Greenland: a focal point of geopolitical competition
Monday, March 30, 2026, 09:26 (GMT+7)
Despite being a sparsely populated autonomous territory with harsh natural conditions, the island of Greenland has recently emerged as a new focal point for geopolitical competition. This is particularly true following the assertive statements and manoeuvres by US President Donald Trump. This development reflects a shift in the strategic focus within major powers’ calculations, presenting challenges for both the region and the broader world
Solutions to raise the effectiveness of permanent militia flotillas in safeguarding sea and island sovereignty
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:31 (GMT+7)
In recent years, under the leadership and direction of the Central Military Commission and Ministry of National Defence, relevant agencies and units and coastal localities have actively implemented Phase 1 of the Project on “building permanent militia flotillas to safeguard sea and island sovereignty in the new situation”
Measures and resources for implementing the National marine spatial planning for the period of 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050
Thursday, November 27, 2025, 15:57 (GMT+7)
Resolution No. 139/2024/QH15 on “National marine spatial planning for the period of 2021 - 2030, with a vision to 2050” was passed on 28 June 2024 at the Seventh session of the 15th National Assembly. Along with determining the scope of the planning, viewpoints, goals, visions, key tasks and breakthroughs,... the Resolution sets out 07 solutions and resources for implementing the Planning.
Message from Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025
Friday, September 19, 2025, 17:09 (GMT+7)
Talisman Sabre 2025 also demonstrates the strategic preparedness of multinational engagement, advanced technological and tactical capabilities of countries in the region; ensuring the firm commitment of Australia, the United States and other partners to maintain the stability of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Vietnam - Japan maritime policy dialogue 2023
Friday, December 29, 2023, 14:29 (GMT+7)
With the unexpectedly positive results of the dialogue, it is believed that in the coming time, Vietnam and Japan will see more practical and meaningful activities, contributing to strengthening connections and cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam signs the agreement on conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity
Friday, October 27, 2023, 09:53 (GMT+7)
As a coastal state, Vietnam participated in the negotiation process from the beginning and was one of the first countries to sign the Agreement. This sends a strong message that Vietnam is an active and responsible member of the international community, joining hands with countries around the world to solve global problems, contributing to peace, prosperity and sustainable development.
NATO adjusts its strategy for the Indo-Pacific region
Tuesday, May 30, 2023, 07:17 (GMT+7)
It can be seen that the expansion of NATO’s influence into the Indo-Pacific has been arousing concern for countries in this region, as it increases the risk of instability when the competition between China and the West becomes increasingly fierce, which has been predicted by international analysts and commentators.
On the main contents of NATO’s 2030 Strategic Concept
Monday, August 29, 2022, 08:00 (GMT+7)
In order to adapt to the new political and security environment, the 2030 NATO Strategic Concept identifies three basic operational deployment directions. Therefore, the defence of political values and institutions until 2030 requires even closer links with allies outside Europe, namely Australia, New Zealand, Korea and Japan in different fields.
EU's new approach to the Asia-Pacific region
Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 06:44 (GMT+7)
Recently, in the face of the increasingly intense competition of major powers in the Asia-Pacific region, the EU has taken a new approach to this region through the “Global Gateway” strategy. The strategy is a set of plans with the goal of promoting economic and foreign policy development; at the same time, ensuring the interests, security as well as values of Europe in the region.
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