South China Sea

Vietnamese, Chinese PMs discuss border trade, reopening South China Sea in phone call

15:01 | 20/09/2022 Headlines

The two Government leaders noted with satisfaction the progress in Party and State relations over recent times, especially amid complicated international and regional developments, including COVID-19 pandemic.

First approved batches of Vietnamese durians en route to China

17:07 | 18/09/2022 Import-Export

Qualified durians need to be each weigh three kilos and meet stringent safety standards. They are required to have traceability stamps as well, which will be presented in English and show the name of the packaging facility.

Việt Nam denounces China"s military drill, asserts sovereignty over island chains in South China Sea

19:21 | 23/06/2022 Headlines

Việt Nam on Thursday denounced China’s illegal military exercise in the Hoàng Sa (Paracels) archipelago as a serious violation of its sovereignty over the South China Sea Island chain.

Vietnamese fisheries association slams China’s fishing ban in South China Sea

20:14 | 07/05/2022 Headlines

The Việt Nam Fisheries Society (VINAFIS) has voiced its objection against China’s unilateral fishing ban in the South China Sea (known as the East Sea in Việt Nam), saying the annual long ban increases the risk of confrontation between Vietnamese fishing boats and Chinese coast guard.

Việt Nam opposes South China Sea claims inconsistent with international law: spokesperson

18:25 | 15/01/2022 Headlines

The spokesperson made the remarks while answering reporters’ question regarding Việt Nam’s response to a Limits in the Seas study recently released by the US Department of State

ASEAN will work with China to fully, strictly implement Declaration of Conduct in the South China Sea

19:07 | 26/10/2021 Headlines

Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Tuesday participated in the 24th ASEAN-China Summit, pledging support for the consolidation of ties.

Foreign minister stresses the importance of peaceful settlement of South China Sea disputes

18:58 | 14/07/2021 Headlines

Foreign minister Bùi Thanh Sơn attended the virtual Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held late Tuesday and chaired bynbsp;Azerbaijan.

Distorted information on South China Sea doesn"t change facts: spokesperson

19:53 | 10/04/2021 Headlines

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' spokesperson has condemned content falsely portraying the South China Sea issue.

South China Sea dispute to be settled by international law

19:20 | 17/11/2020 Headlines

The past year has witnessed a number of countries send notes to the UN rejecting China’s claims of sovereignty over the South China Sea, locally known as the East Sea, and demanding the peaceful settlement of the dispute in accordance to international law

South China Sea International Conference demonstrates spirit of co-operation and dialogue

20:14 | 16/11/2020 Headlines

The 12th South China Sea International Conference is expected to contribute additional ideas and new initiatives as a means of promoting dialogue and co-operation in the South China Sea, known as the East Sea in Vietnam, according to Deputy Foreign Minist

US joins with ASEAN to support South China Sea stability

18:16 | 14/11/2020 Headlines

Leaders at the 8th ASEAN-US Summit on November 14 in Hanoi vowed to unite to get through the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis while maintaining peace, stability, and security in the South China Sea.

Positive signs on South China Sea issue

13:27 | 13/11/2020 Headlines

The first day of the 37th ASEAN Summit and related meetings on November 12, sent out a clear message that the contentious issue of the South China Sea, known as the East Sea in Vietnam, should be settled in accordance with international law.

Vietnam weighs up options in South China Sea dispute

15:29 | 24/09/2020 Headlines

Vietnam has affirmed that it will choose neither the United States or China with regard to the ongoing dispute in the South China Sea, known locally as the East Sea, but will seek only to protect its own legitimate interests in the area.

Rule of law must be upheld in East Sea

14:05 | 21/07/2020 Headlines

China has recently stepped up its illegal claims in the South China Sea (known as the East Sea in Vietnam) while the world is focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. But a number of countries have voiced their support for freedom of navigation, rejected China’s

China isolates itself by defying international law in East Sea

17:19 | 17/05/2020 Headlines

The world has closely watched China’s illegal moves in the East Sea (aka the South China Sea). Observers say China, by defying international law, is isolating itself from the international community.