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.
23:38, 2019/08/22
Vietnam demands China immediately withdraw vessels from its waters
China must end all violations and withdraw from Vietnam`s territorial waters, the Vietnamese spokeswoman demanded firmly.
15:21, 2019/08/21
Vietnam joins biggest-ever SEACAT exercise led by US Navy
Among 11 partner nations, Vietnam helps promote shared commitments to maritime partnerships, security and stability in Southeast Asia.
01:32, 2019/08/21
US opposes China’s bullying tactics in South China Sea: J.Bolton
This is not the first time President Trump`s security advisor expressed concern over China’s coercive behavior in the key waterway where trillions of dollars in goods pass each year.
06:43, 2019/08/20
In Hanoi, US generals show support for Vietnam's rights to defend sovereignty
The US will cooperate with Vietnam in defense and continue its operations in the South China Sea.
08:31, 2019/08/17
Vietnam determined to protect sovereignty after China survey ship intrudes Vietnamese waters again
Vietnam demands the immediate withdrawal of China`s vessels, calling Chinese activities seriously violate Vietnamese sovereignty.
06:11, 2019/08/14
Chinese survey ship returns to Vietnam's economic exclusive zone
The survey ship, under Vietnam’s strong protest and international criticism, mostly from Washington, had left the area on August 7.
16:15, 2019/08/08
China's survey ship withdraws from Vietnamese waters
Ship tracking data shows that China’s survey ship has exited the Vietnamese EEZ for now.
00:41, 2019/08/08
Hanoi protests China military drills in South China Sea
Vietnam sent a diplomatic note to protest China`s illegal actions in Vietnamese islands.
15:49, 2019/08/05
Vietnam statement on South China Sea “strong” and “frank”
Hanoi called Beijing`s recent moves in the sea "illegal" and "serious violations".
14:04, 2019/08/02
Pompeo criticizes Chinese coercion in South China Sea
Secretary Pompeo urged Southeast Asian allies to speak out against Chinese coercion in the South China Sea.
11:55, 2019/08/02
Vietnam demands China stop complicating South China Sea situation
The Vietnamese foreign minister once again demands China to end activities that add tensions to the sea.
23:18, 2019/08/01
China’s actions in South China Sea “deeply troubling”: US senators
The letter has been the third statement made by US officials against China’s aggression in the South China Sea in the past two weeks.
14:59, 2019/08/01
At regional forum, Vietnam protests China aggression in South China Sea
Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh warns that Chinese activities escalate disputes and strengthen militarization activities in the sea.
09:53, 2019/07/31
Vietnam, Indonesia's top diplomats share joint stance on South China Sea issues
Both Hanoi and Jakarta highlight the importance of cooperation amid Chinese-caused troublesome situation in the South China Sea.
15:15, 2019/07/27
US House calls on China to stop bullying Vietnam in South China Sea
"I call on China to immediately withdraw any and all ships from the territorial waters of its neighbors, and to put an end to these illegal bullying tactics,” said Eliot L. Engel, chairman of the US’s House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
19:59, 2019/07/25
US Coast Guard “working very diligently” with Vietnam: Admiral
Admiral Schultz informed that he recently hosted Vietnamese Coast Guard leadership.
17:29, 2019/07/25
Vietnam resolved to defend its sovereignty in South China Sea amid Chinese aggression
Like in the latest statement on July 19, the Vietnamese spokesperson called on the international community to join Vietnam’s efforts to protect maritime freedom in the South China Sea.
08:55, 2019/07/25
US sides with Vietnam against China’s bullying of oil operations in South China Sea
Washington has voiced concerns over China`s aggression after Beijing harassed Hanoi`s long-lasting oil operations.
11:11, 2019/07/24
China advances plans to eat up South China Sea to compete with US: Expert
Beijing has shamelessly occupied waters of regional countries and harassed Vietnam`s long-lasting oil exploitation within Vietnamese waters.
13:00, 2019/07/22
In China, Hanoi demands Beijing to “respect Vietnamese sovereignty in South China Sea”
Hanoi affirms it will resolutely “fight violations” in its sea areas.