Decree provides new regulations on sea area allocations
The Government has recently issued Decree No.11/2021/ND-CP providing regulations on the allocation of sea areas to organisations and individuals for exploitation and use of marine resources.
US warns Beijing against using force in Bien Dong Sea
State department concerned by new laws that authorize Chinese coastguard to use weapons against foreign ships.
Experts: South China Sea situation would be tenser this year
Experts believe that China already has a significant presence in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea), going ahead of the US, and will use this advantage to force small countries to follow them.
US Destroyer Conducts FONOP in Bien Dong Sea
The United States Navy conducted its first freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) under the new Biden administration on February 5.
China holds military drills in Bien Dong Sea this week
China is reportedly set to carry out military drills in disputed Bien Dong Sea waters all over this week, China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) reported.
Vietnam responses to adoption of China's Coast Guard Law
Vietnam demands that relevant countries respect its sovereignty, sovereign right and jurisdiction in the Bien Dong Sea, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on January 29 in response to reporters’ query regarding the adoption of the Coast Guard Law by the Chinese National People’s Congress Standing Committee.
Philippines responds to China's new bill to allow Coast Guard to open fire
The Philippines has recently raised its voice about China's enactment of a new custom bill, which allows its Coast Guard to use weapons against foreign ships.
US force enters Bien Dong Sea right after China grants weapon fire rights to Coast Guard
The US carrier strike group Theodore Roosevelt entered the Bien Dong Sea on January 23 to carry out maritime security operations, a day after China enacted laws allowing the Coast Guard to use weapons.
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.
Chinese companies sanctioned by US to pull a new oil rig to Bien Dong Sea
CGTV reports that China plans to pull a semi-submersible deep-water oil rig into the Bien Dong Sea in June.
The Indonesian patrol vessel blocked the Chinese research vessel in Sunda Strait
A Chinese research vessel has been identified in the waters of Indonesia with its tracking system turned off, authorities said on Thursday, amid concerns in the region about Beijing’s maritime conduct.
Phu Yen holds ceremony to encourage efforts of protecting sea and islands sovereignty
Border Guard Command, the People's Committee of Phu Yen province, and the Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade held the ceremony named "Towards the country's sovereignty of sea and islands" on January 19.
China flaunts warships to impose threats in the Bien Dong Sea
Over the past few days, Beijing's propaganda apparatus has released flaunting images of warships to impose threats on countries in the Bien Dong Sea, said Thanh Nien.
What Japan says about UK's plan to send aircraft carrier group to Asia seas
Defense Minister of Japan Nobuo Kishi on January 14 has hailed the UK’s plan to dispatch an aircraft carrier strike group to waters in the western Pacific.
Japan News: China test fires "carrier killer" missiles at moving ship
China launched several anti-ship ballistic missiles in the South China Sea last August. However, according to Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun, the fire did not fall into the sea but hit moving ships.
Vietnamese French published 200-page photo book about homeland's island
Nguyen Thanh Tong, former Vice President of the Vietnamese Community in France, has just published "Homeland's Sea and Islands" - a photo book with nearly 200 pages. The book consists of unforgettable memories of the 2016 visit to Truong Sa archipelago and DK1 rigs.
Vietnam, China talk sea area off mouth of Tonkin Gulf
Vietnam and China agreed to step up negotiations on the delimitation of the waters beyond the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin and cooperation for mutual development in the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea).
Cambodia on process to exploit oil in waters near Vietnam
After years of pursuing an oil exploitation plan in the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia has just announced that it is about to "receiving the fruits".
China's move on Bien Dong Sea: Year-end intimidation game
China has just announced a series of exercises in the Bien Dong Sea that lasted from the end of December 2020 to early January 2021.
China holds simultaneous exercises in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)
The PLA Navy is holding three 10-day exercises simultaneously after year of delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
