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Lapses will raise South Korea security concerns

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SOUTH KOREA

Following recent lapses, President Yoon Suk-yeol has reshuffled his top security team. Separately, North Korea has allegedly hacked details of two South Korean spy planes…

Japan-Philippines defence ties will bolster Manila

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JAPAN/PHILIPPINES

The outlook for the growing Japan-Philippines defence partnership.

Indonesia-Australia rifts will slowly heal

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INDONESIA/AUSTRALIA

He was accompanied on his trip by several senior ministers and business leaders. Canberra and Jakarta are long-standing partners, but various sore points have in recent years…

Indonesia will scale down defence minister’s plans

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INDONESIA

Indonesia is the largest and most populous country in South-east Asia. Its strategic importance makes it a key player in US-China competition in the region.

Taiwan’s asymmetric warfare capabilities will grow

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TAIWAN

The president is relying on Defence Minister Wellington Koo, a civilian, to reform national defence in light of the growing threat from China. US support against a Chinese…

ASEAN-China defence ties will survive UNCLOS, just

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ASEAN/CHINA

The announcement came days after an international ruling under the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS) dismissing China's maritime claims and island-building in the…

US-North Korea summit would have modest outcome

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US-NORTH KOREA

The message was conveyed by a South Korean delegation in Washington, briefing Trump on its talks earlier this week in Pyongyang. North Korea had said, the delegation reported…

London will grow ties with South-east Asia carefully

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

In August, the United Kingdom became the first country in 25 years to be granted dialogue partner status by ASEAN. Some ASEAN countries welcome a larger role for the United…

Trouble in Tokyo could undermine Abe's strength abroad

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JAPAN

However, at home his position is deteriorating amid ever-growing scandals. He faces constant criticism in parliament and has failed to enlist support from broad segments of the…

ASEAN-UK post-Brexit ties are likely to grow

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ASEAN/UK

This follows the June 23 'Brexit' referendum, in which 52% of those voting called for the government to organise the United Kingdom's exit from the EU. The vote and subsequent…