covid-19 jab centres for its vaccine drive; 30 cases reported on Tues (Jan 19)

SINGAPORE, Jan 19 (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore is preparing to take its vaccination programme into high gear as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage around the world, with plans for new centres and roving teams that could potentially deliver more than 70,000 shots daily across the island.

PLA troops in South China Sea learn ‘essential’ battlefield English

Improved language skills will avoid misunderstandings during increasing engagements with other forces in flashpoint waterwayRecent exercise in Paracel Islands included drills using English, according to Chinese state broadcaster

Singapore urges national airline to be first to vaccinate all staff; 4 new Covid-19 cases - two in community

SINGAPORE, Jan 18 (Reuters): Singapore on Monday urged workers at its national airline to help make it the world's first carrier with all staff vaccinated against COVID-19, with Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Phong Choon also encouraging employees to receive shots.

Asean countries visit boosts solidarity against pandemic, development cooperation, says Wang Yi

BEIJING, Jan 18 (Xinhua): Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi says many milestones were achieved during an interview with the media after concluding his trips to Myanmar, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines.