South China Sea
China, Philippines clash in South China Sea despite trust-building efforts
Manila accuses Beijing of 'unprofessional, aggressive and illegal actions'
South China Sea
South China Sea
Philippines urges China to halt 'provocative' actions after flare incidents
'Such actions undermine regional peace and security,' says task force
Indo-Pacific
Indo-Pacific nations embrace U.N. exercises to fight maritime crime
China provocations contribute to growing interest in boosting security
International relations
Xi Jinping meets Vietnam's new leader To Lam to renew 'priority' ties
South China Sea rivals sign 14 deals, from railways to crocodile and durian trade
South China Sea
Philippines, China trade accusations after vessels collide in South China Sea
Overnight incident occurred near disputed shoals
South China Sea
Philippines-Vietnam drills show ASEAN a solution to China
Big step as partners cooperate in South China Sea without presence of U.S. or Japan
South China Sea
Philippines to file protest with China over South China Sea air incident
China's PLA says Philippine aircraft illegally intruded despite warnings
South China Sea
Philippine military condemns China air force for 'dangerous' acts in South China Sea
PLA aircraft interfered with lawful flight operations, armed forces chief says
South China Sea
Philippines-Vietnam drills to set blueprint for South China Sea disputes
Two nations seek cooperation despite competing claims to waters
Defense
Philippines and Germany commit to reaching defence pact this year
Nations to expand training, bilateral exchanges and armaments cooperation
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South China Sea
Philippines and Japan hold first joint exercise in South China Sea
Two vessels from each side operated in Philippine exclusive economic zone
Comment
South China Sea emerges as critical flashpoint in U.S.-China rivalry
Race for influence in key waterway leads to discord at ASEAN meeting
The Nikkei View
Multilateral cooperation needed to deter Beijing in South China Sea
China continues to claim vast maritime area with no legal basis
Defense
U.S. to boost Philippine defense capability with $500m investment
Hopes for bilateral intelligence-sharing agreement to be finalized by end of 2024
Defense
Philippine defense budget to rise 6.4% amid South China Sea tensions
Coast guard to receive $536.5m to carry out Second Thomas Shoal missions
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International relations
Quad countries agree to expand Indo-Pacific cyber, maritime initiatives
Australia, India, Japan, U.S. 'seriously concerned' about East and South China seas
Opinion
Marcos's annual address shows steely resolve on maritime rights
Rising South China Sea tensions prompt Philippine leader to strengthen rhetoric
Your Week in Asia
Quad FM meeting, BOJ monetary policy, digital wallet stimulus in Thailand
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Opinion
Vietnam's land reclamation helps balance power in South China Sea
Hanoi's strategic moves offer hope against China's aggressive island building
International relations
Blinken chides Beijing's 'escalating actions' in South China Sea
Russia's Lavrov says U.S. 'enflaming atmosphere' on Korean peninsula at summit
International relations
ASEAN ministers at loggerheads over Israel-Hamas conflict
Malaysia pushes line condemning violence, as Singapore, Thailand cause 'some discord'
South China Sea
Philippine, Chinese top diplomats agree to ease South China Sea tensions
Foreign ministers hold 1st meeting in 2 years as Manila conducts resupply mission
South China Sea
China says Philippine allies meddling in South China Sea dispute
Foreign minister Wang slams U.S, Japan, South Korea, EU at ASEAN-China meeting
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN ministers seek Myanmar breakthrough with 'troika' model
Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia to hold 'informal consultation' as regional talks begin
Politics
Marcos says South China Sea claim isn't 'imaginary,' urges diplomacy
Philippine president also orders online casinos closed in State of the Nation