Article 23: Hong Kong mulls higher penalty for foreign collusion
The special administrative region government said it will also consider whether the use of unmanned tools, such as drones, can be considered acts of espionage.
Defence & Security
LDP, Komeito near consensus on exports of fighter jets, shipment ban to conflict areas likely
Komeito had been cautious about third-country exports, but party executives commended PM Kishida’s explanation the UK and Italy are asking Japan to reduce procurement costs…
Closer Asean-Australia ties will preserve peace and stability in S-E Asia: S’pore PM
As Australia has longstanding ties in South-east Asia, all regional countries accept it as an Asian power, said PM Lee.
Cambodia’s defence minister warns against a divided ASEAN
Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha called on ASEAN member states to work together, noting that failure to do so could cause insecurity or result in new conflict, as well as…
ASEAN, Australia call for respect of international law in South China Sea
China’s rapid rise in recent years has presented Southeast Asian countries with both economic opportunities and security challenges, with Beijing aggressively claiming vast…
‘Removal of Philippine ship, BDM reclamation a red line China shouldn’t cross’: Navy official
Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea made this statement amid the latest water cannon assault of China Coast Guard in Ayungin Shoal which injured four Navy personnel, a…
ASEAN Defence Ministers meeting looks at current and future challenges
Among the main topics being discussed are maintaining the unity of ASEAN members and security policies to deal with the impacts of disputes and competition between powerful…
US official confirms talks with Philippines on China’s fresh sea aggression
US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller said the latest actions by China demonstrate "once again a reckless disregard by the PRC for the safety of Filipinos and also…
China plans to raise defence spending by 7.2% to $231 billion
If approved by lawmakers, the proposed expenditure will maintain single-digit growth for a ninth consecutive year since 2016, and will remain the same percentage increase like…
4 Philippine Navy crew hurt by China Coast Guard’s water cannon attack
The National Security Council said the Navy members were aboard a supply boat, which was attacked by two Chinese vessels using their water cannons.