US says China’s island building in East Sea hurts eco-environment
China’s reclamation of islands in the East Sea could destroy coral reefs and damage fisheries in the region, and breaches international law on environmental protection, says a report to the US Congress.
BIWASE make contributions to boundary stone building
Youth Union organization of Binh Duong Water Supply Sewerage – Environment (BIWASE) has repaired roads and concreted boundary stone No. 62-1...
G7 Foreign Ministers highlight maritime security, safety
G7 Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to further international cooperation on maritime security and safety in a statement released on April 11.
Importance of int’l law in sea issue settlement reaffirmed
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Binh held talks with Filipino Secretary of Foreign Affairs Jose Almendras in Hanoi on April 11.
Vietnamese expats in Malaysia informed of East Sea developments
On April 11, representatives of the Vietnamese community in Malaysia attended a talk on Vietnam’s current affairs and the East Sea situation organized by the Vietnam Embassy in Malaysia.
Workshop on “Militarization in the East Sea and its consequences”
On April 2, the Association of Vietnamese students and professors in the US hosted a workshop on “Militarization in the East Sea and its consequences” to seek peaceful solutions in line with international law.
ASEAN military officers’ unanimous stance on security challenges
The freshly-finished ASEAN Chiefs of Defence Forces Informal Meeting (ACDFIM) included the East Sea issue in its joint statement for the first time...
Vietnam welcomes China’s increased outflow to Mekong River
Vietnam welcomes China’s plan to release water from its Jinghong Hydropower Station reservoir into the lower Mekong River in order to deal with drought in Vietnam from March 15-April 4.
Exhibition features beauty of Hoang Sa Flotilla’s homeland
The beauty of the central coastal province of Quang Ngai, homeland of the Hoang Sa Flotilla, has been featured through 150 art works
Vietnam liaises with China to rescue fishermen in distress
Vietnam’s authorised agencies have informed the Chinese side about reports that a Vietnamese fishing boat sank in the Hoang Sa archipelago area and seek coordination to verify information
US warns China on militarization of East Sea
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter on March 1 warned China against "aggressive" actions in the East Sea region, including the placement of surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island.
Singapore, China seek to reduce dispute risks in East Sea
Singapore and China are working on some exploratory ideas to minimise risks of unplanned encounters in the East Sea, said Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishman on February 29.
OVs in Germany protest China’s acts in East Sea
Hundreds of overseas Vietnamese (OV) in Frankfurt am Main and its neighbouring regions on February 28 staged a demonstration at the Chinese Consulate-General in Germany...
Vietnam calls for responsible actions in East Sea
Vietnam calls on relevant sides to take responsible and constructive actions in maintaining peace and stability in the East Sea, said Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Hai Binh.
U.S. to boost freedom of navigation moves in East Vietnam Sea: admiral
The United States, which is worried by China's military buildup to assert dominance in the East Vietnam Sea, will increase freedom-of-navigation operations there, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday.










