Commentary / World Aug 17, 2022
What Southeast Asian nations want from Washington
by Brad Glosserman
Southeast Asia wants the U.S. to remain deeply engaged in regional affairs but not exacerbate tensions with China.
National / Politics | FOCUS Aug 7, 2022
Japan to have challenges in ASEAN ties as tensions over Taiwan grow
by Keita Nakamura
Southeast Asia is regarded as being at the forefront of the rivalry between Japan and China and recent tensions over Taiwan are expected to create greater diplomatic challenges.
National / Politics Aug 6, 2022
Japan's top envoy promises Tokyo will help ASEAN with Myanmar issue
During a meeting with Cambodia's prime minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed "serious concern" about executions of four Myanmar people, including two pro-democracy activists.
National Aug 5, 2022
Japan and China lock horns over Pelosi's Taiwan visit and Chinese drills
At an ASEAN meeting involving Japan, China and South Korea, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed "grave concern" over the ongoing large-scale drills in the Taiwan Strait.
National / Politics Aug 4, 2022
China skips foreign minister talks with Japan at ASEAN-linked Cambodia meet
A spokesperson for Beijing said Japan and other G7 countries had unreasonably blamed China for its actions around Taiwan.
National / Politics Aug 2, 2022
Foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi to attend ASEAN talks in Phnom Penh
While in Cambodia, the minister is also arranging to have bilateral meetings with the Chinese and South Korean foreign ministers and trilateral talks with U.S. and Australian counterparts.
Commentary / World Jul 27, 2022
The challenges facing Washington’s Indo-Pacific economic policy
by Joshua Kurlantzick
Holding face-to-face meetings with Asian leaders won’t gloss over the shortcomings of any initiatives offered by U.S. trade officials.
Asia Pacific Jul 11, 2022
China warns Asian nations to avoid being used as 'chess pieces' by big powers
Speaking at the ASEAN secretariat in Jakarta, China's foreign minister Wang Yi said many countries in the region were under pressure to take sides.
World / Politics Jul 10, 2022
Top U.S. diplomat vows to heap pressure on Myanmar junta during visit to Thailand
by Shaun Tandon
The top U.S. diplomat praised Thailand's role in a renewed push in Southeast Asia — a key area of competition between China and the United States.
Commentary / Japan Jun 23, 2022
Japan’s assertive foreign policy can start in Southeast Asia
by Clara Ferreira Marques
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a wake-up call, even for Japan’s hawks. Now strong talk needs to be matched with action — at home and abroad.
National Jun 23, 2022
Rules-based order key to Indo-Pacific security, Japan defense chief tells ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Beijing are currently crafting a code of conduct to defuse tensions in disputed areas in the region.
National Jun 8, 2022
Japan-developed liver cancer screening system to be introduced in Thailand
Fujifilm has been working toward introducing the system with the Thai Association for the Study of the Liver and the country's health ministry.