Japan has outlined new initiatives to deepen defence cooperation with ASEAN, focusing on humanitarian assistance and maritime security.

The US has condemned China’s claim over Scarborough Shoal, urging ASEAN nations to stand firm against Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. Read here ...

The United States' offer of cooperation to Asean must be based on the Asean Defence Ministers Meeting (ADMM) framework and the regional bloc centrality, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

The Philippines is looking to develop a closer defence partnership with Timor-Leste as the young nation formally becomes part of the Asean members.

Oleg Savelyev said that in 2021, the Russian-ASEAN naval exercises ARNEX-2021 were held, which allowed the sailors of Russia and the countries of the association to work together at sea ...

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attended the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus on Saturday in Kuala Lumpur, where he was expected to emphasize the importance of ...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday wrapped up a series of diplomatic events that started with summit meetings related to an Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathering in Malaysia on Oct.