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ASEAN Commits to Keep Maritime Stability in Southeast Asia

22:01 | 02/01/2024

A peaceful and prosperous maritime neighborhood is very important in Southeast Asia, says the recent ASEAN Foreign Ministers statement.

UNCLOS 1982: Strengthening Legal Order at Sea, Maritime Cooperation For Peace And Sustainable Development (Part 2)

12:54 | 01/12/2023

To ensure full and consistent implementation of the Convention in practice, UNCLOS established agencies and mechanisms with different roles and functions.

UNCLOS 1982: Strengthening Legal Order at Sea, Maritime Cooperation For Peace, And Sustainable Development

11:12 | 01/12/2023

In the Preamble of UNCLOS, the State Parties affirmed their "desire to settle all issues relating to the law of the sea” and establish “a legal order for the seas and oceans."

UNGA 78: PM Pham Minh Chinh Proposes Strengthening Strategic Trust To Tackle Global Challenges

11:53 | 24/09/2023

At the general debate of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) in New York on September 22, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that "strategic trust" plays an important role to create comprehensive solutions for common challenges around the world.

Vietnam and Netherlands Seek to Boost Ties

11:59 | 27/06/2023

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha and Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Carola Schouten affirmed that the two sides will continue to closely coordinate and support each other at multilateral forums and international organizations such as ASEAN and the United Nations.

Promoting Dialogue, Cooperation to Protect Value of UNCLOS

13:59 | 15/06/2023

The Group of Friends of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), affirms the need to promote dialogue and cooperation to protect the value of UNCLOS

Vietnam News Today (Jun 14): Vietnam Chairs Annual Meeting of Group of Friends of UNCLOS

06:19 | 14/06/2023

Vietnam News Today (Jun 14): Vietnam, Belgium promote partnership in seaport, logistics; Ivory Coast National Assembly leader begins Vietnam visit today; Vietnam chairs annual meeting of Group of Friends of UNCLOS; Hanoi tops list of favourite places in Asia for solo travelers.

Vietnam Contributes to Perfecting UNCLOS 1982

14:13 | 02/03/2023

From 1977 to now, Vietnam remains consistent and steadfast in negotiations to reach agreements in accordance with the law and international practice of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982). Vietnam applies the principle of equity to achieve a just solution.

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 12): Vietnam Always Upholds UNCLOS Guidelines, Goals, and Principles

09:03 | 12/12/2022

Vietnam News Today (Dec. 12): Vietnam logs 231 new Covid-19 cases on December 11; Vietnam always upholds UNCLOS guidelines, goals, and principles; Vietnam is committed to gender equality and climate action; Over 90% of consumers prioritise made-in-Vietnam goods.

UNCLOS Holds Historic Significance to All Humankind: Ambassador

13:18 | 09/12/2022

Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang underlined the historic significance of the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to all humankind, while representing more than 40 member states of the UNCLOS Group of Friends at a meeting in New York on December 8.

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 30): Vietnam Reports Lowest Daily Covid-19 Cases in Nearly One Year

06:45 | 30/10/2022

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 30): Vietnam reports lowest daily Covid-19 cases in nearly one year; Typhoon Nalgae anticipated to continue gaining strength; Vietnam, China look towards stronger trade ties; Foreign arrivals to Vietnam climbs to over 2.35 million in 10 months.

UNCLOS 1982: Solid Legal Foundation for Vietnam to Protect National Interests

06:39 | 17/10/2022

On the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982 and the 10th anniversary of the Law of the Sea of Vietnam, Nguyen Manh Dong, vice chairman of the National Boundary Commission shared about UNCLOS.

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 28): Noru Heads Toward Central Vietnam, Rain Starts to Fall

06:07 | 28/09/2022

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 28): 1,585 new Covid-19 cases logged on September 27; Noru heads toward central Vietnam, rain starts to fall; Vietnam always a responsible member of UNCLOS 1982: Singaporean website; Flights suspended in Vietnam as typhoon Noru approaches.

Vietnam Respects and Upholds universal value of UN Convention on the Law of the Sea

06:23 | 27/09/2022

According to Assoc., PhD. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Vietnam always respects the universal value of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and strictly enforces the rights and obligations of a coastal state, in accordance with UNCLOS and international law.

Parties in the South China Sea Need to Show Goodwill and Cooperative Spirit

11:26 | 19/09/2022

The Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016 is the legal basis to assert that China's "nine-dash line" claim is flawed and contrary to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Vietnam Support Negotiations for Instrument to Regulate Maritime Issues

18:28 | 31/08/2022

The marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) negotiation, discussing an international legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is one of the most important negotiation processes currently in the field of sea and ocean.

DOC Promotes Peace, Trust, Cooperation Between ASEAN, China: Foreign Affairs Expert

17:15 | 19/08/2022

As the first document achieved by ASEAN and China on the South China issue, the Declaration of the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC) had become the basic instrument for building political mutual trust among regional countries and laid a solid foundation for the further development and upgrading of China-ASEAN relations.

DOC Promotes Peace, Trust, Cooperation between ASEAN, China