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
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
Politics
Taiwanese opposition suggests downsized defense spending plan
The opposition proposed allocating only about a fourth of what the government wants to spend on US arms.
Security
China raises military spending despite economic headwinds, eyes Taiwan
Diplomacy
Japan boosts Pacific cooperation for free, open seas
Japanese ruling party moves to strengthen intelligence gathering
The government plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan by 2030 and to form an upgraded intelligence agency.
Philippines, US, Japan extend joint drills to Bashi Channel off Taiwan
The patrols tested air-maritime coordination north of Luzon, pushing the partners' cooperative activity beyond the South China Sea.
Economy
India taps e-waste to secure critical mineral supply
Diplomacy
US seeks partners to deploy secure smartphones across Indo-Pacific markets
Diplomacy
US Marines voice confidence in Pacific posture, stress partner role
Diplomacy
US to expand missile deployments in Philippines despite Chinese objections
Diplomacy
China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal: Washington
Diplomacy
China targets Japanese companies over military ties
Diplomacy
Indian strategic concerns arise over Sino-Bangladeshi cooperation
Diplomacy
Chinese arms exports face fresh scrutiny over unreliability, deficient maintenance
Diplomacy
Philippine senator urges 'continuous' pushback on China during Thitu visit
Diplomacy
US Army expands rotations in Philippines to facilitate S. China Sea deterrence
Diplomacy
Japan delivers 5 coastal radars to Philippines
Diplomacy
Report: China-backed cyber groups escalate global attacks, target critical infrastructure
Diplomacy
Japan's Takaichi formally reappointed as PM, leans into security and US ties
Diplomacy
India plans 'rare earth corridors' to cut reliance on China
Diplomacy
US seizes oil tanker after 10,000 mile pursuit
