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.
Seas and islands
Vietnamese Students Raise Fund for Residents, Soldiers at Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
Vietnamese students in France brought everything that was still of use, or could be sold, brought to the second-hand fair to raise money to support residents and soldiers on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly).
Vietnamese Defence Minister: International law is not respected in East Sea
Defence Minister Gen. Ngo Xuan Lich addressed an ASEAN ministers’ meeting with partners on November 18, describing trust as the most important for countries to cooperate substantively and sincerely in dealing with security challenges in the region.
International community supports Vietnam’s solutions to BienDong (East Sea) issue
China’s recent illegal actions and violations of the 1982 UNCLOS have threatened order and stability in the BienDong (East Sea) causing great international concern.
25th anniversary of UNCLOS’s entry into force marked in Hanoi
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung said over the last 25 years, Vietnam has always respected the guidelines and objectives of the UNCLOS while making efforts to enforce the convention in the East Sea.
Swiss lawyer emphasises observance of int’l law in East Sea
It is necessary to maintain and respect international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in the settlement of disputes in the East Sea, Swiss lawyer Pierre Schifferli has said.
Vietnam rejects China’s statement on sovereignty over Truong Sa
Vietnam rejects all the contents regarding Vietnam of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s statement on sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago on November 8.
Be careful with imported products featuring China's illegal nine-dash line
Recently, many imported products with the illegal nine-dash line have been detected in Vietnam, capturing public attention.
1982 UNCLOS helps shape order at oceans and seas
As part of the ongoing 11th South China Sea (East Sea) International Conference in Hanoi, delegates on November 6 afternoon attended a special session marking the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and 25 years since Vietnam approved the convention.
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.
