Security
Philippines, France sign pact for more military cooperation
Politics
Philippine lawmakers seek aid for W. Philippine Sea fishing crews
Economy
HCL-Foxconn venture highlights burgeoning India-Taiwan chip ties
Capabilities
Freedom Shield 26 concludes with large-scale drills across S. Korea
Capabilities
Japan deploys first long-range missiles under counterstrike strategy
The move advances Tokyo's defense buildup and extends the reach of its new standoff strike capabilities amid rising regional tensions.
Security
Taiwan's air defense rethink: from 'porcupine' to a drone-built 'Hellscape'
Economy
Japan weighs curbs on Chinese mobile payments over 'parallel economy' risks
Poll: 74% of Japanese support bolstered defense as concerns over China grow
A national poll reveals robust support for a stronger military, increased defense spending and the integration of civilian technology into national security.
Taiwanese opposition leader calls talks with China's Xi a 'bridge' to peace
Cheng Li-wun stresses political engagement over military spending, but Taiwan's governing party accuses her of aiding Beijing's agenda.
Security
Philippine navy protests Chinese radar targeting during W. Philippine Sea patrol
Economy
US 7th Fleet visit underscores steady Philippines-US defense ties
Economy
Super Micro co-founder charged in trans-Asia AI server smuggling case
Economy
Indonesia buys India's BrahMos missiles to counter Chinese risks in S. China Sea
Economy
Philippines, US reinforce defense ties amid security challenges in Indo-Pacific
Economy
Australia becomes 1st country outside US to produce GMLRS rockets for HIMARS
Economy
China rebukes Australia, New Zealand in war of words
Economy
Japan showcases long-range missile launchers, advances counterstrike strategy
Economy
China has no fixed 2027 timeline to invade Taiwan, US intelligence says
Economy
S. Korea to build country's biggest AI data center under US-backed export program
Economy
Most Chinese favor peaceful ties with Taiwan: survey
Economy
China's Wang calls for stronger ties with Vietnam
Economy
S. Korea, Philippines seal wide-ranging deals on nuclear energy, defense, strategic industries
Economy
Chinese helicopter flew dangerously close during Yellow Sea encounter, Australia says
Economy
US, South Korea launch Freedom Shield 26, stress alliance readiness
