Tag: ASEAN IN FOCUS

Philippines to consult ASEAN on joint China sea oil search

The Philippines on Wednesday  reassured Southeast Asian neighbors about its proposal to partner with Beijing in oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, promising to consult them on any plans. President Rodrigo Duterte has softened his predecessor’s policy opposing China’s claims — which expand to nearly the entire sea — causing alarm among some neighboring Southeast Asian countries, which also hold partial claims. On Monday, Duterte said his government was in talks with China over joint drilling for […]

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China urges ASEAN to reject outside interference

  Beijing urged Southeast Asian nations on Tuesday to unite and “say no” to outside forces seeking to interfere in the South China Sea dispute, in an apparent swipe at the United States ahead of a regional summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the statement in Manila where he hailed the “strong momentum” in improving ties with the Philippines, a longstanding American ally which has moved closer to China under President Rodrigo Duterte. Wang’s […]

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US: Global terror attacks down but portions of PHL, others among “safe haven environments” of IS fighters

Agence France Presse — The United States State Department said Wednesday that global terror incidents and deaths fell last year, but portions of certain countries, including the Philippines, have become “safe haven environments” for Islamic State fighters. In its annual country-by-country assessment of terrorism worldwide, the department pinpointed Islamic jihadist groups Islamic State Al-Qaeda and the Taliban as the leading culprits for terror attacks. But it said overall attacks had fallen nine percent last year […]

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Singapore offers Philippines drones, urban warfare training

Agence France Presse — Singapore said Wednesday it has offered surveillance drones and urban warfare training to Philippine troops battling Islamist fighters, to prevent the militants becoming entrenched and threatening the rest of Southeast Asia. Philippine troops have been battling to dislodge militants loyal to the Islamic State group who seized parts of the southern city of Marawi on May 23 in a bid to establish a base in the Mindanao region, which shares sea […]

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China says US damaged stability in South China Sea after warship sails near disputed island

China’s foreign ministry said that the United States had seriously damaged peace and stability in the South China Sea after a United States warship sailed near a disputed island claimed by China, Taiwan and Vietnam. The USS Stethem, a guided-missile destroyer, sailed on Sunday (June 2) within 12 nautical miles of Triton Island, part of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, a US Defense Department official said. The official added that the operation […]

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India-ASEAN Delhi dialogue set on July 4

  Eagle News — The 9th India-ASEAN Ministerial Dialogue is scheduled tomorrow (July 4) with the aim to intensify and broaden political, strategic and economic cooperation in the region. Also known as Delhi Dialogue, the conference has become an important forum where political leaders, policy makers, researchers, academicians, business leaders and media persons converge for brainstorming on a range of issues pertaining to ASEAN-India relations. The meet will also provide an opportunity to leaders to […]

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Augmentation force arrives in Cebu for ASEAN meet

(Eagle News) — An augmentation force from Metro Manila has arrived in Cebu in time for a 17th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting in July. Authorities said the force tasked to beef up security at an Asean meeting at Radisson Blu Hotel from July 1 to 7 includes bomb squads, canine units, among others. Apart from the augmentation force, personnel from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will be deployed to install closed-circuit […]

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Defying China: Japan’s largest war ship steams into South China Sea, with ASEAN guests on board

Japan’s largest warship, the Izumo, steamed into the South China Sea this week in defiance of China, with military guests from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on board to witness helicopters looping over the tropical waters and gunners blasting target buoys. China claims most of the energy-rich sea through which about $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes every year, much of it to and from Japanese ports. Neighbors Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, […]

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Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines launch naval patrols

TARAKAN, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines began joint naval patrols in their region Monday as threats from extremist groups increase. The “trilateral coordinated maritime patrol” was launched amid continuing battles between Philippine troops and Islamist gunmen loyal to the Islamic State group, who have seized part of the city of Marawi in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. Indonesia’s military chief Gatot Nurmantyo said the patrols are timely as his country tries […]

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ASEAN remains preferred destination for China manufacturers, but not Malaysia – according to Standard Chartered survey

Manufacturers surveyed by Standard Chartered said much of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations remains to be the preferred destination for China manufacturers looking to relocate their production facilities. Standard Chartered said Cambodia and Vietnam were the most favored destinations, as in prior years, by those opting to move capacity overseas. However, Malaysia was not seen as a popular destination for their relocation by China manufacturers this year. The report also showed that only less […]

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China pushes for talks on Code of Conduct on South China Sea with no “outside involvement”

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Monday called for pushing for talks on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea without outside involvement. Wang made the remarks at a joint press conference with his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan in Beijing. “China and the (Association of Southeast Asian Nation) countries are fully capable, through our joint efforts, to work out, in an independent way, regional rules for the peace and stability of the South China […]

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7th High-Level Cross Regional Roundtable on Violence against Children opens

Department of Social Welfare And Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo opened the 7th High-Level Cross Regional Roundtable on Violence against Children at the Manila Hotel earlier today, June 6. The meeting was focused on the theme, “Placing Children at the Heart of the Sustainable Development Agenda: Accelerating Progress in Children’s Protection from Violence.” It aims to eradicate all forms of abuse and violence against children such as bullying, sexual assault and online violence, among others. […]

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