Marcos wants enhanced ties with Germany on climate change
Germany and the Philippines had previously signed an agreement to continue consultations between the two governments’ environment agencies.
Geopolitics
Japan, US, South Korea ‘to agree on 3-way hotline’ at summit
White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said the hotline initiative will be part of efforts to boost cooperation to prepare for any crisis or contingency.
China using ‘operators’ to divide Philippines on West Philippine Sea: National Security Council
National Security Council spokesperson Jonathan Malaya also said the Chinese were also engaged in “cognitive warfare”, which involved artificial intelligence.
North Korea may test ballistic missiles as US, Japan, South Korea leaders meet
Pyongyang has a habit of timing its provocations to coincide with major political meetings, and the summit among the leaders of North Korea’s three top enemies may entice Mr Kim…
Philippines-Japan relations now evolving to include defence: Marcos
The statement comes amid separate but coinciding tensions in Japanese and Philippine territories.
Vietnam verifying China’s fortification in Paracel islands: Foreign ministry
The foreign ministry is also looking into reports about hundreds of Chinese fishing vessels entering the East Sea since China has ended three-and-a-half month long fishing ban.
Hong Kong primed to help EU firms’ entry to mainland market: John Lee
The EU has always been a crucial trading partner for Hong Kong, ranking as the third-largest trading partner in merchandise trade, which reached HK$524 billion in 2022.
President Biden congratulates Indonesia on 78 years of independence
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the US president praised the relationship between the two countries, including a partnership to advance democratic principles as well as…
Vietnam, DPRK enhance defence cooperation
Defence Attaché of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Colonel Kim Myong Chol also thanked Vietnam's defence ministry for its attention and support for developing defence…
Cambodia set to assist Indonesia rice needs
This revelation emerged in a meeting between agriculture minister Dith Tina and Indonesia’s deputy foreign minister Pahala Nugraha Mansury on August 15.