China announces further military exercises in Bien Dong Sea
Seas and islands
China will conduct a military drill in the Bien Dong Sea (internationally called the South China Sea) on Monday and Tuesday as tensions in the region continue to rise.
March 29, 2021 | 10:59
Vietnam asked China to end East Sea sovereignty violations
Seas and islands
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has stated China's violation to Vietnam's sovereignty near the Spratly Islands and demanded China to end this action.
March 27, 2021 | 00:25
Philipines – Beijing standoff in the disputed sea, US backing Philipines
Seas and islands
On Tuesday, The United States declared that it would support and back the Philipines in the disrupted South China Sea, where Manila has asked a Chinese fishing flotilla to leave a reef. China ignored the call, insiting that it owns the offshore territory.
March 24, 2021 | 12:11
Organizations, agencies in Hanoi donate VND 12 bil to fund for sea, islands
Seas and islands
Seventy-three organizations and agencies in Hanoi donated more than 12 billion VND (over half a million USD) to the Fund for Vietnam’s Sea and Islands on March 19.
March 22, 2021 | 10:01
Ship sinks off central Vietnam with 1,500 tons of fly ash
Seas and islands
A 2,560-ton ship carrying 1,500 tons of fly ash sank Sunday night off the Mui Ne coast, but the seven people on board were saved.
March 16, 2021 | 15:26
Vietnam reasserts Paracel sovereignty, slams China transgressions
Seas and islands
Activities on Hoang Sa Archipelago without Vietnam’s approval are violations of its sovereignty, the country's Foreign Ministry says, referring to Chinese transgressions.
March 12, 2021 | 11:47
U.S. Navy states to 'confront' China's 'concerning' rapid sea power rise
Seas and islands
The U.S. Navy has expressed concerns about the rapid rise of China's maritime military forces, but said it would continue to challenge Beijing's activities across the Asia-Pacific.
March 10, 2021 | 08:57
Chinese military illegally conducts drills in Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago
Seas and islands
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) sent navy, army and marine corps and air force troops to take part in a war game around Triton Island, in Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago of Vietnam.
March 05, 2021 | 12:04
First joyful voyages as new year coming
Seas and islands
Right in the first days of the new year of Ox, along with the joy of Tet, the fishermen in the Central region are eager to get materials to "open the sea" in the new year with the wish of a better business year so that their family can gain wealth thanks to the sea.
March 03, 2021 | 10:16
Soldiers in white blouse dedicated to Truong Sa Islands
Seas and islands
Over the last 40 years, the Military Hospital 175 has been delivering trusted healthcare services for not only soldiers on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago but also islanders and fishermen working in the waters around the islands, said the hospital's Director Major General Nguyen Hong Son.
February 28, 2021 | 10:12
Countries urged to actively contribute to maintaining peace, stability in Vietnam's Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea)
Seas and islands
Vietnam wishes that countries continue to actively contribute to maintaining peace and stability on the basis of international law in the Bien Dong Sea (also called East Sea), Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on February 25.
February 26, 2021 | 16:59
Vietnam calls for peace in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)
Seas and islands
Vietnam has called for all parties to maintain peace in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea) following recent presence of US warships near its Paracel and Spratly archipelagos to challenge Beijing’s claims.
February 26, 2021 | 07:47
Western countries send warships to South China Sea, challenging China
Seas and islands
US, Canada and other Western countries are sending navy ships to the contested South China Sea this year as pushback against Beijing, in order to challenge China's sovereignty claims over the region.
February 25, 2021 | 14:40
Biden administration reaffirmed recognition of 2016 arbitral ruling on Bien Dong Sea
Seas and islands
The administration of President Joe Biden reaffirmed its recognition of the 2016 arbitral ruling on the Bien Dong Sea (South China Sea), which it called “final and legally binding on all parties.”
February 24, 2021 | 11:31
Decree provides new regulations on sea area allocations
Seas and islands
The Government has recently issued Decree No.11/2021/ND-CP providing regulations on the allocation of sea areas to organisations and individuals for exploitation and use of marine resources.
February 23, 2021 | 10:27
US warns Beijing against using force in Bien Dong Sea
Seas and islands
State department concerned by new laws that authorize Chinese coastguard to use weapons against foreign ships.
February 22, 2021 | 07:48
Experts: South China Sea situation would be tenser this year
Seas and islands
Experts believe that China already has a significant presence in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea), going ahead of the US, and will use this advantage to force small countries to follow them.
February 11, 2021 | 10:57
US Destroyer Conducts FONOP in Bien Dong Sea
Seas and islands
The United States Navy conducted its first freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) under the new Biden administration on February 5.
February 06, 2021 | 15:25
China holds military drills in Bien Dong Sea this week
Seas and islands
China is reportedly set to carry out military drills in disputed Bien Dong Sea waters all over this week, China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) reported.
February 03, 2021 | 09:19
Vietnam responses to adoption of China's Coast Guard Law
Seas and islands
Vietnam demands that relevant countries respect its sovereignty, sovereign right and jurisdiction in the Bien Dong Sea, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on January 29 in response to reporters’ query regarding the adoption of the Coast Guard Law by the Chinese National People’s Congress Standing Committee.
January 30, 2021 | 08:21
