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Vietnam, Philippines to sign defense cooperation agreement

Vietnam, Philippines to sign defense cooperation agreement

The neighbors seek to bolster security ties amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.

China releases report to fortify claim over disputed shoal in South China Sea

China releases report to fortify claim over disputed shoal in South China Sea

Chinese researchers accuse Philippine ships of damaging coral growth at Sabina Shoal.

Australia to hold largest-ever joint military exercise with Indonesia in November

Australia to hold largest-ever joint military exercise with Indonesia in November

Announcement comes as Indonesian and US troops stage joint annual drills along with eight other nations.

Philippines to exhaust options before seeking US military help for sea missions

Philippines to exhaust options before seeking US military help for sea missions

The US military commander for the Indo-Pacific has offered naval escorts for Manila in the South China Sea.

10 nations join Super Garuda Shield military exercise in Indonesia

10 nations join Super Garuda Shield military exercise in Indonesia

Analysts say the event reflects Jakarta’s strategic defense culture of non-alignment.

Malaysia probes reported leak of note from ‘great friend’ China

Malaysia is investigating the report on Chinese “bullying” over a maritime dispute.

10 nations join Super Garuda Shield military exercise in Indonesia

10 nations join Super Garuda Shield military exercise in Indonesia

Analysts say the event reflects Jakarta’s strategic defense culture of non-alignment.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (R) and Vietnam's Defense Minister Phan Van Giang at the Philippine Presidential Palace on Aug. 30, 2024.

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The Philippine president cut a message of thanks to Vietnam for supporting a 2016 ruling on the South China Sea.

Philippine officials say Chinese coast guard ship 5205 rammed into their ship on August 31, 2024.

China, Philippines trade blame over 'ramming' at disputed shoal

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The Philippines says the incident is the fifth time China has harassed its vessels in the area in August.

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Top White House official in Beijing for talks with foreign minister

Top White House official in Beijing for talks with foreign minister

National security adviser Jake Sullivan and Wang Yi meet amid regional protests about Chinese incursions.

This Aug. 25, 2024, image made from video released by the Philippine Coast Guard shows a Chinese coast Guard ship, right, in a collision with the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea.

Philippines, China clash near disputed shoal in South China Sea

Manila said its fishery vessel was on a humanitarian mission to Sabina Shoal when rammed by a Chinese ship.

In this image made from Chinese Coast Guard video released on Aug. 19, 2024, a Philippine and Chinese coast guard vessel are pictured during an incident where the two countries accused each other of ramming vessels and performing dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea.

China, Philippines trade blame after ships collide in South China Sea

Anti-China activists in the Philippines troop to the Chinese consulate at the Makati financial district in Metro Manila to protest the alleged harassment of Filipino fishermen in the disputed South China Sea, Feb. 6, 2024.

Philippines slams Chinese actions against air force plane as unjustified, reckless

Coast guard ships from the Philippines and Vietnam participate in a drills west of Corregidor island, 12 nautical miles from the port of Manila, Aug. 9, 2024.

Philippine, Vietnamese coast guards sail together to bolster nautical cooperation

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