Australia to invest $18 million for Cable Connectivity & Resilience Centre in Indo-Pacific

Australia to invest  million for Cable Connectivity & Resilience Centre in Indo-Pacific

Australia on Monday launched a new Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre, to help ensure undersea cable networks in the Indo-Pacific are resilient and all countries can benefit from reliable connectivity and the growth of the digital economy.“This work is integral to the prosperity and security of our region. From emails to e-commerce, accessing news, social … Read more

Biden gathers leaders of Japan, Philippines to reinforce bonds, counter China – National

Biden gathers leaders of Japan, Philippines to reinforce bonds, counter China – National

U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday that U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Thursday in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. and the Philippines have … Read more

Biden welcomes Kishida to Washington as U.S., Japan navigate rare spat – National

Biden welcomes Kishida to Washington as U.S., Japan navigate rare spat – National

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began a much-anticipated visit to Washington on Tuesday that spotlights shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific and at a rare moment of public difference between the two nations over a Japanese company’s plan to buy an iconic U.S. company. Kishida and his wife will stop by … Read more