Weekly News 12/1-18/1

-(The Bangkok Post 16/1) Malaysia unlikely to get tough with China: Malaysia was expected not to push hard on politically sensitive issues such as the Code of Conduct. -(Thanhnien News 15/1) Vietnam, India seek to cement defense ties: It will be Vietnam's first strategic defense dialogue with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which is seeking to expand military cooperation with...

12/01/2015

Vietnam protests against China’s illegal acts

The Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoang Sa district of the central city of Da Nang, Vietnam, on January 8 protested against China’s illegal activities in Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago as well as in the East Sea (South China Sea).

09/01/2015

Weekly Bulletin 29/12-4/1

Vietnam supports initiatives to uphold peace in South China Sea; China will be more proactive in reinforcing ties with neighbors; Indonesia sinks two Thai boats...

08/01/2015

China's CNOOC makes deepwater gas field discovery in South China Sea

China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) has made a deepwater gas field discovery in the northern part of the South China Sea, the company said late on Tuesday.

07/01/2015

Weekly Bulletin 22/12-28/12

China, Vietnam agree to properly settle maritime disputes; White House responds to South China Sea petition vs China; Philippine military eyes 2 more naval bases in Palawan…

06/01/2015

Weekly News 5/1-11/1

-(Vietnamplus 9/1) Vietnam protests against China’s illegal acts: Chairman Vo Cong Chanh demanded that China stop all those activities to maintain peace, friendship, and cooperation between the two countries and in the region. -(National Interest 9/1) Face-Off: China vs. ASEAN in the South China Sea and Beyond: There are many reasons to be cautiously optimistic vis-à-vis the possibility that this...

05/01/2015

Weekly News 29/12-4/1

-(South China Morning Post 29/12) China has too many hands steering its maritime policy: Volatility is inevitable with each actor pushing their own agenda. -(University of Nottingham 29/12) South China Sea Arbitration: Vietnam Makes Submission to Court: Hanoi’s decision to join the international arbitration case should not be seen in isolation, but rather as part of a multi-faceted strategy. –(Eurasiareview...

29/12/2014

China, Vietnam agree to properly settle maritime disputes

Senior Chinese and Vietnamese officials agreed in Hanoi on Friday to properly settle the maritime disputes and control their differences through dialogues.

27/12/2014

Phl beefing up sea patrol assets

Amid a festering dispute in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will be getting new assets in water, air and land transport for better mobility and capability in search and rescue operations.

25/12/2014

Weekly Bulletin 15/12-21/12

China to deploy world's largest coast guard ship next year; Philippines to get frigates, gunboats, helicopters; U.S. to continue Push for stronger military ties with China…

23/12/2014