Philippines, US, Japan coast guards start milestone drills
The weeklong exercise is the first major security engagement involving the three countries since President Marcos’ visits to Tokyo in February and Washington in May.
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Singapore key partner in building Nusantara: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan encouraged Singapore-based investors to invest in infrastructure projects at Indonesia's planned new…
Singapore, China ink pact to set up bilateral defence hotline
China has similar hotlines with other countries such as the United States, Japan and South Korea.
China to join Indonesia’s multilateral naval drills
The drills come as China and the US ramp up military diplomacy in the region, staging more frequent war games with allies and partners.
Top Chinese intelligence official visits Myanmar for ‘cooperation’ talks
It is the first publicly reported visit by a military official from China, a major ally and arms supplier of the junta, since the coup.
US, Japan, Philippine Coast Guards to hold drills amid China tensions
Four Philippine vessels and one each from the United States and Japan will participate in exercises designed to improve search and rescue collaboration and law enforcement.
Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand to enhance anti-piracy intelligence cooperation
The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia is the first regional agreement to promote and enhance cooperation against piracy…
G-7 supports 2016 ruling on South China Sea claims
Aside from the G7 and Quad leaders, the European Union also renewed its support for the Philippines’ claims in the South China Sea.
Vietnam demands China withdraw survey ship, vessels from Vietnamese waters
Vietnam also demanded that the relevant Chinese agencies comply with the common perceptions of the high-level leadership of the two nations, as well as immediately end their…
President Marcos calls for resumption of negotiations for bilateral PH-EU trade agreement
He also said his administration aims to create an “enabling environment” that will help achieve the tangible socio-economic goals for the people.