Vietnam National Day: Insights from expats
Vietnam’s glorious history and national pride on National Day has captivated international friends in Hanoi.
18:28, 2024/08/01
Musical featuring the Spratlys to be aired
The musical shows the moving picture of the marines, who always hold their rifles firmly, ready to fulfill the mission of protecting the sacred sea and the islands of the Motherland.
17:19, 2024/07/19
Countries recognize Vietnam’s right to claim extended continental shelf in UN submission
In a note verbal to the UN Secretary-General on its extended continental shelf claim, Vietnam reiterated that it has no bearing on the maritime delimitation between the country and its neighboring states.
20:29, 2024/05/07
Dien Bien Phu Battle in memories of war veterans
Soldiers and volunteers were essential to winning the Battle of Dien Bien Phu for their resilience, toughness, and determination.
08:17, 2019/11/26
Vietnam releases defense white paper, reaffirming no military alliance
“Promoting defense ties with other countries to boost its capabilities in sovereignty protection and in settlement of common security challenges” is a new point in the white paper.
23:26, 2019/11/22
Enhancing coast guard capacities a highlight in Vietnam-US defense ties: Spokeswoman
The recent move aims to deepen the bilateral defense ties in a practical and effective manner.
18:16, 2019/11/21
US to equip another ship for Vietnam coast guard
The move is part of activities to enhance the defense ties in the course of China's militarization in the South China Sea.
18:22, 2019/11/20
US supports Vietnam to fight “might makes right” approach
The two countries will stand against the behavior which is full of coercion, aggression, and intimidation.
10:59, 2019/11/18
ASEAN defense ministers concerned about regional security threats
The ministers said that legal infringements in the South China Sea will ruin trust and cause escalating tensions.
10:30, 2019/11/16
World experts voice over South China Sea issues again
Discussions at the event help address the heat of conflicts which threaten the regional security.
08:04, 2019/11/14
Vietnam rejects China’s maritime claims in South China Sea
“Vietnam hopes that China contributes to boosting the two nations’ relations and maintaining peace, security and stability in the region.”
18:31, 2019/11/13
In Asia trip, Esper to discuss Chinese claims in South and East China Sea
At the heart of the US strategy is that America is also a Pacific power.
10:11, 2019/11/11
Don't expect too much from ASEAN in South China Sea issues: Australian scholar
ASEAN is divided in the South China Sea issue and Vietnam needs to avoid controversy when it takes over the chairmanship 2020.
09:45, 2019/11/09
Vietnam should be tougher in South China Sea issue: Int'l experts
International cooperation to some extent will force China to restrain its activities in the South China Sea.
11:10, 2019/11/08
Maintaining peace in South China Sea requires int'l efforts: Vietnamese diplomat
It's necessary to promote the participation of external partners and international organizations in settling the South China Sea issues.
19:12, 2019/11/07
Jackie Chan widely boycotted in Vietnam for backing China’s illegal U-shaped line
It is unknown whether Jackie, who has earned a huge number of fans in Vietnam, will come to Vietnam after this boycott call.
14:38, 2019/11/05
Vietnam’s customs confiscates Chinese imported Volkswagen SUV using nine-dash map
This is not the first time that a product of Chinese origin containing the nine-dash map is detected.
11:35, 2019/11/04
Vietnam demands China respect its maritime economy
Vietnam hopes China will thoroughly solve maritime disputes without affecting the bilateral ties.
12:50, 2019/11/03
Hanoi pursues int’l law in settling South China Sea issues: Vietnam PM
Peace and stability in the South China Sea remain fragile, requiring the settling based on international law.
20:59, 2019/10/25
China survey ship withdraws from Vietnam waters
Chinese Haiyang Dizhi 8 headed away after more than three months intruding into Vietnamese waters.
10:13, 2019/10/24
US to hand over 24 Metal Shark boats to Vietnam: Admiral
The purchase of the boats partly show the both sides` efforts to tighten military ties agreed upon the 2011 Memorandum of Understanding on defense cooperation.
10:42, 2019/10/22
US is helping improve Vietnam Coast Guard capabilities: Admiral
The support focuses on maintenance and maintenance augmentation together with key leader exchange.
18:34, 2019/10/21
Vietnam PM announces to enhance military capability in 2020
Military capacity enhancement will be designed one of the key tasks set for the government in 2020.
17:12, 2019/10/18
Vietnam, EU sign defense Framework Participation Agreement
Vietnam is the first in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to sign the agreement with the EU.