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World defense officials hold talks in Singapore with tensions between China and the US as backdrop
SINGAPORE (AP) — Government leaders, defense officials and diplomats from around the world are gathering in Singapore for Asia’s premier security forum this weekend, at a time of increasing tension and competition for influence between the U.S. and China in the Indo-Pacific region.
South China Sea: Manila, Beijing tap backchannel efforts to resolve disputes
In Singapore, Marcos Jnr and Philippine defence officials will be in close physical proximity to Chinese military officials, who ordered blockades and the use of water cannons against Philippine vessels in a months-long row in the contested waterway.
Asia sees more military drills, but China lags US in scale and complexity: study
The United States and China have significantly increased the volume of military exercises across Asia amid roiling regional tensions in recent years, though Beijing’s drills still lag in scale and complexity, a new study has found.
Philippines reels from shortage of ‘cyber warriors’ as hacking attacks soar amid China tensions
But industry analysts say such plans could struggle due to big shortages of skilled “cyber warriors” in the Philippines, which is estimated to need tens of thousands of digital security professionals.
South China Sea: is China’s fishing ban a ‘scare tactic’ to fend off Philippine vessels entering disputed waters?
China argues the annual moratorium is aimed at promoting sustainable fishing.
Philippines, Brunei sign deal on closer maritime cooperation, with eye on Beijing in South China Sea
The Philippines has signed a maritime cooperation deal with Brunei to boost “stability of the region”, but analysts say Bandar Seri Begawan’s ties with China could limit its commitment to working with Manila on countering Beijing’s influence in the South China Sea.
South Korea and UAE agree to slash duties and strengthen ties
SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea and the United Arab Emirates signed a trade agreement at a summit on Wednesday to sharply cut import duties and forge closer business and investment ties.