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A Jin Chiang navy ship returns to base in Keelung, Taiwan in July.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2026
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.
China's Liaoning aircraft carrier takes part in a military drill in the western Pacific in April 2018.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2026
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.
Vietnamese leader To Lam arrives in the Philippines for a summit with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., on Sunday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 1, 2026
Vietnam and Philippines elevate ties and 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's coast guard has ⁠conducted patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines' plans to launch maritime border delimitation talks.
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2026
China patrols waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan-Philippines 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.
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a group interview on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore on Sunday.
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2026
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.
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Type-88 surface-to-ship missile is fired during the Balikatan exercises at Culili Point Sand Dunes in Paoay, Ilocos Norte province, Philippines, on May 6.
JAPAN
May 31, 2026
Japan and 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.
A Filipino fisherman rows a boat near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in Masinloc, Zambales province, Philippines, in 2022.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 31, 2026
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.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. before a meeting at the Akasaka Palace state guest house in Tokyo on Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 28, 2026
Japan and Philippines agree to elevate ties to new level amid China concerns
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said they would begin formal negotiations on a key intelligence-sharing pact.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcome Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 27, 2026
Japan welcomes Philippines’ Marcos at Imperial Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit is the first state guest visit to Japan by a Philippine president since 2015.
Bureau of Fire Protection rescuers clear the rubble as they continue to search for victims from a collapsed building in Angeles City, Pampanga province, north of Manila on Saturday.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 25, 2026
Philippine building collapses, trapping at least 30 people
High temperatures and the lack of proper equipment are hampering the rescue effort.
The skyline of Angeles City in the Philippines
ASIA PACIFIC
May 24, 2026
Dozens feared trapped after building collapses in Philippines
Around 30 to 40 people ⁠are feared trapped after a nine-story building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, north of the Philippine capital, a city official said Sunday.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes part in a news conference during an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Cebu, central Philippines, on May 8.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 24, 2026
Philippine leader’s state visit to Japan to focus on shoring up defense ties
Energy security will also be on the agenda for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trip to Tokyo — the first state visit by the country’s leader in more than a decade.
A cook from Thailand prepares reindeer legs in the kitchen of the Nuka cafe in Ilulissat, Greenland.
WORLD / Society / FOCUS
May 23, 2026
The Asian workers keeping Greenland in business
According to Greenland’s employers’ association, five to 6% of workers on the island are Asian, drawn by the tourism sector.
Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, waves to well-wishers during a public appearance for New Year celebrations by Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other imperial family members at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 2.
JAPAN
May 23, 2026
Prince Hisahito to make debut at imperial banquet
It will be the first time for the 19-year-old prince, currently in his second year at the University of Tsukuba, to attend an event to welcome a state guest.
"I’ve been doing this for 40 years and it just keeps getting worse,” Bunyut Chaosamut said. "We are sea people; we can’t just quit and start growing rice or planting rubber trees.”
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
May 22, 2026
Southeast Asia’s fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs
High fuel prices linked to the Iran war are hitting Southeast Asia’s seafood industry hard, forcing boats to stay ashore and raising costs across the supply chai
India has appealed to citizens to drop overseas trips and avoid gold purchases to protect a rupee that is among the world's ​biggest losers since war in the Middle East reduced crude supplies.
BUSINESS / Markets / ANALYSIS
May 22, 2026
Asia’s currencies are flashing the oil shock alarm
Asia buys about 80% of oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, and stress in foreign exchange markets is one of the clearest signs of rising fuel prices starting to hurt growth.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping greets U.S. President Donald Trump outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during their two-day summit on May 14.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 20, 2026
How will Japan react to Trump’s China pivot?
For Tokyo, the critical issue is whether the U.S. is fundamentally rethinking its approach toward China — and whether that shift could leave Japan dangerously exposed.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks during a news conference at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on March 25.
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2026
Philippines’ Marcos says Japan defense posture on summit agenda amid Taiwan concerns
Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will discuss Japan’s new defense posture at a summit next week with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in talks also likely to touch on Taiwan.
The war in Iran is fueling currency crises in energy-importing countries, underscoring the need to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles and renewable energy to shield economies from fossil-fuel shocks.
COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2026
The energy crisis is becoming a currency crisis
The biggest losers include the Egyptian pound, the Philippine peso, the South Korean won and the Thai baht.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte announces her intention to run for the country's presidency in 2028 during a news conference in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, on Feb.18.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 18, 2026
Sara Duterte trial to open next phase of Philippine political turmoil
The political drama is rattling a country with a weak economy and may limit the ability of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to stem the bleeding.
‘My dream is broken’: Japan visa rules push out foreign residents
A man orders from a kebab shop in the Okubo district in Tokyo.
Thailand gets serious about chasing high-spending tourists
Chinese tourists at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Rathawaramahawihan in Bangkok
Murakami says his novels are ‘different’ from AI literature
Haruki Murakami's first book in three years hit shelves in Japan on Friday.
Japan’s princesses face life-altering legal revisions
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito, said in a 2022 news conference upon coming of age that she hopes to “spend a long time together” with her parents.
Japan plans to sharply raise fees for residence permits from October
Foreign tourists walk on the path leading to the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in May.
Japan plans to sharply raise fees for residence permits from October
Foreign tourists walk on the path leading to the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in May.
X Games returns to Chiba with new team format
Skateboarder Sora Shirai practices at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on Friday afternoon. X Games Chiba begins on Saturday.
NU Festival tests Takanawa Gateway City complex’s culture cred
Veteran improvisers Kazuo Imai and Atsuhiro Ito brought some unruly energy to NU Festival, a three-day multimedia event held at the Takanawa Gateway City complex.  
Japan’s princesses face life-altering legal revisions
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito, said in a 2022 news conference upon coming of age that she hopes to “spend a long time together” with her parents.
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Kazuma (right) faces off against future <i>yokozuna</i> Onosato during the All Japan Amateur Sumo Championships at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo in December 2020.

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