South China Sea
Philippine defence chief Teodoro vows to press on against China’s ‘wickedness’ after sanctions
Manila says said it viewed the sanctions as an ‘unfriendly act that further complicates bilateral relations’
Shangri-La Dialogue this year could be the most important ever amid geopolitical instability
Even with the Iran crisis possibly winding down, its continuing human and economic cost will remain in focus
Indonesia’s foreign ministry urges caution over US military overflight proposal
It would allow Washington to maximise surveillance and reconnaissance using Indonesian waters and territory
Marcos says war may spur energy talks with China in disputed sea
The remarks signal a possible further easing of tensions between the Philippines and China
The Philippine chairmanship of Asean in a year of strategic tension
Manila’s challenge lies less in setting ambitious priorities than in preserving cohesion amid mounting challenges
Old, new, borrowed and blue: What are the Philippines’ priorities as it chairs Asean anew?
Twin crises of the South China Sea and the Myanmar conflict aside, Manila’s chairmanship comes with the responsibility of engaging Timor-Leste
Philippines inks military pact with Canada in bid to deter China
The Status of Visiting Forces Agreement is Canada’s first such military pact with an Indo-Pacific nation
US and Malaysia boost security partnership in South China Sea
The pact is the latest in a series of deals between the two nations
Chinese defence minister tells US counterpart containing China ‘futile’
CHINA’S defence minister warned the United States that “containing, deterring, or interfering with China will be futile” in talks with his US counterpart on Wednesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
Chinese vessels collide while pursuing Philippine boat in South China Sea: Manila
A CHINESE navy vessel collided with one from its coast guard while chasing a Philippines patrol boat in the South China Sea, Manila said on Monday, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontatio...
