Japan, Philippines and Asia

Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China.
Japan is gravely concerned about actions in the South China Sea that are raising tensions, and strongly opposes any ...
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi on Wednesday sought President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s continued support for Japan’s ...
A Philippine security official says China is “pushing us to the wall” with growing aggression in the disputed South China Sea ...
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, who is set to attend Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, also stressed the necessity of being on ...
The Philippines and Japan have renewed an agreement to trade one currency for another at a preset rate over a given period.
Partnering with Southeast Asia is “vital for regional peace and stability,” Japan’s top diplomat says during Manila visit.
The Philippines has initiated a significant move to strengthen its coastal defense by installing Japanese-supplied radar ...