TOKYO -- Japan plans to step up cooperation with Singapore in such fields as undersea cables and cybersecurity, Nikkei has learned, seeking to ensure reliable and secure communications infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific as China's influence looms.
Push for secure communications seen countering China's Indo-Pacific influence

Japan has a track record of providing support in laying down undersea cables, including in such countries as Tuvalu. (Japan's Foreign Ministry)
TOKYO -- Japan plans to step up cooperation with Singapore in such fields as undersea cables and cybersecurity, Nikkei has learned, seeking to ensure reliable and secure communications infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific as China's influence looms.