Malaysia calls for ASEAN defense industries to become inter-linked
Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin urged Southeast Asian nations to be less reliant on ‘external suppliers.’
China sets up live-fire exercise zone near Taiwan ‘without warning’
Taiwan said the unannounced zone raised transport risks and it sent military to monitor.
Chinese, Philippine social media users at odds over claim on Palawan
Chinese commentators maintain it was earlier called Zheng He island after a famous explorer
Japan, Philippines boost defense ties amid ‘increasingly severe’ regional situation
Manila has been shoring up military partnerships as it seeks to counter Beijing in a South China Sea dispute.
Indonesia to ratify South China Sea deal with Vietnam in April
The two countries concluded 12 years of negotiations on exclusive economic zones in 2022.
Philippine envoy: Manila’s defense alliance with Washington ‘remains intact’
Philippines’ Marcos has requested a meeting with U.S. leader Trump about bilateral alliance, Manila’s ambassador to
Vietnam receives 6 new Czech aircraft as it seeks to rely less on Russia
Hanoi hopes the L-39 Skyfox trainer will help modernize its air force as tensions rise in the South China Sea.
Philippines accuses Chinese state outlet of ‘deceptive messaging’ on disputed shoal
Philippine national security adviser warns of fabricated historical claims that 'undermine' Philippine sovereignty.
China conducts live fire drills in Tonkin Gulf as Vietnam draws sea border
China announced the exercise as Vietnam released its baseline for the area.
How ASEAN nations shape South China Sea policies around China
Southeast Asian countries seek to maintain ties with China while safeguarding maritime sovereignty.
