Japan, Vietnam express serious concern about South China Sea
They also reaffirmed the importance of sustaining peace, security, safety, freedom of navigation and overflights above the South China Sea.
China has no right to demand ‘Sierra Madre’ removal: Philippines senators
The BRP Sierra Madre, is a World War 2 landing ship tank that was intentionally grounded in 1999 to serve as a garrison for Filipino troops in Ayungin Shoal.
PM ignores questions on why Thailand didn’t get invite to democracy summit
Only three Asean countries will attend the summit – Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Russia, China sign roadmap for closer military cooperation
Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe expressed a shared interest in stepping up strategic military exercises and joint patrols by the two…
China’s Xi sets out actions, reforms to help countries address sluggish development
Analysts said that Xi's detailed solution for prioritizing development, put forth at recent multilateral, global or domestic conferences, could be summarized as four pillars for…
China ‘practically bullying us,’ says Sotto on ‘harassment’ vs PH boats
Senate President Sotto said it would be a “very good idea” to come up with a Senate resolution that would express the sense of the chamber to back up the sentiment of the DFA…
Hun Sen asks G7 to invest more as he inaugurates Cambodia-China bridge
The Stung Trang-Kroch Chhmar Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge connects Kampong Cham province east across the Mekong River to Tbong Khmum province
Evolving concepts of national security
India faces two hostile neighbours, China and Pakistan, both of whom would seek to exploit weakness in Indian defence preparedness, while backing anti-national groups within,…
PH ‘abhors’ Chinese action at Ayungin Shoal, Duterte tells summit
The President also called on Beijing to remain committed to the conclusion of an effective and substantive Code of Conduct in the South China Sea.
Former South Korea President Chun Doo-hwan dies at 90
Former dictator who ordered Gwangju massacre will not be buried in the National Cemetery; unlikely to be given state funeral.