Careful Balancing Act for Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia seeks an American presence to balance against China but does not want to antagonize it either.
Richard Colapinto
ASEAN Takes Step to Enhance Economic Integration
The countries of East and Southeast Asia try to shield their economies from the problems in the West.
Vietnam Key to Japan’s Southeast Asia Policy
Relations between Japan and Vietnam are reaching the level of strategic partnership.
Japan’s Central Bank Tries More Quantitative Easing
Cheap lending is a temporary fix. The government needs to tackle long-term impediments to growth.
Vietnam, United States Announce Military Drills
Days after a Sino-Philippine standoff, Vietnam invites the United States for military exercises.
Britain, Japan Initiate Bilateral Defense Relations
Britain becomes the first nation after the United States to maintain military relations with Japan.
Japan Ready to Shoot Down North Korean Missile
Tokyo has activated its early warning radar system in anticipation of a satellite launch.