IRRAWADY dolphins will be listed as a reserved species – the highest class of protection for animals in Thailand – after only 14 of them were found in the latest survey of Songkhla Lake. The national marine committee accepted a proposal to add the endangered river dolphins to the reserve list, according to fisheries professor Thon Thamrongnawasawat, who led the survey. The … [Read more...] about Nation adds Irrawaddy dolphins to ‘reserved’ list
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Duterte tells AFP: Join me in banishing ‘national threats’
President Rodrigo Duterte attends the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) alumni homecoming at Fort del Pilar in Baguio City on February 18. NESTOR CORRALES/INQUIRER.net FORT DEL PILAR, Baguio City—President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to lead the fight against “national threats” that to continue to plague the country and its … [Read more...] about Duterte tells AFP: Join me in banishing ‘national threats’
Three injured as insurgents attack marine police station in Narathiwat (Update)
NARATHIWAT (The Nation/Asia News Network): A soldier and two defence volunteers were injured when a group of insurgents opened fire and hurled pipe bombs at a marine police station in Narathiwat province on Wednesday (may 25) night, police said. The attack on the Tak Bai Marine Police Station in Tambon Jeh He of Tak Bai district happened at 9.30pm. It was followed by another … [Read more...] about Three injured as insurgents attack marine police station in Narathiwat (Update)
Minister Desmond Lee pens poignant tribute for late pioneer conservationist Subaraj Rajathurai
Pioneer conservationist, Subaraj Rajathurai, has passed away on Oct. 22, 2019. His demise prompted an outpouring of grief from many Singaporeans and nature enthusiasts in the region. Many recalled how Subaraj was a passionate "gentle giant" in the nature community and a "mentor" to them. Desmond Lee, Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister in the … [Read more...] about Minister Desmond Lee pens poignant tribute for late pioneer conservationist Subaraj Rajathurai
China offers South Pacific nations security, free trade agreements
This picture taken on May 25, 2022, shows Solomon Island’s Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele (L) and Chief Protocole Walter Diamana (R) escorting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C) upon his arrival at the Henderson International Airport in Honiara. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) HONIARA, Solomon Islands — China has put forward plans to dramatically expand security and economic … [Read more...] about China offers South Pacific nations security, free trade agreements