Japan, US to reform defence command structures to enhance cooperation
The talks focus on defence and security, vowing to modernise the bilateral alliance with deterrence against China in mind.
Geopolitics
President Biden warns on Beijing’s South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit
US President Joe Biden’s administration is also expected to announce new joint military efforts and infrastructure spending in the Philippines.
Vietnam’s Prime Minister hosts Vatican foreign minister
PM Chinh expressed his belief that the visit will be a success, saying it offers an opportunity for Archbishop Gallagher to witness the development of the Catholic community in…
China extends hands to both Koreas in diplomatic dance
China has swiftly advanced its diplomatic agenda on the peninsula by agreeing to hold a long-stalled trilateral summit involving South Korea and Japan, while also dispatching its…
Singapore and Germany to work towards a strategic partnership
The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to intensify cooperation in existing and emerging areas, and exchanged views on regional and international issues.
‘Invisible hand’ spreading lies against China in the Philippines: Chinese embassy
The Chinese Embassy doused suspicions that China was recruiting Filipino military personnel as consultants, and planting operatives in “sleeper cells’’ in the country.
China emphasises importance of ASEAN ties
2023 marked the fourth consecutive year of being each other's largest trading partners with the first two months of 2024 seeing trade between them reaching US$137.35 billion, an…
President Biden, PM Kishida promise to tackle Indo-Pacific problems at White House summit
The two seek to showcase a strong and growing partnership, focused on joint defence cooperation to deter an aggressive China.
Expect more joint patrols in South China Sea: US national security adviser
Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad, the Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said they welcome all navies willing to partner in developing capabilities and…
‘Horrified’ President Marcos summons Chinese envoy over ‘secret pact’ with Duterte
President Marcos also said that government officials were already in talks with those who served under the Duterte administration.