Vietnam submits limits of continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in respect of the East Sea's Central area
Vietnam today presented the Submission of its extended continental shelf in respect of the Central Area of the East Sea (South China Sea) to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS).
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.
21:18, 2024/04/30
Vietnamese people flock to Dien Bien Phu to commemorate resounding victory
Visitors travel to Dien Bien to honor those who gave their lives to defend their country's independence and show gratitude for the peace they currently enjoy.
16:38, 2022/06/26
India naval ships visit Vietnam
During Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Hanoi from June 8 to 10, Vietnam and India released a joint vision statement on defense cooperation towards 2030.
21:31, 2022/06/23
Vietnam protests China military exercises in South China Sea
Vietnam demanded China stop recurrence.
09:52, 2022/06/22
US naval ship arrives in Vietnam for largest humanitarian mission in Indo-Pacific
Vietnam is the first stop in the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance mission in the Indo-Pacific.
18:22, 2022/06/15
UNCLOS – Constitution for the Ocean: Group of Friends
UNCLOS provides an effective framework for the governance of the oceans and its resources.
16:56, 2022/05/09
Vietnam can overlook China fishing ban in South China Sea: Prof. Thayer
The Professor said China has violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Paracel Islands and Exclusive Economic Zone, including the Gulf of Tonkin.
10:50, 2022/04/30
China unilateral fishing ban in South China Sea violates Vietnam waters, Hanoi says
Hanoi demanded Beijing to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over the waters partly covered by the illegal three-month ban.
18:12, 2022/04/07
China’s militarization in South China Sea concerns related countries, Hanoi says
China is said to fully militarized three of Vietnam’s isles in the resource-rich sea.
14:37, 2022/03/12
Vietnam demands Taiwan stop military drills in Spratlys
Taiwan is threatening peace, maritime stability, safety and security, causing tension, and complicating the situation in the East Sea (referring to the South China Sea).
11:49, 2022/03/10
Vietnamese navy boosts cooperation
The vessels of the Vietnamese Navy will conduct patrolling and convoy escorting and protect maritime exclusive economic zones.
22:07, 2022/03/07
Vietnam demands China stay away from its EEZ
Vietnam said part of the drill area is well within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone.
19:43, 2022/03/03
French warship visits Vietnam
This stopover highlights the France-Vietnam cooperation and demonstrates France’s attachment to freedom of navigation and overflight at sea.
20:07, 2022/02/24
Japan training ships visit Vietnam
Back in 2007, the two sides agreed in the Joint Statement that they would exchange high-ranking visits and port calls.
16:59, 2022/02/14
US new Indo-Pacific Strategy emphasizes joint strengths
Washington affirmed its long-term position and commitment to the Indo-Pacific, focusing on every corner of the region, regarding Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Oceania.
21:18, 2022/01/20
Vietnam rejects accusations of building armed militia in East Sea
Vietnam said activities of Vietnamese functional forces absolutely comply with Vietnamese law and international law, especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982.
13:44, 2022/01/15
Vietnam acknowledges US “Limits in the Seas”
In its latest study, Washington rejects both Beijing’s geographic and historic claims in most of the resource-rich sea.
13:36, 2022/01/13
US releases first-ever detailed study against China claims in South China Sea
China’s illegal claims have put Beijing on a collision course with the Philippines, Vietnam, and other Southeast Asian nations.
21:52, 2022/01/06
First German warship visits Vietnam
Security is one of the pillars in the Vietnam-Germany relations and it becomes increasingly important in exercising the German Indo-Pacific Guidelines of 2020.
19:36, 2021/11/19
13th South China Sea Int’l conference: latest developments covered
Concerning the latest developments on the ground, participants stressed the importance of being fair to the fact in which “history is important in any territorial disputes.”
20:38, 2021/11/18
Vietnam protests Taiwan submarine deployment to Spratly islands
A Taiwan submarine was deployed to take part in a drill near the Spratly islands of Vietnam.