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ASEAN and China Must Start Tackling Thorny Issues of South China Sea Code, Philippines Says
LANGKAWI, Malaysia (Reuters) - The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding, the Philippines' top diplomat said on Saturday.
Philippines, China pledge to seek common ground on South China Sea
The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South China Sea, their foreign ministries said on Thursday, as heated rows persist over vessels deployed around disputed features.
Philippine Navy Holds Exercise Near China-controlled Reef
The Philippine Navy said its warships held exercises Friday in the South China Sea as part of its efforts to assert its sovereign rights over waters also claimed by Beijing.
Philippine Navy Holds Exercise Near Disputed Shoal Amid Standoff With China
The Philippine navy said on Friday its ships were holding drills near a contested shoal in the South China Sea, a day after Manila and Beijing agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite ongoing disputes.
Philippine navy holds drills near contested South China Sea shoal
Philippine navy ships were holding drills near a contested shoal in the South China Sea on Friday, a day after Manila and Beijing agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite ongoing maritime disputes.
Malaysia takes on ASEAN mantle but tempers expectations on Myanmar, South China Sea
Southeast Asian foreign ministers hold a closed-doors retreat in Malaysia on Sunday, as the country hosts its first meeting ...
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Philippines calls for Asean focus on managing disasters
The Philippines hopes Asean will put a focus on disaster management and climate change initiatives, as the region grapples ...
What is ASEAN and why is it popping up in Trump cabinet nominee hearings?
During the confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense, Sen. Tammy ...
121 people rescued off Philippines after six days adrift
MANILA: The Philippine Navy rescued 121 people aboard a boat six days after it went adrift at sea, officials said on ...
Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?
In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over ...
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Malaysian FMCG products surge in popularity in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines -The vibrant shelves of Filipino grocery stores are set to become even more diverse as Malaysian grocery ...
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‘Robust latticework’ of cooperation and partnerships crucial for peace in Asia Pacific: Philippine Foreign Minister
With the upcoming Trump 2.0 administration and the ongoing South China Sea dispute, building peace requires more multilateral ...
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Hegseth stumped by question about ASEAN; here's what it is
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, was questioned about ASEAN during a heated Senate ...
A question about ASEAN stumped Pete Hegseth at his Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?
Hegseth responded at the heated Senate confirmation hearing that he couldn’t tell Duckworth the exact number of ASEAN nations ...
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 ...