The Netherlands reaffirms support for Philippines’ claim in South China Sea
“We urge all parties to respect this ruling and refrain from confrontational actions,” said Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Hanke Bruins Slot, who was in Manila for an…
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Cambodia and India boost naval defence cooperation
DPM Seiha expressed gratitude to the India for supporting Cambodia in different areas and also expressed optimism about the potential expansion of bilateral ties, especially in…
PM Srettha invites US businesses for sustainable, inclusive Thailand collaboration
PM Srettha shared his vision, emphasizing key policy priorities: promoting foreign trade and investment, sustainable economic growth, infrastructure development, and elevating…
Chinese Defense Ministry clarifies presence of warships in Middle East
The statement comes in response to recent claims that the appearance of Chinese warships in the Middle East, particularly amid the escalating Hamas-Israeli conflict, was an…
Philippine Fleet tests missile, drones in West Philippine Sea
Preliminary activities of 2023 Exercise Pagbubuklod also include a tabletop exercise, as well as subject-matter expert exchanges, with multilateral drills lasting until Oct 27.
US defence commitment to Philippines is ‘ironclad’: Biden
The statement comes after a Chinese maritime militia rammed Philippine navy boats en route for a resupply mission to troops stationed on Ayungin Shoal.
After trying for 28 years, submarines continue to elude Thai Navy
After a Chinese shipbuilder failed to secure a Germany-made diesel engine to be fitted on a submarine built in China, DM Sutin Klungsang said that Thailand would seek an anti-sub…
4 North Koreans cross East Sea maritime border in first since 2019
The initial assessment by the South Korean government suggests that the four individuals, one man and three women, are a family. They traveled across the inter-Korean border in a…
Security meet to enhance mutual trust
The US Department of Defense is sending a delegation to attend the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, which starts on Sunday. More than 20 defense ministers from around the world will…
Philippine-US treaty can’t be used against China: ‘No armed attack’, says national security exec
NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya said the Mutual Defence Treaty cannot be cited, since the activities of China in the West Philippine Sea do not constitute armed…