Japan, Philippines and Asia

Japan and Philippines plan to convey to Trump the need for US engagement in Asia
Japan and the Philippines will convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to help uphold the rule of law in an Asian region where security concerns have become “increasingly severe,
Japan, Philippines Urge Trump to Maintain US Security in Asia
Both nations plan to engage Trump's administration and China diplomatically to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan, Philippines vow to boost security ties over China concern
MANILA: Japan and the Philippines vowed on Wednesday (Jan 15) to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions in key sea trade routes, amid speculation incoming United States President Donald Trump could scale back security commitments in Asia.
US Secures Ties With Japan, Philippines Ahead of Trump Return
The US secured ties with key Asian allies Japan and the Philippines ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, with President Joe Biden expressing optimism that a trilateral alliance will continue.
Trump concerns top agenda as Japanese and Philippine foreign ministers meet
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who is set to attend Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, also stressed the necessity of being on the same wavelength as the incoming president’s team.
Japan, US, Philippines agree to continue maritime security cooperation
Japan, the United States and the Philippines have agreed in an online meeting to continue cooperation in maritime security and other areas.
Philippines, Japan express concern over maritime security in region
The foreign ministers of the Philippines and Japan expressed concern about the security situation in the East and South China Seas on Wednesday and discussed their work together amid an evolving geopolitical landscape,
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Japan ‘Gravely Concerned’ About South China Sea Tensions, FM Says
Speaking in Manila, Iwaya Takeshi said that his country’s partnership with Southeast Asia was “vital for regional peace and ...
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Japan FM: Cooperation of 'like-minded' states vital amid conflicts
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi on Wednesday sought President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s continued support for Japan’s ...
Landmark Japan-Philippines troop deployment pact nears the finish line
Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China.
China is pushing the Philippines `to the wall' with aggression in the South China Sea, Manila says
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea ...
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Philippines, Japan renew bilateral currency swap deal
The Philippines and Japan have renewed an agreement to trade one currency for another at a preset rate over a given period.
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Trilateral Ties: Japan, Philippines, and US Strengthen Cooperation
Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have pledged to strengthen trilateral cooperation on economic, maritime, and ...
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Tensions Explode: China Threatened as Japan Arms Philippines Near Taiwan
The Philippines has initiated a significant move to strengthen its coastal defense by installing Japanese-supplied radar ...
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Envoy: Philippines-Japan defense cooperation to ensure long-term regional stability
Manila, Washington, and Tokyo leaders set a meeting this weekend to strategize on security cooperation amid regional ...