Science & Technology
India launches first chip assembly plant, targets supply chain resilience
Economy
Indonesia taps state budget to repay rail debt to China as losses mount
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Japanese ruling party moves to strengthen intelligence gathering
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Philippines, US, Japan extend joint drills to Bashi Channel off Taiwan
Diplomacy
Japan boosts Pacific cooperation for free, open seas
Japan convened officials from 28 countries for talks on maritime security as the strategic rivalry with China intensifies.
Security
Philippines steps up patrols as Chinese harassment persists in W. Philippine Sea
Capabilities
Troops from 30 nations join Cobra Gold, demonstrating strength, military ties
India taps e-waste to secure critical mineral supply
Since domestic mining is years away from significant yields, New Delhi is ransacking e-waste for lithium and rare earths vital to defense, artificial intelligence and clean energy ambitions.
US seeks partners to deploy secure smartphones across Indo-Pacific markets
Washington will allocate up to $200 million to incentivize production of smartphones running trusted US software, part of a broader effort to reduce dependence on Chinese technology.
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US Marines voice confidence in Pacific posture, stress partner role
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US to expand missile deployments in Philippines despite Chinese objections
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China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal: Washington
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China targets Japanese companies over military ties
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Indian strategic concerns arise over Sino-Bangladeshi cooperation
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Chinese arms exports face fresh scrutiny over unreliability, deficient maintenance
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Philippine senator urges 'continuous' pushback on China during Thitu visit
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US Army expands rotations in Philippines to facilitate S. China Sea deterrence
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Japan delivers 5 coastal radars to Philippines
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Report: China-backed cyber groups escalate global attacks, target critical infrastructure
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Japan's Takaichi formally reappointed as PM, leans into security and US ties
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India plans 'rare earth corridors' to cut reliance on China
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US seizes oil tanker after 10,000 mile pursuit
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Japan courts Australia over rare earths as tensions with China rise
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Australia, Indonesia sign security pact to expand cooperation
