Regional senior officials to meet Beijing representatives for talks on disputed territory

Crash between Chinese vessels, Filipino Coast Guard also condemned by Manila's American ally

Malaysia hosts Asean-China meetings on regional Code of Conduct

The Philippine president says he is perplexed Beijing is accusing him of ‘playing with fire’

JAKARTA, July 29 — Malaysia and Indonesia reached several important agreements in the 13th Annual Consultation in Jakarta, including border issues, expanding economic cooperation, and efforts to accelerate the implementation of new energy projects, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MANILA, July 18 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will visit the United States (US) next week with a clear message to President Donald Trump that the Philippines must become economically stronger if it is to serve as a truly robust partner, an official said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 — Asean and China have agreed to submit a pact upgrading their free trade areas to their leaders for approval in October, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi today.

By Danial Dzulkifly KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan today called for restraint and dialogue in the South China Sea, warning that growing geopolitical tensions risk undermining regional security and disrupting global trade. Speaking at the Asean...

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — China and Russia have agreed to sign the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone Treaty (SEANWFZ), while the United States is reviewing the deal, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, June 13 — While the Kuala Lumpur (KL) Declaration signals Asean’s desire for peace and neutrality in the South China Sea, analysts warn that such a stance risks rendering the bloc ineffective against China’s delaying tactics and growing influence over claimant...

BEIJING, June 8 — Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with the Xinhua News Agency, released a report today highlighting China's commitment to building the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation.

MANILA, June 5 — The Philippines and United States (US) militaries have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, according to the Philippine Armed Forces.

BEIJING, June 5 — The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has urged the European Union (EU) to stop "provoking trouble" in the South China Sea, advising Manila not to "fantasise" about relying on outside forces to resolve disputes in the waterway.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, June 5 — The newly minted Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China trilateral pact is being hailed as a “strategic masterstroke” for its role in economic realignment and is seen as part of a broader shift where developing and middle-power nations are asserting...

BEIJING, June 2 — China has protested to the United States (US) against "vilifying" remarks made by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Foreign Ministry said yesterday, while accusing it of deliberately ignoring calls for peace from regional nations.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — Malaysia is actively pushing for progress on the South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) and upholding the Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

HANOI, May 3 — Vietnam has sent diplomatic notes to China and the Philippines via a statement today to protest against their activities in contested South China Sea waters, urging them to respect its territorial claims.

JAKARTA, May 1 — Indonesia's Parliament is set to agree next week to ratify an agreement made with Vietnam that sets the boundaries of their exclusive economic zones in the contested South China Sea, a lawmaker said today.

MANILA, April 30 — The Philippines and New Zealand strengthened defence ties with the signing of a landmark troop pact today, opening the way for expanded military cooperation amid shared security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.

MANILA, April 29 — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held talks with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr today, in a move to advance security and economic ties between two of Washington's closest Asian allies amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions.