Weekly Bulletin 28/4-4/5

Vietnam opposes illegal foreign activities in its waters; Chinese navy starts distant water training; US bound to defend PHL in case of attack in South China Sea; Philippines, US sign defense pact...

06/05/2014

Vietnam opposes illegal foreign activities in its waters

Any activity conducted by foreign countries in Vietnam ’s waters without permission is illegal and void, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Hai Binh has affirmed, adding that the country absolutely opposes it.

05/05/2014

Weekly News 5/5-11/5

-(Vietnamplus 11/5) PM meets Myanmar, Indonesian Presidents on 24th ASEAN Summit sidelines: Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on May 11 had separate meetings with Presidents of Myanmar U Thein Sein and Indonesia Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on the sidelines of the 24th ASEAN Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. (Vietnamplus 11/5) China’s act blamed for damaging mutual trust -(The Wall Street Journal 10/5) Asean...

05/05/2014

US, Philippines reach deal on miliary accord

The U.S. military will have greater access to bases across the Philippines under a new 10-year agreement set to be signed Monday in conjunction with President Barack Obama's visit and seen as an effort by Washington to counter Chinese aggression in the region.

28/04/2014

Weekly News 28/4-4/5

-(SCMP 29/4) A welcome step to reducing territorial tensions: Territorial tensions in the South China Sea and East China Sea have led to confrontations on the surface and in the air. -(Reuters 28/4) Manila's Aquino - Agrees with Obama on peaceful territorial dispute settlement: Philippine President Benigno Aquino said on Monday he agreed with U.S. President Barack Obama that territorial disputes...

28/04/2014

Weekly Bulletin 14/4-20/4

Obama to visit Asia from April 23rd-25th; Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Force debuts; Malaysia will play key role in Asean peace; Singapore will not take sides in tussle over South China Sea…

22/04/2014

No timeframe for South China Sea code of conduct

The drafting of the South China Sea code of conduct (COC) is a working process without a timeframe, the director-general of the ASEAN Affairs Department of Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Xinhua Monday.

22/04/2014

Weekly News 21/4-27/4

-(Brookings 26/4) Obama's Visit to Asia and the U.S.-Philippine Alliance: In short, the unusual prominence of non-traditional security concerns presents both opportunities and challenges for the U.S.-Philippine alliance. -(The Washington Post 25/4) The shadow over Obama’s Asia trip: 3 ways China scares the U.S. -(The Hindu 25/4) China shuts diplomatic district after protests by MH370 relatives:...

21/04/2014

Indonesia keeping close eye on developments in South China Sea

Commander-in-Chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) General Moeldoko said that he has been keeping watch on territorial disputes in the resource-rich South China Sea.

17/04/2014

Weekly Bulletin 7/4-13/4

U.S. Defense Secretary visits China; VN stresses peaceful, stable environment for future Asia; Japan, Philippines agree to boost cooperation in maritime security; Indonesia seeks China clarity on South China Sea intentions…

16/04/2014