New Zealand and the Philippines formalized a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) amidst rising tensions in the South ...

The two countries agree to begin talks on defense and security agreements — but little is said, at least publicly, of the US’ pull back on international aid and imposition of ‘reciprocal tariffs’ ...

THE Philippines’ trade deficit widened in March 2025, reaching US$4.13 billion, an annual increase of 23.1 percent. This comes as the value of imported goods ou ...

China claims most of the South China Sea, despite a 2016 international tribunal decision largely dismissing those claims.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that his country and the Philippines would start talks on two proposed ...

CHINA accused the Philippines of creating “disturbances” as its navy conducted a patrol in the South China Sea on Tuesday, as Philippine and US forces held their own drills in the disputed sea ...

THE Philippines and New Zealand on Wednesday signed a visiting forces agreement (VFA) that would bolster military cooperation and let their armed forces hold joint exercises in each other’s ...

The Philippines and New Zealand strengthened defence ties with the signing of a landmark troop pact on Wednesday, opening the ...

South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said on Wednesday that he would present a new budget on May 21.

Who's voting, what issues are driving voters on the ground—and how each country is handling a more protectionist, more ...

PALAWAN, Philippines — U.S., Filipino and Australian troops dug into beach dunes and unleashed a barrage of firepower — ...

The Philippines has signed a military pact with New Zealand, allowing their forces to hold joint exercises as Manila ...