![US is not a party to South China Sea issue, says Chinese foreign ministry US is not a party to South China Sea issue, says Chinese foreign ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702373967_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
US is not a party to South China Sea issue, says Chinese foreign ministry
China warns the Philippines that wooing other countries to provoke confrontation will undermine regional stability.
Wed Jul 31 2024
![Philippines to start winding down operations of offshore gaming hubs Philippines to start winding down operations of offshore gaming hubs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665311944_Gaming.jpg)
Philippines to start winding down operations of offshore gaming hubs
The Philippines' gaming regulator said it will cancel the licenses of offshore gambling firms and implement a total ban on the industry.
Tue Jul 23 2024
![SRG's historic win a game-changer for Malaysian e-sports industry - Soloz SRG's historic win a game-changer for Malaysian e-sports industry - Soloz](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/41721215182_RedGiantsSRG.jpg)
SRG's historic win a game-changer for Malaysian e-sports industry - Soloz
SRG became the first Malaysian team to win international e-sports title after defeating the Philippines' Falcons AP Bren Sport at MLBB 2024.
Wed Jul 17 2024
![Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634780799_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests
The Philippines rejects the "use of force" to undermine its interests in the contested South China Sea but it does not want any conflict.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720753358_EUChina.jpg)
China scolds EU over statement about South China Sea
EU issued a statement to mark the anniversary of arbitration regarding sovereignty in the region which ruled in the Philippines' favour and which was rejected by China.
Fri Jul 12 2024
![President Marcos invites Malaysian companies to Southern Philippines President Marcos invites Malaysian companies to Southern Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/71719887508_MohamadHasan.jpg)
President Marcos invites Malaysian companies to Southern Philippines
The Philippines also gave its assurance to render full cooperation during Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025.
Tue Jul 02 2024
![MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618736780_MalaysianMaritimeE.jpg)
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle 46 barrels of subsidised petrol to the Philippines
MMEA seized 46 barrels of subsidised petrol, amounting to 1,150 litres, left on a boat in the waters of Pulai Berhala in Sandakan.
Wed Jun 26 2024
![Philippines tells Beijing its words must match actions in South China Sea Philippines tells Beijing its words must match actions in South China Sea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702373967_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
Philippines tells Beijing its words must match actions in South China Sea
The Philippines urges China to avoid actions that endanger sailors and vessels in the South China Sea.
Wed Jun 19 2024
![Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717496759_SouthChinaSea.jpg)
Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard
China's foreign ministry said the Philippines' actions at the shoal, which it calls Renai Reef, were illegal.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Biden warns on Beijing's South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit Biden warns on Beijing's South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61712904175_tbtrilateralsummi.jpg)
Biden warns on Beijing's South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit
United States defense commitments to Japan and to the Philippines are iron clad, said Joe Biden.
Fri Apr 12 2024
![EXPLAINER - South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up? EXPLAINER - South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/51702373967_TBChinesemilitia.jpg)
EXPLAINER - South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?
Encounters between the Philippines and China in Asia's most contested waters have grown tenser and more frequent over the past year.
Thu Apr 11 2024
![Philippines to boost diplomacy and defence capability as South China Sea 'countermeasures' Philippines to boost diplomacy and defence capability as South China Sea 'countermeasures'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684149936_Philippines.jpg)
Philippines to boost diplomacy and defence capability as South China Sea 'countermeasures'
China says regardless of what policies the Philippines rolls out, none would affect China's maritime rights of sovereignty claims.
Mon Apr 01 2024
![Taylor Swift mania hits Philippine classrooms Taylor Swift mania hits Philippine classrooms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/41709284566_TaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift mania hits Philippine classrooms
The University of the Philippines rolled out a celebrity studies course examining the singer and her impact on global pop culture.
Sat Mar 02 2024
![Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61709115356_ScarboroughShoalS.jpg)
Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the navy vessels will not deter the Philippines from defending its maritime territory and protecting fishermen.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101 Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708061657_TBTHAIFA.jpg)
Thailand soars 12 spots in FIFA rankings, now sit at 101
In Southeast Asia, Thailand maintains the highest FIFA ranking, leading ahead of Vietnam, M'sia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Fri Feb 16 2024