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Global Norms, Global Peace: Vietnam Adheres to International Law

19:10 | 29/10/2024

Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet affirmed at the 16th International Conference on the South China Sea that adherence to widely recognized rules and norms is the foundation of global peace and stability.

Political Will: Crucial for a South China Sea Code of Conduct

13:14 | 28/10/2024

On the sidelines of the 16th International Conference on the South China Sea in Quang Ninh on October 23rd, Professor Dewi Fortuna Anwar, chair of the Board of Directors of The Habibie Center, Indonesia, shares her views on the role of UNCLOS, the prospects of the COC, and her perspective on a multipolar world order.

International Scientific Conference on the South China Sea Opens in Quang Ninh

14:15 | 26/10/2024

The 23rd of October marks the first day of the 16th International Scientific Conference on the South China Sea with the theme "Navigating narratives, nurturing norms" in Vietnam.

Warships in South China Sea signal Germany's willingness to counter China's threats

10:14 | 16/09/2024

A German naval officer stands on the bridge of the frigate FGS Baden-Wurttemberg, docked in Incheon, South Korea, Sept. 6, 2024. It is one of two German naval vessels en route from South Korea to the Philippines through the South China Sea.

The cost of dominance: China's evironmental destruction in the South China Sea

16:52 | 01/05/2024

In the midst of geopolitical tensions, a simmering environmental crisis is brewing beneath the surface of the South China Sea. While countries in the region, such as China, are busy strengthening their control, the delicate marine ecosystem is collapsing due to human actions. Decades of intense fishing, dredging to create new land, and the harvesting of giant clams have devastated the unique populations of the South China Sea, pushing many species towards extinction.

China called out for destructing coral reefs in South China Sea

16:00 | 10/04/2024

The global appeal to save vulnerable coral reefs against the backdrop of global warming is getting stronger, but the actions of the Chinese government and fishermen appear rather working in the opposite direction-- aggravating the loss of crucial underwater ecosystems. Land reclamation activities and illegal ornament trade by the Chinese have destroyed thousands of acres of coral reefs in the South China Sea.

Love and Warm Support on a Sea Voyage

16:30 | 11/02/2024

A delegation from southern provinces and cities, businesses, and press agencies went on a 5-day and night voyage, crossing more than 600 km by sea and road to bring New Year wishes to officers, soldiers, forces, and people in the southwest sea of Vietnam in January 2024. Although the weather is relatively favorable, for many members of them, seasickness is still a challenge. In the choppy waters, the dedicated care of Naval Region 5 Command's officers and soldiers is a precious medicine to help ease the uncomfortable feeling of seasickness.

Fifth ASEAN Regional Forum Workshop on Implementing UNCLOS 1982

21:57 | 10/11/2023

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinated with the embassies of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the EU to hold the fifth ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Workshop on Implementing UNCLOS and other International Instruments to Address Emerging Maritime Issues. The event was held in Hanoi on November 9.

Lessons Drawn from 15 South China Sea International Conferences

09:40 | 08/11/2023

The 15th South China Sea International Conference was held in Ho Chi Minh City (October 25-26, 2023), attracting more than 50 speakers from 20 countries inside and outside the region. The conference is held with the theme "Luminate the grey, light up the green". "Luminate the grey" means constructing a more transparent and peaceful maritime space, while "light up the green" indicates identifying the potential of the sea through practical activities such as green transformation, wind power, and marine energy conversion.