VN's second submarine arrives in Cam Ranh

A ship carrying the second Kilo-class submarine Russia built for Vietnam arrived at Cam Ranh port in central Khanh Hoa province on March 19, after a nearly-two-month voyage from Kaliningrad.

21/03/2014

Weekly News 24/3-30/3

-(The Diplomat 28/3) Is a Philippine-Vietnam Alliance in the Making? Trends indicate that cooperation between the Philippines and Vietnam is expanding, but is an alliance on the horizon? -(The Times of India 28/3) India, US officials meet to discuss maritime security, trade -(Reuters 27/3) Manila raises stakes with Beijing, seeks arbitration over South China Sea: The Philippines will file a case...

24/03/2014

Xi tells U.S. to be 'fair' on China's maritime disputes

Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday that the United States should adopt a "fair" attitude on the East and South China Seas, where China is involved in a series of increasingly bitter territorial disputes.

25/03/2014

Weekly Bulletin 17/3-23/3

China asked to probe damages to Vietnamese vessels; VN's second submarine arrives in Cam Ranh; China cannot tolerate Philippines' occupation of reef; Vietnamese state leader pays official visit to Japan…

26/03/2014

Foundation for East Sea Studies debut

A foundation aimed at supporting studies on the East Sea was launched in Hanoi on March 27th.

28/03/2014

Weekly News 31/3-6/4

-(ABS-CBN News 4/4) PH must go back to talks with China: A professor specializing on Chinese Studies on Thursday said the Philippines must seize the opportunity given by China to return to the negotiating table following the Southeast Asian nation's filing of its pleadings before the United Nations over the South China Sea dispute. –(PhilStar 3/4) China's position paper on sea disputes with Philippines -(Vietnamplus...

31/03/2014

Phl submits papers vs China

Citing national interest and seeking a just and durable solution grounded on international law, the Philippines submitted yesterday a 4,000-page memorial or written argument to the United Nations arbitral tribunal hearing its case against China for the latter’s excessive claims in the South China Sea.

31/03/2014

Weekly Bulletin 24/3-30/3

Phl submits papers vs China; Foundation for East Sea Studies debut; Xi tells Obama to adopt 'fair' attitude on China's maritime disputes; Philippine ship evades Chinese blockade…

01/04/2014

Flag-raising ceremony for Vietnam’s first submarines

A ceremony to raise the national flag on the country’s first two submarines was held at Cam Ranh port in central coastal Khanh Hoa province on April 3rd.

04/04/2014

Weekly News 7/4-13/4

-(Wall Street Journal 10/4) Chinese Premier Li Warns Southeast Asia Nations Against 'Provocations: Premier Li Keqiang delivered a warning to Southeast Asian countries with whom China is embroiled in territorial disputes, saying that China will "respond firmly to provocations." –(China Daily 10/4) Li lays out policy on South China Sea -(GMA Network 10/4) China should be more careful about statements...

07/04/2014