China testing Philippines resolve to keep Ayungin Shoal
China’s use of fishing devices to prevent the Philippines to carry out a resupply mission in Ayungin was also the first time, at least publicly, that it tried to do such an act…
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Bongbong Marcos ‘welcome’ to US given his ‘diplomatic immunity’: Official
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman also stressed the “robust” relations between Manila and Washington, which spans 75 years.
S’pore, China sign defence agreements to boost professional, academic exchanges
The formal meeting of defence ministers is an initiative under the enhanced Agreement on Defence Exchanges and Security Cooperation, a pact signed in October 2019 to significantly…
Philippines protests ‘illegal’ return of over 100 Chinese vessels at Julian Felipe Reef
The Department of Foreign Affairs stressed that the reef is “within the territorial sea of relevant high tide features in the Kalayaan Island Group, including Chigua Reef,”…
Time to boost ties with Philippines: US think tank
The report also pushed for a stronger implementation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (Edca), a pact signed in 2014 which allows the United States to construct…
Cambodia starts naval base upgrade project with China’s aid
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Tea Banh said the project will strengthen Cambodia's naval capacity to protect maritime territorial integrity and combat…
Asean discusses Russia-Ukraine, Myanmar issues
Amid a complex geopolitical context, delegates highlighted the need to maintain solidarity and unity and promote the central role in the regional security structure.
Jokowi, Albanese ride bikes as diplomatic wheels turn
Stressing the importance of engaging with Southeast Asia's largest economy, Australia's new prime minister brought a high-profile business delegation to Indonesia, along with…
More fish imports for Philippines as China blocks Filipino fishers
An alliance of fisherfolk said the shortage of fish was the byproduct of the government’s poor response to a continuing spike in oil prices and China’s blockade of traditional…
Malaysia condemns suspended BJP spokesperson’s Prophet remarks
The United Arab Emirates, Oman, Indonesia, Jordan, Iraq, the Maldives, Bahrain and Turkiye are among the countries where the Indian politicians' comments have been condemned.