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Jul 4, 20241 min read
Philippines president orders de-escalation in South China Sea, military chief says
MANILA - Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has instructed the armed forces to de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea,...
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Philippines needs to 'do more' than protest China's actions in South China Sea, Marcos says
MANILA -Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday his country needed to "do more" than protest the "illegal action" taken...
Jun 21, 20242 min read
People across the world celebrate International Day of Yoga
New Delhi, June 21 - The International Day of Yoga is being celebrated in several countries across the world, including Japan, New...
Jun 21, 20242 min read
Philippine business groups make rare statement amid South China Sea tensions
MANILA - Philippine business groups said on Friday they deplored the harassment of the country's military, in comments that come after a...
Jun 21, 20242 min read
Japan has no right to meddle in China-Philippines maritime issues, says Chinese embassy in Japan
BEIJING - Japan is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to intervene in China-Philippines maritime matters, a...
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Philippines tells Beijing words must match actions in South China Sea
MANILA -The Philippines urged China on Wednesday to avoid actions that endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea, saying peace...
Jun 19, 20243 min read
Explainer-What is China's panda diplomacy and how does it work?
BEIJING - During a visit to Australia this week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a classic goodwill gesture that boded well for relations...
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Analysis-Chinese outbound travel recovery lags due to costs, visa snags
BEIJING/SHANGHAI - A recovery in Chinese overseas travel from the COVID-19 pandemic is fading as rising costs and difficulties in...
Jun 15, 20242 min read
Philippines files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea
MANILA - The Philippines filed a claim with the U.N. on Saturday to an extended continental shelf (ECS) in the South China Sea, a...
Jun 15, 20241 min read
US govt returns $156 million worth of 1MDB funds to Malaysia, embassy says
KUALA LUMPUR -The U.S. government has returned another $156 million to Malaysia in recovered assets linked to scandal-hit state fund...
Jun 9, 20242 min read
China says US provoking arms race in moves into South China Sea
BEIJING - The U.S. poses the largest security challenge in the South China Sea as its military deployment there is turning it into...
May 13, 20242 min read
China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters
MANILA/BEIJING - The Philippines said on Monday that it would keep a closer guard on reefs, shoals and islets in its exclusive economic...
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