Japan, Philippines and Asia

Speaking in Manila, Iwaya Takeshi said that his country’s partnership with Southeast Asia was “vital for regional peace and ...
Partnering with Southeast Asia is “vital for regional peace and stability,” Japan’s top diplomat says during Manila visit.
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 ...
Biden spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. late on Sunday, a week ...
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 vowed to explore areas of cooperation on climate change and speed up climate action, including ...