

South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea): Japan joins battle of diplomatic notes
Japan has joined a battle of diplomatic notes over the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) dispute, adding to pressure on Beijing over its expansive claims in the strategically important waterway.

Exhibition on Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa ongoing in Da Nang
November 04, 2020 | 13:29
An exhibition themed “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa - Historical and Legal Evidence” is taking place at Da Nang-based Viet Nam-Korea Information Technology (IT) and Communications University from 2 – 4 November.

Ensuring equal and humane treatment of fishermen in Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea)
November 04, 2020 | 13:05
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung stressed the need to promote “dialogue and cooperation between ASEAN and China in ensuring just and humane treatment of fishermen,” especially those who are in danger.

China's weapons on Bien Dong Sea and other hotspots
October 31, 2020 | 09:16
China is believed to have deployed a variety of weapons to or near the hotspots of Bien Dong Sea, the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, the Taiwan Strait, and the India-China border area.

Map exhibition of Hoang Sa, Truong Sa held by MIC
October 21, 2020 | 07:30
The exhibition of: "Hoang Sa, Truong Sa of Vietnam - Historical and Legal Evidences" was organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications from October 19 to 21.

Bien Dong Sea issue caught attentions as related parties take new moves
October 18, 2020 | 17:14
The US carrier strike group returns to the South China Sea, while the Philippine government seems to promote oil and gas cooperation with China in the region.

"Our coast is long, beautiful, we have to know how to keep it ..."
October 17, 2020 | 11:40
As a nation experiencing a history of thousands of years struggling to protect the border, Vietnam was penetrated more than anyone with the sacredness of "borders" and "territory".

Vietnam protests China’s illegal business registrations on Paracel archipelago
October 16, 2020 | 06:59
All business registration behaviours relating to Vietnam's Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago hold no value, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserted on October 15.

The risk of China setting up military bases in Southeast Asia
October 12, 2020 | 14:20
Experts warned of the risk of China adopting the "Djibouti model" to establish a military presence in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia’s maritime detains 60 Chinese nationals, 6 vessels for trespassing
October 11, 2020 | 17:28
Malaysia's maritime authorities detained a total of 60 Chinese nationals and six Chinese-registered fishing vessels for trespassing into the Southeast Asian country's waters.

Japan defense chief & U.S. commander share concerns over China's maritime activities
October 09, 2020 | 14:27
Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and U.S. military's top general Kevin Schneider expressed concerns over China's expanding maritime activities in the East and South China Sea in the recent meeting.

Indonesia affirms stance on South China Sea while cooperating with China in vaccine production
October 08, 2020 | 07:49
Cooperation with China to secure COVID-19 vaccines will not influence Indonesia’s position on the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea), said Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.

ASEAN pledges to coordinate with China to soon complete talks for Code of Conduct in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)
October 08, 2020 | 07:46
ASEAN member countries on October 7 pledged to coordinate with China in order to soon complete negotiations for a result-oriented Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (known as Bien Dong Sea in Vietnam).

Cambodia's deputy PM praises China's commit on 2016 Declaration
October 06, 2020 | 14:58
Although China violated the International 2016 ruling on the South China Sea or Bien Dong Sea issue, the Cambodian deputy PM was recently quoted by Xinhua for his praise of Beijing's claims following the ruling.

Mixed emotions of the return day
October 06, 2020 | 09:30
Four doors of the vessel’s cellars were nailed with full of 10 tons of fishes, Leo pushed the GPS machine, on which the screen show Sa Ky letter and shouted: “Thanks to Ba Cau for providing us lots of fishes, let’s go, brothers!”. The ship moved toward Sa Ky estuary. Reaching to the prow, I stood solemnly and greeted Trung Sa, after experience a lot of days looking forward to returning to my motherland.

Children who grow with the waves
October 03, 2020 | 09:28
On fishing boats floating in the waters of Hoang Sa Archipelagoes, there have been a number of teenage boys just in their 20s, however, gaining years of sailing experience. They are regarded as “the brairds of the ocean” who would follow the steps of their elders.

Ships going aground at sea
October 03, 2020 | 09:24
Quang Ngai's seafarers face trouble when they have been continuously bullied by foreign ships on the Hoang Sa's waters of our country. Many people fell into bankruptcy when going home because the ship had only a empty wooden shell.

In Photos: US Navy conducts show of power in the Indo-Pacific, another message to China
October 02, 2020 | 15:01
U.S. Navy aircraft and ships with the Reagan Carrier Strike Group conducted an air power demonstration over the Philippine Sea on Tuesday, Navy Times cited.

Vietnam wants early resumption of ASEAN-China talks on Bien Dong Sea code of conduct
October 02, 2020 | 09:03
Vietnam hopes for an early resumption of ASEAN-China negotiations on the Code of Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea as requested by the Philippines last month.

Spokesperson: Vietnam welcomes countries’ stance on South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) in line with int’l law
October 02, 2020 | 08:55
Vietnam welcomes other countries’ stance on the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) issue that conforms with international law.

Chinese media threatens to shoot down US MQ-9 Reaper drones
September 30, 2020 | 07:21
China will shoot down US warplanes, no matter they are unmanned or manned, the Global Times said after it was recently reported that the US military would send MQ-9 Reaper drones to launch attacks on three islands and reefs of Nansha, bombing runways and hangars.