First joyful voyages as new year coming
Right in the first days of the new year of Ox, along with the joy of Tet, the fishermen in the Central region are eager to get materials to "open the sea" in the new year with the wish of a better business year so that their family can gain wealth thanks to the sea.
Soldiers in white blouse dedicated to Truong Sa Islands
Over the last 40 years, the Military Hospital 175 has been delivering trusted healthcare services for not only soldiers on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago but also islanders and fishermen working in the waters around the islands, said the hospital's Director Major General Nguyen Hong Son.
Countries urged to actively contribute to maintaining peace, stability in Vietnam's Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea)
Vietnam wishes that countries continue to actively contribute to maintaining peace and stability on the basis of international law in the Bien Dong Sea (also called East Sea), Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on February 25.
Vietnam calls for peace in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)
Vietnam has called for all parties to maintain peace in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) following recent presence of US warships near its Paracel and Spratly archipelagos to challenge Beijing’s claims.
Western countries send warships to South China Sea, challenging China
US, Canada and other Western countries are sending navy ships to the contested South China Sea this year as pushback against Beijing, in order to challenge China's sovereignty claims over the region.
Biden administration reaffirmed recognition of 2016 arbitral ruling on Bien Dong Sea
The administration of President Joe Biden reaffirmed its recognition of the 2016 arbitral ruling on the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea), which it called “final and legally binding on all parties.”
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.
