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.
09:13, 2020/12/23
USS John S. McCain conducts FONOP in East Sea
Washington said the US challenges excessive maritime claims around the world regardless of the identity of the claimant.
10:04, 2020/12/05
Rampant violations of Vietnam’s sovereignty found on apps
Vietnamese people have been warned of the insert of Chinese unilaterally-declared map into apps.
12:27, 2020/12/04
Vietnam demands China end violations at sea
Hanoi said the drill performance is a serious violation of Vietnam's sovereignty.
23:51, 2020/11/29
How Vietnam modernizes its army
Since 2017, naval power has been the priority of Vietnam’s military modernization program.
13:43, 2020/11/29
How East Sea issues weigh on at ASEAN meetings?
ASEAN is urged to keep its position to maintain balance and regard UNCLOS 1982 as the legal basis of all activities at sea.
00:54, 2020/11/28
Incidents in East Sea and rule-based approach
A famous expert said that working groups need to be set up to operationalize relevant international conventions.
01:47, 2020/11/25
Vietnam struggles against China's tactics in East Sea
Vietnam is advised to consider the possibility of joint patrols along with the coast guards of other nations.
00:46, 2020/11/20
Note verbale 'warfare' debated at East Sea conference in Hanoi
Experts believe that smaller countries can collectively and peacefully address disputes through note verbales.
00:12, 2020/11/20
Many countries urge no militarization in East Sea
ASEAN countries and China have been urged to speed up COC negotiations.
13:07, 2020/11/16
Stakeholders need to prevent unplanned clashes in East Sea: Vietnam diplomat
Geo-strategic competition and militarization in the East Sea continues the change the status quo, and further complicating the situation on the ground.
09:58, 2020/11/14
ASEAN reaffirms position on keeping East Sea peaceful
The 10-member bloc demands the code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea (called East Sea by Vietnam) be effective and substantive.
23:21, 2020/11/10
Chinese technology firm found inserting illegal nine-dash line on app
Vietnamese netizens have reported the violation to Google and Apple.
01:52, 2020/11/07
Hanoi watchful of China’s possible use of weapons in East Sea
Hanoi said it wants to convey a message in ASEAN and the region on the protection of fishermen’s legitimate rights and interests.
18:33, 2020/11/04
ASEAN, China renew pledge to humane treatment toward fishermen at sea
Humane treatment toward fishermen in distress is part of the implementation of an agreement signed in 2002 between ASEAN and China.
16:48, 2020/10/20
Japan strongly condemns all acts escalating tensions in South China Sea: PM Suga
Japan Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) policy and ASEAN's Outlook on the Indo-Pacific share much in common.
01:54, 2020/10/17
ASEAN welcomes further maritime cooperation with Quad, Hanoi says
The Quad can deepen engagement with ASEAN in defending freedom of navigation.
00:46, 2020/10/17
Vietnam protests establishment of Chinese businesses on South China Sea islands
A Vietnamese foreign ministry spokesperson has again affirmed that Vietnam it has full legal basis and historical evidence to assert its sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa Islands.
23:20, 2020/10/04
Vietnam welcomes countries’ South China Sea stance observing int’l law: Spox
Vietnam hopes that all countries, including ASEAN partners, would make meaningful contributions to the maintenance of peace, stability and cooperation in the South China Sea.
22:21, 2020/10/04
Resumption of COC talks is priority of ASEAN and China: Vietnam spox
Vietnam hopes that related parties will soon resume COC talks and finalize an effective and comprehensive COC that is consistent with international law and UNCLOS 1982.
01:09, 2020/10/04
Hanoi demands China not repeat drills near Vietnam’s Hoang Sa islands
China's drills complicate the situation, are not conducive to Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC) talks, and jeopardize peace and security in the region.