Japan to boost South China Sea activity with joint training patrols with US

Japanese Defence Minister Tomomi Inada says Japan has increased its engagement in the area and it would include capacity building for coastal nations.

Sep 16, 2016

Thai tourist town bombings not linked to Muslim insurgency, says deputy PM

Prawit Wongsuwan says violence in the three southern provinces had decreased by 60 percent since the junta took power.

Sep 15, 2016

China says ties with Philippines are at a turning point

China hopes Manila can meet China halfway and handle the disputes appropriately.

Sep 14, 2016

Duterte shows green signal for Filipino death row inmate's execution: Jokowi

The Indonesian President says the legal process will be followed up by Attorney General M. Prasetyo.

Sep 12, 2016

China, Russia start joint naval drills in South China Sea

China says the drills are aimed at strengthening cooperation and not targeted to any other country.

Sep 12, 2016

Japan expresses concern over Chinese ships near disputed islands

Japan, South Korea and the United States asks China to persuade Pyongyang to comply with UN sanction resolutions.

Sep 11, 2016

China, Russia to hold joint naval drill in South China Sea

Authorities say both the nations will carry out defence, rescue and anti-submarine operations, as well as "island seizing" and other activities.

Sep 11, 2016

Philippines: President Duterte says 'not a fan' of US, vows to create own course

Duterte announces that Beijing had promised to help in building drug rehabilitation centres for the treatment of Filipino crystal meth users.

Sep 10, 2016

China willing to strengthen military ties with Myanmar through mutual cooperation

Mynamar leader Aung San Suu Kyi thanks China for its initiative in the peace process of Myanmar.

Sep 10, 2016

Singapore, China to hold joint naval drill as first bilateral event

The RSS Steadfast along with the People's Liberation Army (Navy) Jiangkai II-class frigate CNS Jingzhou will hold a half-day drill.

Sep 9, 2016

Indonesia drug chief praises Duterte, calls for Philippine-style crackdown

Indonesia is known to have some of the toughest drug laws in the world.

Sep 8, 2016

Philippines President Duterte warns Abu Sayyaf: I will eat you alive, literally

President Rodrigo Duterte says lawless elements like terrorists were already "beyond redemption."

Sep 8, 2016

China to join ASEAN, wants to eliminate interference in South China Sea

Chinese authority says peace and stability in South China Sea was directly related to prosperity and development of countries in the region.

Sep 8, 2016

Laos summit: Philippines releases images of Chinese boats at Scarborough shoal

Philippines defence minister, who is at the summit in Vientiane, orders the release of photographs.

Sep 7, 2016

Philippines expresses concern over Chinese boats near disputed Shoal island

Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says a Philippines air force plane spotted more boats than usual in a flotilla on Saturday.

Sep 5, 2016