John Bradford and Jane Chan, for The Straits Times
Piracy and armed robbery at sea are perennial threats to the safety and security of South-east Asia's sea lanes. In the best of times, booming economies and strong maritime governance can keep the rate of attacks at a minimum, but these are not the best of times.
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