PM Chinh urges strengthened defence ties between Vietnam and Japan
In 2023, the two countries organised nearly 500 meaningful activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and upgrade the relationship to a Comprehensive…
DEFENCE & SECURITY
French defence official pledges military leader exchange visits with Cambodia
The pledge was made during a July 31 meeting between Vong Pisen, commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, and outgoing French defence attache to Cambodia Admiral…
Cambodian, Lao military renew pledge on preventing cross-border crime
The Cambodian and Lao military reiterated their commitment to enhanced information exchange to prevent transnational crime, particularly terrorism and human and drug trafficking.
President Marcos meets with US Secretary of State Blinken, Defence Secretary Austin
Blinken and Austin are in Manila for the 4th Philippines-US Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue (2+2 Dialogue).
US, Japan overhaul security alliance amid China’s strategic challenge
Japan and its security ally, the US, singled out China as “the greatest strategic challenge in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond” on July 28, as they unveiled their “most…
Southeast Asia expresses concern over ‘arms race’ in region
Self-restraint, adherence to international law and dialogue-led resolutions using ASEAN mechanisms must be exercised to prevent an open conflict, ASEAN ministers reiterated in a…
Philippines says China ‘mischaracterised’ South China Sea resupply mission deal
Philippine Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Teresita Daza said on July 28 the resupply mission that day was completed without incident while Chinese coast guard vessels were at a…
France air force mission makes first-ever stop in Philippines
The stop is seen as a display of global reach and airpower amid a spat between Manila and Beijing in nearby disputed waters.
US sanctions China-based individuals, entities accused of supporting NK missile, space programs
The Treasury Department issued the sanctions after Pyongyang's persistent launches using ballistic missile technology, including a failed attempt at a military spy satellite…
ASEAN FMs review SEA nuclear weapons free zone, other work plans
The meeting also discussed cooperation activities between the ASEAN Secretariat and the Secretariat of the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the…