West Philippine Sea: Beijing, Manila agree to continue talks
In a statement on Thursday, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Undersecretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro exchanged views with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong on…
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Russian military to join Chinese naval, air exercises this month
The drills aim to deepen strategic collaboration between the two militaries and improve their ability to jointly address security threats.
India, Saudi Arabia discuss avenues to strengthen defence cooperation
Detailed deliberations were held to expand the scope of engagement and cooperation in areas such as military, training, defence industry, R&D etc, the Ministry of Defence said on…
‘I’ve got your backs,’ Taiwan president tells sailors on combat-ready warship
China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory over the strong objections of the government in Taipei, detests Mr Lai as a "separatist" and staged war…
Japan, Australia seek economic security for Pacific Island Nations
The move is aimed at countering China’s assertive maritime expansion.
Leaders of South Korea, New Zealand vow to elevate ties
Condemning the growing threat posed by military exchanges between North Korea and Russia as well as Pyongyang's nuclear development program, Yoon and New Zealand's Prime Minister…
Indonesia gives $500,000 in military aid to Cambodia
The Defence Ministry, on behalf of the government, provided last month a variety of munitions in military aid for Cambodia to enhance defence and security cooperation with its…
Japan tells Australia of willingness to cooperate in building warships
The two countries’ foreign and defence ministers are scheduled to hold a “two-plus-two” meeting in Australia on Thursday, where they will likely discuss the joint…
Chinese navy survey ship intrudes into Japanese territorial waters off island in Kagoshima
This was the 13th intrusion into Japanese territorial waters by Chinese Navy ships since September last year. Ships and aircraft of the Maritime Self-Defence Force were dispatched…
Expanding US-Philippines defence ties won’t entail more Edca sites: Philippine defence secretary
Secretary of National Defense Teodoro explained to Gabriela party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas that there would not be many changes to the MDT save for how an attack on the country can…