The 6th South China Sea International Conference

The Diplomacy Academy of Vietnam (DAV) , the Vietnam Lawyers’ Association (VLA) and the Foundation for East Sea Studies (FESS) will jointly hold the 6th South China Sea International Conference entitled “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development” on November 17th – 18th in Danang, Vietnam.

14/11/2014

Weekly News 17/11-23/11

-(Vietnamplus 21/11) US House Committee passes resolution on South China Sea, East China Sea: Resolution H.Res. 714, introduced by Congressman Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, reassures the strong support of the US Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region. –(Channel NewsAsia 21/11) China policies fuel tensions with US: US commission -(The...

17/11/2014

International workshop on East Sea (South China Sea) opens in Da Nang

The sixth international workshop on the East Sea opened in the central coastal city of Da Nang on November 17, with the participation of more than 200 Vietnamese and international academics and representatives of the diplomatic corps in Vietnam.

18/11/2014

Weekly Bulletin 10/11-16/11

Vietnam PM calls for South China Sea restraint; China, U.S. highlight new type of major-country relations; Chinese premier calls for peace, economic integration in East Asia; Beijing, Philippines move to calm South China Sea tensions…

19/11/2014

East Sea (South China Sea) conference wraps up

The sixth International Conference on East Sea with in-depth discussions seeking experts’ ideas for the East Sea issue concluded in the central city of Da Nang on November 18th.

19/11/2014

US House Committee passes resolution on South China Sea, East China Sea

Resolution H.Res. 714, introduced by Congressman Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, reassures the strong support of the US Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region.

21/11/2014

Weekly News 24/11-30/11

-(PhilStar 28/11) UK: Asia Silk Road needs no toll operator: “There are many good things that have come from China and we want that to continue. But in our view, the Maritime Silk Road does not require sentries or toll gate operators,” British Ambassador Asif Ahmad to the Philippines said. -(Vietnamnet 28/11) Russia’s “Look East” policy to bring new opportunities to Vietnam: Russia has made moves...

24/11/2014

China defends land reclamation in South China Sea

Defying a U.S. call to halt the project, China defended its land reclamation in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Monday, saying the work is for public service use, although a London-based security group says the new island could host a military airfield to intimidate neighbors.

25/11/2014

Weekly Bulletin 17/11-23/11

International workshop on South China Sea opens in Vietnam; 'Big guy' China is committed to peace; Japan, Philippines agree on importance of rule of law at sea; US urges China to stop land reclamation project in the South China Sea…

26/11/2014

Weekly News 1/12-7/12

-(Vietnamplus 5/12) Vietnam welcomes US House’s Resolution H.Res 714: “We back all efforts to make active, effective and constructive contributions to maintaining peace, stability, security and safety of navigation and aviation in the region,” Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh noted. -(National Interes 5/12) How to Deal with Chinese Assertiveness: It's Time to Impose Costs: While avoiding...

01/12/2014