Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun a tour of Malaysia and Indonesia as part of his effort to further strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as threats from China rise in the region.

Indonesia’s government says it has agreed with Japan to resume talks on the joint development of naval vessels that have stalled in recent years

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday began a trip to Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defence and economic ties with Southeast Asia as China's threats grow in the region.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is visiting Malaysia and Indonesia to boost defense and economic relations as China's regional influence grows. His trip signifies Japan's commitment to strengthening these ties despite potential changes in US presence under President-elect Donald Trump.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba left for Malaysia on Thursday, embarking on a four-day trip that will also take him to Indonesia as Tok

The meeting between Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and his Japanese counterpart Nakatani Gen in Jakarta serves as a prelude to an upcoming meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Indonesia.

Japan's Defense Minister Nakatani Gen has agreed with his Indonesian counterpart to step up bilateral cooperation in the field of maritime security.

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin on Tuesday discussed the possible joint d

The tour of the two Southeast Asian countries marks Ishiba's first overseas trip since taking office in October.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit Malaysia and Indonesia from tomorrow, with an eye to bolstering defence ties. He will also be seeking to understand how Putrajaya and Jakarta view conflicts taking place outside the region.

A Defense Ministry spokesperson denies that both countries have discussed a possible cooperation on Mogami-class frigates.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday began a trip to Malaysia and Indonesia as part of an effort to strengthen defense and economic ties with Southeast Asia as China's threats grow in the region.