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Taiwan coast guard says deploys vessels in response to China operation

The move comes after Chinese state media reported that the "law enforcement operation" was in response to talks between Japan and the Philippines regarding the affected waters.

Japan to label Philippines 'top priority' for oil reserve support

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

’Embryonic spines’: Trump faces growing Republican pushback

Republicans worry that his focus on pet projects — like an Ultimate Fighting Championship bout at the White House — make him look out of touch.

Philippine EV sales surge as fuel shock drives shift from gasoline

Seeds from clone of pine tree that survived 2011 Japan tsunami to be stored in UK

TOKYO -- Seeds from a cloned successor of a single pine tree that initially survived a massive tsunami following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

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