The initiative, led by a government-backed project, aims to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen national security.

Japan has agreed to provide the Philippine Navy with six Abukuma-class destroyers, marking a major step in joint defence ...

Japan will begin test mining for rare-earth-rich mud from the deep seabed off Minamitori Island, some 1,900 kilometres (1,180 ...

Japan will try to mine the seabed in its Exclusive Economic Zone. Like the United States, India and Australia, Japan wants to ...

Japan has said its military could shoot down foreign drones flying over its territory, days after a Chinese-made drone ...

Pacific, the quad ministers said they are united in their conviction that “peace and stability in the maritime domain underpin the security and prosperity of the region.” ...

The move signals Tokyo’s growing military self-reliance as it distances itself from US security dependence and builds ...

China said it conducted oil and gas exploration activities in the East China Sea in "undisputed waters" under its ...

French Polynesia is a pivotal element of France’s strategy in the Pacific – and offers a compelling case study for shared ...

Japan lodges protest against China's new oil and gas activities in the East China Sea. Urgent need for dialogue and ...