Tightened ties between the US and the Philippines
Monday, August 28, 2023, 14:43 (GMT+7)
After the Cold War, the number of US bases in the Western Pacific diminished, resulting in a reduction of US forces’ presence. This decline led to doubts among allies regarding Washington’s commitment to its partnerships. Therefore, the effort to upgrade relations with the Philippines signifies that the US is elevating its commitments to the region to a new level and intends to continue asserting its leadership position as a superpower. However, international public opinion also posits that this move could potentially escalate tensions in an already tense region, impacting both regional and global security.
Indo-Pacific Region in major powers’ strategies
Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 07:50 (GMT+7)
The Indo-Pacific accounts for more than half of the world population, with rich natural resources and sea routes of paramount importance to international trade. This is a region of dynamic development with three top economies of the world, namely the U.S., China, and Japan together with 7 out of 8 fast-growing markets, such as India, China, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This region produces about 60% of global GDP
Vietnam’s position on settlement of disputes in the East Sea
Monday, December 11, 2017, 18:07 (GMT+7)
Over the past years, sovereignty disputes in the East Sea tend to be on the increase with complicated developments which potentially destabilize the region and the world. Thus, the East Sea always draws attention from regional countries, major powers and the international community. However, settlement of disputes in the East Sea is an enduring, difficult, complicated process as it relates to various countries and parties
China’s claims under nine-dash line contrary to UNCLOS: Hague tribunal
Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 08:53 (GMT+7)
China’s claims to historic rights over waters within the nine-dash line are contrary to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) at The Hague, the Netherlands, said
Vietnam rejects China’s claim in East Sea: Spokesperson
Friday, December 12, 2014, 10:21 (GMT+7)
Vietnam resolutely rejects China’s claim over Hoang Sa (Paracel), Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes and contiguous waters, as well as its “historical rights” to the waters, seabed and subsoil within the “nine-dash line” it unilaterally introduced
Critical shifts in East Asia’s current geopolitical situation
Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 08:40 (GMT+7)
Thanks to its geographical feature, rapid economic development, East Asia is now the most dynamic region in the world. However, various contradictions intertwined with potential risks of conflicts still remain in the region. Thus, research on shifts in its geopolitical situation also draws attention of the international community
RoK, Vietnamese experts discuss solutions to territorial disputes
Monday, November 17, 2014, 09:34 (GMT+7)
A workshop on peaceful solutions of territorial disputes in the East Sea was organised by the Youngsan University in the Republic of Korea’s city Busan on November 14
Conference highlights Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
Saturday, June 21, 2014, 08:54 (GMT+7)
This was affirmed by many domestic and foreign researchers, attending the “Hoang Sa-Truong Sa: Historical Truth” international conference held in the central city of Da Nang on June 20.
Vietnam has full foundation on sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
Monday, May 26, 2014, 11:27 (GMT+7)
An international press conference was organised on May 23 in Hanoi to update reporters on information of the East Sea situation
International community continues to protest China’s infringement
Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 12:43 (GMT+7)
Responding to China’s illegal placement of Haiyang Shiyou 981oil rig in Vietnam’s continental shelf and exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the East Sea, the international community has continued to protest against the infringement