Japan, Philippines and Asia

Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any ...
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi on Wednesday sought President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s continued support for Japan’s ...
Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China.
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea ...
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who is set to attend Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, also stressed the necessity of being on ...
U.S. President Joe Biden will host a virtual meeting with leaders from Japan and the Philippines during his trip to Rome this ...
Partnering with Southeast Asia is “vital for regional peace and stability,” Japan’s top diplomat says during Manila visit.
The Philippines has initiated a significant move to strengthen its coastal defense by installing Japanese-supplied radar ...