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Danish Ambassador to the Philippines, Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, delivered an in-depth lecture on Indo-Pacific geopolitics at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde in Manila as part of the school’s Ambassador’s …
Danish ambassador highlights Indo-Pacific geopolitics in Manila lecture Read More
Vietnam has formally protested recent territorial claims made by both China and the Philippines over Second Thomas Shoal, part of the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, according …
Vietnam protests Chinese and Philippine claims in disputed South China Sea reef Read More
If one desire true remoteness and isolation then one should consider experiencing the day to day life on the Indonesian Island of Nongkat, where the Danish Højskoleøen is located The …
The rustic experience of everyday life on a remote island Read More
21 countries, including Denmark, Finland, Sweden and the European Union, have expressed concern about dangerous maneuvers and the use of water cannons against Filipino ships by the China Coast Guard. …
International community reacts to current aggressions in South China Sea Read More The Embassy of Sweden in Manila published a statement on 24 March 2024 expressing concern about the ongoing aggressions in the South China Sea. They call for the disputes to …
Swedish Embassy states concern about aggressions in South China Sea Read More
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the PH is working to resolve the “exploration issues” in the South China Sea in order to start new energy exploration projects in the …
PH says South China Sea tensions have increased Read More
A Chinese coast guard ship collided with a Philippine boat in the South China Sea on Sunday morning, October 24. The incident has added extra fuel to the already long-standing …
Ships collide and fuel ongoing conflict surrounding the South China Sea Read More
China has stated that the country is willing to resolve the dispute over the South China Sea with neighbors through dialogue. “China is always willing to resolve differences through dialogue …
China is supposedly willing to resolve South China Sea dispute Read More
Sweden stands with the Philippines amid the latter’s territorial row with China in the South China Sea. The Department of National Defense (DND) disclosed on Wednesday, August 16. Sweden’s expression …
Sweden expresses support for The Philippines amid South China Sea dispute Read More
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged the Philippines to work with China on a way to resolve tensions in the South China Sea. The official Xinhua news agency said …
China asks Philippines to work on resolving South China Sea tensions Read More
The Philippines accuses the Chinese coast guard of firing water cannons at its ships in the disputed South China Sea. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday, August 5, when the …
The Danish Embassy in Manila has expressed it’s support for the Philippines in the case of China firing water cannons Read More
The European Union is ready to strengthen cooperation with the Philippines on maritime security. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission said in a press release on Monday, …
EU ready to strengthen maritime security cooperation with the Philippines Read More
A joint statement by sixteen European countries including Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Romania, Slovakia, Finland, and Sweden was issued on …
European countries back Philippines up on West Philippine Sea territory Read More
Asia internet cable projects by leading telecoms and technology firms are facing delays due to the tensions involving South China Sea and how China positions itself. Because China has claimed …
Asia internet cable projects delay due to South China Sea tensions Read More
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday, April 3, that Malaysia is prepared to negotiate the South China Sea dispute with Beijing. China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China …
Malaysia ready to negotiate with China Read More
Neal Imperial, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs of the Philippines recently met with Richard Tibbles, European Union Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific to …
Philippines discusses with EU about South China Sea and West Philippines Sea Read More
Denmark, Japan, European Union, the United States, and Canada were amongst countries across the world that on 12 July celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Philippines’ arbitral award, the …
Denmark celebrates Hague ruling 5 years ago on the Philippines area in the South China Sea Read More