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Philippine inflation eases but stays high at 6.8% as rate hike looms

Philippine EV sales surge as fuel shock drives shift from gasoline

South Korea pledges action to curb volatility as won nears 2009 low

South Korea joins authorities in Indonesia and the Philippines in stepping up measures to defend currencies as elevated oil prices hurt the region's importers.

Why Japan, Philippines are risking China's ire over sea boundary talks

Taiwan says Japan and Philippines must respect its rights in maritime border talks

Taiwan's foreign ministry said it calls on Japan and the Philippines to fully consider ‌Taiwan's rights and interests and engage in talks.

Japan rejects Taiwan's demand for talks over delimitation with Philippines

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on Wednesday effectively brushed aside Taiwan's demand for consultation over the nation's planned bilateral negotiations with t

Easy Japanese news in translation: Imperial Couple welcomes Philippine president at dinner

A banquet to welcome Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife, who were visiting Japan, was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo's Chiyo

Japan and Philippines Trump-proof efforts to check China's ambitions

Chinese aircraft carrier conducts drills east of Philippines

The exercises were reported as Beijing lashed out at Tokyo over its defense buildup and growing security ties with Manila.

Philippines and Vietnam upgrade ties to 'enhanced strategic partnership'

Vietnam and Philippines elevate ties, discuss South China Sea

Vietnamese leader To Lam's trip to the Philippines comes as both countries grapple with an increasingly assertive Chinese presence in the South China Sea.

China patrols waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan, Philippine maritime border talks

Japan and the Philippines said last week they would ​begin talks on delimiting the maritime boundary of the exclusive ‌economic zone, which overlaps with areas claimed by Beijing.

Japan eyes first export of indigenous missile system amid closer ties with Philippines

The Type 88 missile system is among several Japanese anti-ship weapons being considered, the country's defense chief has said.

An Imperial Week in Photos: Emperor Naruhito Welcomes Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Last week's highlights included the Emperor and Empress hosting a foreign leader, Princess Aiko attending the Laos Festival, and tributes to the war dead. The post An Imperial Week in Photos: Emperor Naruhito Welcomes Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Haiku in English: June 1, 2026

mimickinga mannequin's posespring equinox--Alvin B. Cruz (Manila, Philippines)Selected by Dhugal J. Lindsay

Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid US-China thaw

Japan, Philippines to discuss surface-to-ship missile exports

Type-88 surface-to-ship guided missiles of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force are expected to be up for consideration.

Philippines, Japan seek to strengthen defense ties amid U.S.-China thaw

China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat

The Scarborough Shoal has become a ⁠frequent flash point between China and the Philippines over sovereignty and fishing rights.

Japan, US, Philippines to hold September investment forum for Manila AI hub