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12th Ocean Dialogue discusses maritime connectivity in fragmenting world

12th Ocean Dialogue discusses maritime connectivity in fragmenting world

Vietnam urges China to respect, comply to Boundary Delimitation Agreement in the Gulf of Tonkin

Vietnam urges China to respect, comply to Boundary Delimitation Agreement in the Gulf of Tonkin

DK1 platform stands firm on the wave front

DK1 platform stands firm on the wave front

ASEAN chief underscores bloc members’ common approach on East Sea issue

ASEAN chief underscores bloc members’ common approach on East Sea issue

Experts optimistic about Vietnam’s economic outlook in 2024: British journal

Experts optimistic about Vietnam’s economic outlook in 2024: British journal

Vietnamese, Hungarian PMs hold talks

Vietnamese, Hungarian PMs hold talks

ASEAN FMs issue statement on maintaining, promoting stability in maritime sphere in Southeast Asia

ASEAN FMs issue statement on maintaining, promoting stability in maritime sphere in Southeast Asia

German President to pay State visit to Vietnam

German President to pay State visit to Vietnam

China, US exchange accusations over US vessel in South China Sea

China, US exchange accusations over US vessel in South China Sea

Japan and Vietnam upgrade security ties with eye on China

Japan and Vietnam upgrade security ties with eye on China

US, Russia, China top 2023 military power rankings

US, Russia, China top 2023 military power rankings

5th ARF Workshop on Implementing UNCLOS opens in Hanoi

5th ARF Workshop on Implementing UNCLOS opens in Hanoi

Gallery showcases sovereignty over offshore island

These days many eyes are on the Hoang Sa exhibition house in the central city of Da Nang. The venue is home to historical documents, objects and images on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago. Covering nearly 1,270 square metres on ...

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Indonesia urges ASEAN to strengthen patrols in East Sea

Indonesia has lobbied countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to carry out maritime patrols in the East Sea to strengthen security. Indonesian Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu made the statement at a joint press conference in Sydney on ...

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Dialogue seeks to promote fishery cooperation in East Sea

The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and the Embassy of Australia co-hosted the second Ocean Dialogue in Hanoi on March 15, focusing on fishery cooperation in the East Sea. The dialogue attracted more than 70 participants from ...

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Singapore, Australia share common views on East Sea issue

Singapore and Australia share many common interests on the East Sea issue, said Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, stressing that both countries uphold principles such as the importance of international law and freedom of navigation, reported the Strait Times newspaper. ...

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CPTPP – leverage for global trade

The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership, a new version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership will be signed by 11 member countries Thursday in Chile. The agreement is expected to bring new opportunities for a free trade area stretching from the North ...

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PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc leaves for visits to New Zealand, Australia

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his spouse and a high-level delegation left Hanoi on Sunday for an official visit to New Zealand from March 11 -14 at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.   Prime Minister ...

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“Quartet” plans to challenge China in the South China Sea

A group of four allied nations – Australia, India, Japan and the United States – intends to maintain open access to the South China Sea for international use, despite China’s growing control. These countries will probably make tough claims to ...

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Fisheries – important economic sector of Vietnam

VNA-Vietnam has become one of the top five exporters of aquatic products in the world thanks to the development of the fisheries sector over the past years. Fishing boats of Vietnam (Photo: VNA) With a coastline of over 3,260km, Vietnam’s ...

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China launches the world’s biggest amphibious aircraft

China’s largest amphibious carrier has its first flight from Zhuhai Airport in Guangdong Province on Dec. 24. This AG600 flew from Zhuhai Airport and had an hour-long flight before returning in the warm welcome of the crowd. The AG600 amphibious ...

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International cooperation strengthened for East Sea peace, stability

An international conference in Ho Chi Minh City in November 2017 has called for comprehensive, lasting, and sustainable solutions and trust building to turn the East Sea into an area of peace, stability, and development. Themed “Cooperation for regional security ...

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Beijing furious as US warship sails near South China Sea islands

The operation was the latest attempt to counter what Washington sees as Beijing’s efforts to limit freedom of navigation in the strategic waters. A US Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Tuesday, ...

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The Award by the Permanent Court of Arbitration: Challenge or Chance for China?

The Award by the Permanent Court of Arbitration: Challenge or Chance for China? Many politicians and political observers were surprised by the recent award of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague regarding the South China Sea (SCS) ...

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China is using underwater drones in a contested region to show off its might

The world’s second-largest economy has been deploying disruptive technology that could strengthen its territorial ambitions in the South China Sea . Late last month, Beijing dropped a dozen underwater drones, also known as unmanned underwater vehicles, in an unspecified location ...

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U.S. destroyer challenges China’s claims in South China Sea

(Reuters) – A U.S. Navy destroyer carried out a “freedom of navigation operation” on Thursday, coming within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built up by China in the South China Sea, U.S. officials told Reuters. The operation came ...

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Australia, Japan And U.S.: The South China Sea Isn’t China’s Own Sea

Australia, Japan and the U.S. have a clear and loud message for China: The South China Sea isn’t China’s own sea. It’s an international sea. That’s why the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Beijing must establish a set of ...

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Security situation in the South China Sea in the first two decades of the 21st century

Session 1: Security situation Just like land security, maritime security includes both traditional security and non-traditional security. Under this framework, the paper focuses on analyzing some of the main contents of non-traditional security that threaten the security of the South ...

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Interpreting the Asian policy of US President Donald Trump

The main outline of US’s policy in the Asian region, especially with China and the South China Sea The main lines of US’s policy in the Asian region, especially with China and the South China Sea area of US Presidential ...

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East Sea – Weekly Review (24-30/6)

– Speaking after the visit to China of Foreign Minister of the Philippines (PLP) Peter Cayetano, Foreign Minister of China (29/6) stressed that two countries have established bilateral mechanisms for consultation on East Sea issues and cooperation mechanisms between the ...

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President Tran Dai Quang’s visits enhance Vietnam’s ties with Belarus and Russia

(VOVWORLD) – President Tran Dai Quang arrived in Hanoi on Sunday concluding his official visits to Belarus and Russia from June 26th to July 1st. Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son told reported that President Tran Dai Quang’s visit contributed to ...

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Germany tightens security for G20 summit

(VOVWORLD) -Hamburg Mayor Olaf Scholz vowed to ensure security during the G20 summit. He said about 20,000 police will be deployed on city streets on July 7-8. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Dutch Prime Minister Mark ...

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