Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba has been seeking to meet US President Donald Trump after he won elections in November. Ishiba, who is likely to embark on US visit in coming weeks, wants Trump's commitment to ensure a strong American presence in the region.

Partnering with Southeast Asia is “vital for regional peace and stability,” Japan’s top diplomat says during Manila visit.

Japan and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation on maritime security with an eye on China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea over territorial claims.

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday underscored the importance of close ties with the United States for regional stability, as he seeks to arrange a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

US President Joe Biden on Sunday (Jan 12) met virtually with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to advance co-operation among the three countries, the White House said. The three leaders discussed trilateral maritime security and economic co-operation,

Japan's foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya, has expressed concern over escalating tensions in the South China Sea and opposes any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo. During a visit to the Philippines,

Japan's concerns over a potential U.S. retreat from the region have grown amid China's increasingly assertive military posture.

Japan positions itself as a key regional stabilizer amid growing security concerns, potential U.S. diplomatic shifts, analysts said.

Japans Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has urged U.S. President Joe Biden to address concerns surrounding Nippon Steels $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel. The request came during an online meeting with Biden

Dr Taizo Miyagi of Chuo University told The Straits Times that while the relationship that Japan has built with Asean since the end of World War II has been a “great asset for its diplomacy”, Japan’s presence in the region has inevitably weakened relative to China’s.

Philippines protests China's presence in South China Sea, calls for Beijing to respect international laws in EEZ.

US, Japanese, Philippine Leaders Discussed China's Behavior in South China Sea ... Biden spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. late ...