Weekly News 8/10 - 14/10

- (ASPI 9/10) Freedom-of-navigation operations aren’t all about the SCS: that artificial islands don’t generate territorial entitlements.   -(VNExpress 8/10) VNese PM highlights Japan's role in maintaining peace in SCS: Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has called on Japan to enhance its role in promoting peace and stability in the SCS.

09/10/2018

Weekly News 17/9 - 23/9

-(New York Times 18/9) With a Submarine, Japan Sends a Message in the South China Sea: “We are sending a signal that China cannot just do whatever it wants to do and get away with it.” -(Asia Times 18/9) For first time, a Japanese sub takes part in South China Sea drills: Anti-submarine warfare exercises included helicopter carrier, two destroyers.

19/09/2018

Announcement of the 10th South China Sea International Conference

The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), the Foundation for East Sea Studies (FESS), and the Vietnam Lawyers’ Association (VLA) are pleased to host the 10th South China Sea International Conference: “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development” on November 8-9, 2018 in Da Nang, Viet Nam.

18/09/2018

Strategic thinking: Theory, Practice and the case of Vietnam

With a strategic outlook, Vietnam can reach even greater successes and even breakthroughs within the next generation.

24/08/2018

Weekly News 21/8 - 27/8

-(ASPI 23/8) China’s charm offensive in the SCS: As regional countries get caught up with the code of conduct negotiations, there’s a risk that Southeast Asia will lose sight of the broader picture in the SCS. - (The Japan Times 22/8)Japan to send helicopter destroyer for rare long-term joint exercises in SCS and Indian Ocean: It will send three vessels — including its largest, the helicopter destroyer...

23/08/2018

Weekly News 6/8 - 12/8

-(ABS-CBN 8/8) Singapore asserts rule of law to calm SCS tensions, saying even parties without claims to the waters are affected when tensions escalate. -(The Australian 7/8) China ‘moves to limit US influence’ in SCS code negotiations: The draft reportedly includes a proposed clause from China that countries should not hold joint military exercises with countries from outside the region.

09/08/2018

Weekly News 31/7 - 5/8

-(The Diplomat 31/7) US Makes Up Some Lost Diplomatic Ground Over South China Sea: After some setbacks, the U.S. is making progress in its diplomatic struggle with China. -(Blômberg 30/7) Philippines raises concern over South China Sea radio warnings that demand Philippine aircraft and ships to stay away from newly fortified islands and other territories.

01/08/2018

Weekly News 16/7 - 22/7

-(VOA 17/7) Surge in SCS Naval Exercises in 2018 Vexes Beijing: A surge in naval maneuvers in the South China Sea by Western allies this year is keeping China from any further expansion into the contested waters. -(PhilStar 17/7) Philippines Palace denies government inaction on SCS dispute: The Duterte administration acts swiftly but “quietly” on every act of violation of Philippine sovereignty...

17/07/2018

Weekly News 9/7 - 15/7

-(VNExpress 10/7) US publisher buys rights to Vietnamese book on deadly sea battle with China: The book about the battle that saw 64 Vietnamese die defending Spratly reefs from China will be distributed worldwide in English. -(Stripes 9/7) U.S., Philippine navies train in SCS: During Sama Sama, American and Filipino sailors are carrying out air-defense, diving and search and rescue drills, the...

11/07/2018

Weekly News 2/7 - 8/7

-(Reuters 4/7) Japanese helicopter carrier to tour South China Sea, Indian Ocean for two months, as it looks to bolster its presence in the strategic maritime region with annual tours. -(The America Interest 3/7) Will the South China Sea Become a Chinese Lake? Twelve days at sea on a French warship provide occasion to ponder what lies ahead for the disputed waterway.

05/07/2018