Code of Conduct in the South China Sea must be substantive: Vietnam diplomat
Countries express concern that unilateral activities in the South China Sea (called East Sea by Vietnam) recently have increased tensions and eroded trust.
21:50, 2021/06/02
Asia-Pacific addresses emerging maritime issues
Australia and Canada shared the same view with Vietnam on describing UNCLOS as the legal framework for settling maritime challenges.
05:22, 2021/05/28
Vietnam demands the Philippines end violations on Thitu Island: Spox
Vietnam has historical evidence and legal basis to claim its sovereignty over the Spratly Islands that are in line with international law.
22:19, 2021/05/06
US supports ASEAN in South China Sea issues
The Biden Administration advocates for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP).
12:47, 2021/04/30
China’s fishing ban in South China Sea goes against international law, Hanoi says
International experts said China’s fishing ban challenges rule-based order.
20:01, 2021/03/25
China needs to stop violating Vietnam’s waters: Spokesperson
Hanoi demands Beijing to end violations and respect its waters.
13:00, 2021/03/25
Vietnam consistently protects sovereignty in past years: President
Vietnam will promote appropriate defense and military relations with other countries to protect sovereignty.
12:07, 2021/03/18
US stresses importance of ASEAN central role in Asia-Pacific
The US remains supportive for ASEAN’s efforts in negotiating for the Code of Conduct in the East Sea with China, which is in line with international laws and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
22:23, 2021/03/04
Germany to send warship to South China Sea after 20 years
Berlin announced the deployment of its warship to the sea is in line with its policy adopted in September 2020.
13:09, 2021/02/25
Vietnam, Thailand aim to boost bilateral trade to US$20 billion per year
The two countries aim to further cooperation in the Covid-19 fight, recovering the regional supply chain and ensuring greater access to Covid-19 vaccines.