Concern raised over China's permission toward its Coast Guard' rights to use arm force
The fact that China intending to allow its Coard Guard to use arm force in the claimed waters causes serious concern not only for countries in the region but also for countries who jointly exploit the Bien Dong Sea and the East China Sea.
China's Coast Guard bill, a hot topic at South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) International Conference 1
At the 12th South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) International Conference on November 17, the delegates discussed a number of burning issues such as China's Coast Guard bill, fishing, protecting the marine environment, researching marine science, developing a sustainable marine economy, etc.
US bitotech firm: Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is more than 94% effective
US biotech firm Moderna has unveiled that its COVID-19 vaccine candidate is more than 94 percent effective based on provisional data from the late-stage clinical trial.
Deputy FM: Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) is a test of international relations
It is a must for relevant parties to step up dialogue and win-win cooperation, and seek peaceful solutions to differences and conflicts in the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea) on the basis of international law.
ASEAN countries call for full and serious implementation of DOC
ASEAN countries called for the full and serious implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), and looked forward to the building of an effective and efficient Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) in line with international law and the 1982 UNCLOS.
The story of the fishermen returning from the dead
“The waves were too dangerous, the ship could not sail. We had to anchor but the storm still pushed against the ship. It was raining and we were unable to know the direction to sail the ship. The anchor was broken, everyone thought that they would die "- Captain Le Thanh Toan, Hoai Nhon town, Binh Dinh province, terrifyingly told the story of being "caught" in the middle of Storm Molave.
BenarNews: Small islets show China’s alleged new construction in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)
Satellite images show construction is ongoing on Drummond (Duy Mong), Tree (Cay) and West Sand (Con Cat Tay) islands of Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago.
Vietnam supports peaceful settlement of maritime disputes
The country affirms its support toward the peaceful settlement of disputes on the basis of international law, including UNCLOS 1982.
Exhibition on Vietnam's sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa ongoing in Da Nang
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)
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
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
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
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 ..."
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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).
