Seas and islands
Soc Trang Province Resolved to Fight IUU Fishing
Thanks to the efforts of relevant agencies such as the Coast Guards, Navy, and Police, as well as other authorised agencies, the number of Vietnamese fishing vessels violating foreign waters has been gradually decreasing each year.
Seas and islands
Naval Region 5: Bringing Sea and Island Information to over 6,000 people in Kien Giang
From April 8 to 12, the Navy Region 5 Command coordinated with the Propaganda Department of Kien Giang Provincial Party Committee to organize an information section on the sea and islands to attract human resources in localities in the province.
Seas and islands
Vietnam - Thailand Navy Hold 49th Joint Patrol
On the morning of April 10, Ship Squadron 261, 264, docked at Region 5 port, under the Vietnam People's Navy, concluded the 49th annual joint patrol with Ship Squadron 456, 526 of the Royal Thai Navy.
Vietnam confers Gold Star Order on Lao People’s Army
The Vietnamese Party and State have conferred its highest decoration - the Gold Star Order - on the Lao People’s Army in recognition of its achievements and contributions to strengthening the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam demands China respect its maritime economy
Vietnam hopes China will thoroughly solve maritime disputes without affecting the bilateral ties.
Vietnam takes over ASEAN chairmanship from Thailand
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc represented Vietnam as the nation took over the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2020 at a ceremony in Bangkok Monday.
ASEAN, India back maintaining peace in East Sea
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) appreciated India’s contributions to peace and stability in Southeast Asia at a summit in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 3.
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc holds meetings on ASEAN Summit’s sidelines
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had separate meetings with leaders of Laos, Cambodia, China and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), along with Prince Andrew Albert Christian Edward of the UK in Bangkok on November 3.
PM affirms maintenance of peace in world’s arterial maritime route is responsibility of all nation
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and other leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) joined Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the 22nd ASEAN-China Summit in Bangkok on November 3.
China systematically violated international laws by its illegal activities in East Sea: Russian experts
China’s recent activities in the East Sea are contrary to international laws, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982), experts highlighted at a conference held at the Russian Academy of Justice (RGUP) on November 1.
India should prioritise BienDong Sea issue in foreign policy: scholar
Indian daily Times of India on November 1 ran an article by Baladas Ghoshal, a scholar from the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies of India, that held that the encroachment of Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by China’s Haiyang Dizhi 8 vessel clearly impinged on Vietnam’s territorial integrity and economic security.
Prime Minister arrives in Thailand for 35th ASEAN Summit
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation arrived in Bangkok, Thailand at 10pm on November 1 to attend the 35th ASEAN Summit and related meetings on November 2-4.
Vietnamese voluntary soldiers and experts in Laos: One-of-a-kinds
The Vietnamese voluntary army in Laos, founded on October 30, 1949, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the Lao revolutionary army during the war time to defend the Lao people and assist their revolutionary cause.
Vietnam, New Zealand sign MoU on providing weather - related data
Vietnam’s Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Technology Applications (HYMETEC) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Meteorological Service of New Zealand (MetService) to work closely on providing weather-related information for broadcast and online applications, to ensure rapid updates and warnings.
Vietnam – Canada ties to continue progressing despite Canada's election results: experts
The relations between Canada and Vietnam will continue to develop despite recent changes in Canada’s politics, according to experts and diplomats.
NA Chairwoman meets Lao leader
Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on October 28 had a meeting with Lao Party General Secretary and President Bounnhang Vorachith, who is on a Vietnam visit to attend the ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Vietnamese Volunteer Soldiers and Experts in Laos.
Vietnam police take DNA from relatives of suspected UK truck victims
Vietnamese officials collected DNA samples on Sunday (Oct 27) from relatives of those feared among 39 people found dead in a truck in Britain, a security source and a family member told AFP, as villagers held emotional prayers for the victims.
US Vice President criticizes China for its actions in East Sea
US Vice President Mike Pence recently criticised China on multiple fronts, including its human rights record, its actions in the East Sea and its trade and economic practices.
China passes cryptography law as gears up for digital currency
China’s largely rubber stamp parliament has passed a new law on cryptography as the country gears up to launch its own digital currency, state media reported late on Saturday (Oct 26).
U.S., China are 'close to finalizing' part of a Phase One trade deal: Officials
U.S. and Chinese officials are “close to finalizing” some parts of a trade agreement after high-level telephone discussions on Friday (Oct 25), the U.S. Trade Representative’s office and China’s Commerce Ministry said, with talks to continue.
East Sea issue must be settled by peaceful means in line with international law: experts
Experts reiterated the significance of respecting international regulations in settling disputes in the East Sea at a recent conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Vietnam hopes for effective measures for Vietnamese in Hong Kong: Spokesperson
Vietnam hopes and believes that the Chinese government and the Hong Kong administration will have effective measures to ensure the safety and legal interest of Vietnamese citizens and businesses in Hong Kong, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on October 22.
Vietnam demands respect for its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on October 25 once again stressed Vietnam’s request for relevant parties not to repeat violations of the country’s waters while answering reporters’ question regarding a group of Chinese ships’ withdrawal from Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.
