Philippines
Philippines Congress proclaims Marcos as next president
By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) - A joint session of Philippines Congress on Wednesday declared Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the...
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Biden’s Asian economic talks include 13 countries and not China
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) -President Joe Biden launched his plan for U.S. economic engagement in Asia...
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Philippines’ Balisacan to join Marcos cabinet as economic planning minister
MANILA (Reuters) - Arsenio Balisacan, the chief of the Philippines' anti-trust agency, said on Monday he had decided to accept...
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Philippines’ Marcos says discussed defence agreements, climate funding with U.S. envoy
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippines president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday he discussed security issues with an envoy of defence...
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At least seven dead after blaze on Philippine passenger ferry
MANILA (Reuters) - Seven people have died after a high-speed Philippine ferry carrying 134 people caught fire on Monday, with...
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Kishida assures Philippines president-elect Marcos of Japan’s economic commitment
MANILA (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed resolve to continue economic cooperation with the Philippines during a telephone...
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Philippines’ Marcos set for supermajority as ‘Uniteam’ dominates Congress
By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) - Philippines president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr is all but certain to command a supermajority...
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Philippines’ Marcos wants China ties to ‘shift to higher gear’ under his presidency
By Neil Jerome Morales and Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) - Philippines president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday said his country's...
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Philippines president-elect Marcos in Australia for a private trip
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine president-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr made a private trip to Australia on Tuesday, his spokesperson said, drawing...
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U.S. hails ‘new era’ with ASEAN as summit commits to raise level of ties
By Jeff Mason, David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday a first summit...
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With China in focus, Biden makes $150 million commitment to ASEAN leaders
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden opened a gathering of Southeast Asian leaders with a promise to...
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U.S. seeks better supply chain resilience with Southeast Asia -Raimondo
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Thursday that the United States was looking to deepen resilience...
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China envoy says ties with Philippines to strengthen under Marcos
MANILA (Reuters) - Relations between the Philippines and China will become stronger under the Southeast Asian country's incoming president, Ferdinand...
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Biden called Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to congratulate him on Philippine presidential election
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden called Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to congratulate him on his presidential victory in...
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Vietnam leader interested in Biden economic framework, but needs to study details
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Wednesday that Hanoi was interested in helping the United...
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Biden seeks to keep China in focus by welcoming ASEAN leaders
By David Brunnstrom, Simon Lewis and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden will host Southeast Asian leaders in Washington...
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U.S. welcomes Marcos victory in Philippines -Blinken
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States welcomed Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s presidential victory in the Philippines and looked forward to working...
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U.S. wants ASEAN leaders to play bigger role in Myanmar diplomacy – official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States wants Southeast Asian leaders to play a "more deeply engaged role" in efforts to...
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No quiet retirement for Philippines’ Duterte when Marcos takes over presidency
By Karen Lema and Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) - A quiet retirement for Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is unlikely...
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After Philippines election triumph, Marcos visits dictator father’s grave
By Enrico Dela Cruz MANILA (Reuters) - Ferdinand Marcos Jr. went to the grave of his father, the disgraced Philippines...
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