Philippines

Taiwan coast guard deployed vessels in response to China operation

A Taiwan Coast Guard boat patrols, as seen from a boat with Chinese tourists, Taiwan's Kinmen Islands, off Xiamen, on May 25.

Philippine court drops remaining Marcos ill-gotten wealth case

Hungary to stop issuing worker visas to people from Georgia, Armenia, Philippines

Foreign workers account for just 2 per cent of Hungary’s workforce, but some sectors, like services and manufacturing, are heavily reliant on foreign workers.

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, later removed

A satellite image shows a possible raft at the opening to Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, May 27, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

As the US rows back on Indo-Pacific, Japan steps up to the plate

Japan's defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi made it clear at the Shangri-La Dialogue that he wants his country to bring together the region's security efforts.

Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal

Scarborough is a prime fishing spot located 200km off the western coast of the Philippines. It is also 874km from Hainan, China’s nearest land mass.

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

Taiwan’s sovereignty over its territory and relevant waters, as well as its rights under international law, are “indisputable”, the foreign ministry said.

Philippines’ Marcos urges Senate to return to work as gridlock deepens ahead of break

Philippine senators take oath as they convene as an impeachment court to hear the case of Vice President Sara Duterte, at the Senate in Pasay City, Philippines, May 18, 2026. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

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

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the delimitation agreement would stipulate rights and obligations of only Japan and the Philippines.

Chinese aircraft carrier held drills in east of Philippines, Japan says

FILE PHOTO: China's aircraft carrier Liaoning takes part in a military drill of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the western Pacific Ocean, April 18, 2018. Picture taken April 18, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer

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