Seas and islands
Love from the Mainland: Mother and Son Reunite on Truong Sa
For many years, delegations from Ho Chi Minh City have visited and encouraged officers, soldiers, and people living and working in the Truong Sa archipelago.
Seas and islands
Ha Tinh Launches Sea and Islands Week
The Sea and Islands Week is being held in the central province of Ha Tinh with a range of activities.
Seas and islands
Planting Trees for A Greener Truong Sa
Truong Sa island district in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa is located in a tropical climate zone, with harsh weather, strong winds all year round, and scarcity of land and fresh water, so growing trees is extremely difficult.
The Definition of National Territory and Border
In this article, the author - Dr. Tran Cong Truc, shall discuss basic definitions relating to national borders.
Vietnam territory: throughout history and in the new era
Dr. Tran Cong Truc, with 30 years of experience in border works, including 10 years being the Head of State Border Committee, has directly participated in border delimitation negotiation with other countries as a Vietnam delegate. Vietnam Times proudly introduces Dr. Truc and his colleagues’ series of articles about the process of forming and managing Vietnam territorial borders.
China defiantly shows off new bomber in Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) drills 1
Global Times said that China has new bomber debuts with the H-6J bomber being firstly introduced by the Chinese military to join in a high-intensity exercise over Bien Dong Sea or East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea).
Malaysia: China's claim to maritime features in Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) has no legal basis
Malaysia said China’s claim to the maritime features in Bien Dong Sea or internationally known as the South China Sea has no basis under international law.
United States Transfers 2 Patrol Vessels To Vietnam Coast Guard
Through the Foreign Military Financing program (FMF), the United States has transferred 2 Hamiltonian-class patrol vessels which worth 58 million USD of the US Coast Guard to the Vietnam Coast Guard.
Japan supports Vietnam Coast Guard to build six patrol vessels
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently signed with Vietnam Government an agreement to provide Japanese ODA loans of 36,6 billion yen (USD 347 million) for the project to help Vietnam increase maritime security and safety capacity.
Australia submits rejecting all China’s claims in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) to UN
Australia has sent a submission to the United Nations on Thursday, rejecting all claims of China in Bien Dong Sea or internationally known as South China Sea, which are inconsistent with UNCLOS 1982 (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea) and the ruling of Tribunal in 2016.
"Quad" member countries stimulate drills in Indo-Pacific
The U.S. Navy is conducting parallel exercises in the Philippine Sea and the Indian Ocean, which involves the "Quad" nations, including the U.S., Japan, India and Australia. The move will surely draw China’s attention.
Japanese Prof translates book affirming Vietnam’s sea, island sovereignty 1
A book stating the undisputable case for Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes in Bien Dong Sea has been translated into Japanese by Prof. Kazutaka Hashimoto from the Kanto Gakuin University and released in the country.
Australian warships group encountered China navy on Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea)
Australian Defence Force joint task group consisting of five warships traveled through the disputed waterways, including the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, to challenge Beijing's territorial claims.
US is unstoppable in Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea), its military warns China
US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper warned Beijing on Tuesday that the US isn’t “going to be stopped by anybody” in the South China Sea with operations complying with international law, the latest in a series of tough remarks from the US on the strategic waterway.
South China Sea's sea-related issues exchanging between Vietnam and China's views
Vietnam and China's Senior officials engaged in candid discussion about the recent situation at sea and their differences regarding sea-related issues at their July 21 meeting.
Vietnam urges China to well control maritime conflicts at Bien Dong Sea
Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh urged China to better manage the maritime differences and resolve issues instead of complicating and expanding disputes.
The risk of a "hot" conflict between the US - China confrontation
US-China diplomatic officials met last month in Hawaii, amid fears of a confrontation that was pushing the two countries to the brink of war.
US Ambassadors in ASEAN countries debunk China’s ambition in Bien Dong Sea
Several US Ambassadors in ASEAN countries have raised its voice to respond to the US’ rejection of Beijing’s mostly unlawful sovereignty claims in the South China Sea (called Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam).
Chinese ambassador to US said "We will not participate in such a ruling" when asked for its violation of international law
Chinese Ambassador Cui Tiankai said that the U.S. has to make "a fundamental choice" as to whether it's ready to live with China in peace and cooperate with the rising power to jointly tackle global challenges.
New US position on the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)
Gregory Poling, senior fellow for Southeast Asia and director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., spoke about the changes to the United States' position on the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) disputes.
US Navy aircraft carriers back in South China Sea
Two US Navy aircraft carriers, USS Ronald and USS Nimitz, have resumed their dual exercises in the South China Sea (called Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam).
South China Sea issue: International consensus puts pressure on China 3
China has utilised its power to encroach on territories and seas of its neighbouring countries, Associate Prof. Dr. Vu Thanh Ca, former Director of the Vietnam Institute of Seas and Islands.
Australia continues to support freedom of navigation in the South China Sea
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison affirmed on July 16th that Canberra would continue to support freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.
