Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A vessel from China’s coastguard has blocked two Philippine government ships for hours a short distance from …
U.S., Japan, Philippines Boost Ties With Chip, Nickel Deals for Luzon
The U.S. and Japan have outlined plans to invest in infrastructure, semiconductor and nickel projects in the Philippines as the three countries seek to deepen ties amid tensions with China.
Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea
US president describes defence commitment to Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ during first joint summit with Manila and Tokyo
Pet dogs get special training in Philippines to join real-life disaster response operations
Under the programme, dogs and their owners must undergo 12 training sessions before being ready to be deployed in real-life disaster response operations.
US, Japan, Philippines Trilateral Deal to Change Dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos Says
WASHINGTON/MANILA (Reuters) – A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China Sea and the region, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, while seeking to assure China it was not a target.
State Dept. Is Sending Its Top Diplomat for East Asia to China
The announcement comes days after President Biden met jointly with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines to discuss Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
Marcos Jr treads fine line with China as Philippines deepens US, Japan ties
But while US President Joe Biden and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have stressed the security aspects of their cooperation, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has highlighted its …
Ties with US and Japan will ‘change dynamic’ in South China Sea, Philippines president says
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says building trilateral ties vital, after the three countries criticise China’s ‘dangerous and aggressive behaviour’ in the region
Philippine deals with US, Japan will not affect China’s investments, Marcos says
Business deals that the Philippines secured at a summit with Japan and the United States will not affect China’s investments in the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday. “This …
Thailand sees Philippines’ gambling billions, Singapore’s resorts – and rolls the dice on casinos in hopes of cashing in
The Buddhist kingdom plans to take a punt on legalised gambling as it rues the billions of dollars in untapped gaming revenue that’s been left on the table. But will it hit the jackpot?