ASEAN-Japan accelerate cooperation in Covid-19 response
Japan is considered a trusted friend of ASEAN in multisectoral cooperation, with that in Covid-19 response over the past three years.
11:24, 2021/08/03
German warship sails for South China Sea after two decades
The journey shows Germany’s strategy on the diversification of economic partnerships and the strengthening of international law.
16:34, 2021/07/14
US Ambassador nominee to Vietnam prioritizes security in his term
The diplomat prioritizes security in the four-area relations that also include trade and investment, war legacy and humanitarian issues, and people-to-people ties.
14:19, 2021/07/12
Five years after PCA verdict: China still ignores South China Sea ruling
China has rejected the ruling and claimed 90% of the South China Sea region within a so-called Nine-Dash Line. The region is contested by Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
18:01, 2021/07/08
Vietnam protests China exploration plan in Paracel Archipelago
Vietnam said any scientific research activities in the waters of Spratly and Paracel islands without Vietnam’s permission is illegal and void.
20:29, 2021/06/24
Vietnam slams presence of China ship in Spratlys
Satellite imagery showed Chinese maritime patrol aircraft and ship at Fiery Cross Reef of Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands.
18:36, 2021/06/17
Multilateral approach required for South China Sea: Vietnam defense minister
Vietnam said it cannot help but mention the South China Sea because of its important position in the global supply chain.
18:34, 2021/06/15
15th ADMM commits to peace and stability in South China Sea
The ministers agreed to boost security and ensure freedom of navigation and a favorable environment to settle territorial disputes in the South China Sea (called East Sea by Vietnam) in a peaceful manner.
06:41, 2021/06/11
Vietnam opposes sovereignty violations on Spratly Islands
Hanoi said it slams all acts that infringe upon its sovereignty rights on the islands.
19:37, 2021/06/08
South China Sea issues test ASEAN-China relations
Indonesia’s foreign minister said ASEAN and China need to continue discussing the Code of Conduct (COC), which progress remains very slow.