Japan wary of North Korea’s practical combat experience
The Japanese Self-Defence Forces is highly evaluated in joint military exercises with U.S. forces. But security experts say the SDF’s biggest weakness is its lack of practical…
DEFENCE & SECURITY
US security assistance to the Philippines exempted from aid freeze
A Reuters report earlier said that the Trump administration had released $5.3 billion in previously frozen foreign aid, including $870 million for programs in Taiwan, $336 million…
Philippines, Japan boost security ties amid rise of China
Part of the discussions included the security situation in the East and South China seas, where both the Philippines and Japan have territorial disputes with China.
Philippine Coast Guard slams Chinese Navy chopper’s ‘dangerous’ maneuvers
The Chinese Navy’s chopper with tail number 68 tailed the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources aircraft for 40 minutes. It then came as close as three meters during its…
Japan, Philippines plan defence equipment export framework; defense ministers to meet in Manila on Saturday
The establishment of this new framework aims to strengthen Japan-Philippines cooperation in response to China’s "increasingly hegemonic behaviour."
Japan will not participate in meeting of Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty
With China, Russia, and North Korea in mind, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya pointed out that “qualitative and quantitative nuclear arms proliferation is advancing around our…
China, Myanmar enhance cooperation to end transnational illegal activity
During the talks, Myanmar officials outlined steps the government will take to combat online gambling and telecom fraud, and pledged to strengthen coordination with China and…
US President Trump offers top-end jets, trade deal to India in PM Modi bromance
Mr. Modi, only the fourth world leader to visit the White House since Mr. Trump's return, described the fellow nationalist as a friend and told him he was adopting a take on his…
Japan PM Ishiba keeps focus of talks with US President Trump on Indo-Pacific issues
Japan and the US are in accord in terms of dealing with China, and the Trump administration is also promoting multilateral cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region based on “the…
Vietnam takes part in Japan-ASEAN Defence Vice-Ministerial Forum
Representing the country at the forum, deputy defence minister Hoang Xuan Chien underscored the importance of maintaining high-level dialogues and consultations through…