“Grey zone” activities cast a shadow over cooperation and peaceful prospects in East Sea
Grey zone activities augment the risk of confrontation, destabilize the governance of regional laws and orders, and undermine international laws.
19:03, 2023/05/18
Vietnam opposes China’s violations in East Sea
Vietnam said it has the legal basis and evidence to prove its sovereignty over islands in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea).
22:51, 2023/09/21
Vietnam becomes one of first nations to sign High Seas Treaty
Signing the agreement signaled that Vietnam is an active and responsible member of the international community.
17:41, 2023/07/07
BlackPink concert threatened with cancellation over sovereignty issue
BlackPink's concert may be ruined after Vietnamese netizens found out that the organizer, iME Entertainment Group Asia, displays the nine-dash line on its website.
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.
20:44, 2021/11/04
Vietnam demands China to withdraw from its waters
More than 150 Chinese vessels were visible in the northern half of Union Banks, which includes Vietnam’s Da Ba Dau (Whitsun Reef) in Spratlys.
20:21, 2021/10/21
Vietnam voices over USS Connecticut incident in South China Sea
The mishap has injured more than 10 sailors, but nobody was taken off the sub.
21:55, 2021/10/07
UK, New Zealand warships’ presence in the South China Sea: what is the stance of Vietnam?
Hanoi raised its voice over the presence of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group along with a New Zealand frigate in the South China Sea (called East Sea by Vietnam).
16:33, 2021/10/01
UK Royal navy ship HMS Richmond visits Viet Nam
The visit comes on the 10th anniversary of UK – Viet Nam defense cooperation and just two months after the first-ever visit to Vietnam by the UK Secretary of State for Defence in July.
17:49, 2021/09/24
Australia's navy visits to Vietnam indicate larger defense ties: Carl Thayer
Australia and Vietnam have a defense relationship that extends back to 1999.
21:35, 2021/09/23
Vietnam protests China’s dispatch of transport aircraft to Spratly islands
This is the first time China has confirmed the presence of Y-20 aircraft in Truong Sa (Spratly).
11:51, 2021/09/21
Australia, Vietnam navies boost maritime security cooperation
Defense and security cooperation is one of three priority areas in the Plan of Action for the Strategic Partnership in 2020-2023.