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June 25, 2025
China and India, the two largest thermal coal importers in the world, are cutting back on Indonesian shipments in favor of more energy-dense grades imported from other countries. This is because a fall in global coal prices has made high-quality coals more competitive.
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June 24, 2025
Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that China could continue to buy oil from Iran, after the U.S. attacked the OPEC members nuclear facilities. He also hoped China would purchase "plenty" from the United States. "China can continue to buy Oil from Iran." "Hopefully…
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June 23, 2025
Insurance sources reported on Monday that war risk insurance rates for shipments into the Middle East Gulf region have increased to 0.5%, up from 0.2-0.3% one week earlier. This is due to U.S. strikes on Iran's nucleus facilities and the growing dangers to the Strait of Hormuz.
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June 23, 2025
Marine Traffic's ship tracking data revealed on Monday that three empty oil and chemicals tankers had diverted from the Strait of Hormuz, and changed their course. This was amid increasing uncertainty about whether Iran would retaliate in the crucial waterway following U.S.
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June 19, 2025
China's military condemned on Friday the sailing of a British ship through the Taiwan Strait, saying that it was a deliberate effort to "cause troubles", and undermined the peace and stability in this region. The Royal Navy of Britain said that…
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June 17, 2025
China and Central Asian nations are willing to improve road, rail, and air connectivity. They will also look to increase direct flights from and to China, as they agree to enhance their exchanges. China said it would simplify visa procedures for the five Central Asian nations…
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June 17, 2025
Taiwan has completed its maiden sea test for its first submarine developed domestically on Tuesday. This is a major milestone in a project that aims to strengthen deterrence and protect vital sea routes in case of war. Taiwan, which China claims…
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June 17, 2025
Mitsui O.S.K., Japan's second-largest shipping company. Lines (MOL), Malaysia's Misc Bhd, and Petroliam Nasional Bhd(Petronas), have formed a joint-venture. It said Tuesday that it will operate Liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carriers. MOL announced that the joint company Jules Nautica Sdn.
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June 17, 2025
Taiwan signed a partnership agreement on Tuesday with U.S.-based Auterion and German-based Auterion to provide drone software that has been tested in Ukraine. The deal will help Taiwan strengthen its defences against the growing military threat from China, which is a giant neighbor.
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June 12, 2025
Tender documents seen by show reveal that Australia will significantly increase surveillance of Pacific Islands' territorial waters. The country plans to spend A$477m ($310.72m) on aerial patrols to detect illegal fishing fleets. Meanwhile, China is taking steps to send its coastguard to the area.
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June 10, 2025
Major Feedmill Group of South Korea (MFG) bought around 68,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on a private basis without launching an international tender on Tuesday, European traders reported. The estimated cost of the ton was $233.99, including freight.
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June 10, 2025
European traders reported that the leading South Korean animal feed manufacturer Nonghyup Feed Inc., (NOFI), bought approximately 136,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Tuesday in an international bid seeking up to 13,88,000 tons. The corn can be purchased from South America…
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June 9, 2025
According to a Washington think-tank, the North Korean destroyer which was partially capsized in a botched launch ceremony has been delivered to a ship repair facility. According to satellite images, the Center for Strategic and International Studies…
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June 9, 2025
According to European traders, the Korea Feed Association in South Korea bought an estimated 65,000 tons of animal feed in a private transaction late last week. There was no international tender. They said that the corn would be imported from South America.
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June 9, 2025
In an interview published Monday, Kremlin assistant Nikolai Patrushev revealed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had approved a new navy strategy aimed at restoring Russia's status as one of world's foremost maritime powers. According to public rankings…
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June 8, 2025
Taiwan's Coast Guard held drills on Sunday with the Military to better practice the joint operations against what the Government in Taipei claims is a growing threat from China. China claims the island as their own territory. Taiwan, a democratically-governed island…
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June 5, 2025
The Feed Leaders Committee of South Korea (FLC) purchased around 67,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn on Thursday in a private transaction without holding an international tender. The corn was bought at an estimated cost of $234.99 per ton, including freight.
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June 5, 2025
Manila's military said that the Philippines and United States have been sailing together in the South China Sea seven times to improve interoperability. The exercise, which was held in the waters near the provinces Occidental Mindoro, Zambales…
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June 4, 2025
Researchers from the United States said that North Korea appeared to have repositioned its Choe Hyun Class destroyer, which partially capsized after a botched launch ceremony. Kim Jong Un said that the failure to launch the warship weighing 5…
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May 28, 2025
According to officials and security documents, China has shown its strength by sending a large number of coast guard and naval vessels across a wide area of East Asian water. This move has unnerved the regional capitals. Three regional security officials…
