Weekly News 1/4 - 7/4

-(SCMP 5/4) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tells China to ‘lay off’ island in disputed SCS: This follows a statement made by the foreign affairs ministry calling the presence of Chinese boats near Thitu Island illegal. -(Nikkei 4/4) Philippines hits out at China's 'swarming' SCS ships: The rare rebuke comes ahead of a visit by Duterte to Beijing this month.

02/04/2019

Weekly News 18/3- 24/3

-(SCMP 19/3) Beijing plans ‘strategic service and logistics base’ on Woody Island, two islets in SCS: It came after US challenge in the region and criticism of ‘China’s illegal island-building in international waterways’. -(Washington Post 19/3) The U.S. quietly made a big splash about the SCS: Mike Pompeo just reaffirmed Washington has Manila’s back.

20/03/2019

Weekly News 11/3 - 17/3

-(VNExpress 14/3) Vietnam asks China and Philippines to restrain in South China Sea: With tensions rising over Chinese vessels approaching an island occupied by the Philippines, Vietnam has called for calm. -(Japan Times 14/3) The U.S. has sent B-52 bombers near disputed islands in the South China Sea, the second such mission over the contested waterway in 10 days.

15/03/2019

Weekly News 18/2 - 24/2

-(The Diplomat 20/2) Britain's Empty South China Sea Gesture: Sending an aircraft carrier to the region, amid the turmoil of Brexit, is likely seen in China as empty posturing. -(Navy Times 19/2) Tensions continue to simmer in the South China Sea

20/02/2019

Weekly News 26/11 - 2/12

-(National Interest 26/11) What America Can Do to Avoid War in the SCS: Some helpful steps both Washington and Beijing should take. -(UPI 26/11) China plans underwater AI base in South China Sea: The center could become the "first artificial intelligence colony on Earth."

27/11/2018

Weekly News 28/10 - 4/11

-(CNN 30/10) U.S. denies reported 'show of force' plans in South China Sea, Admiral John Richardson said Monday. -(Nikkei 29/10) Philippines hints at compromise on South China Sea dispute pact: Visiting Chinese foreign minister urges vigilance against US 'interference'

30/10/2018

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