Philippines, US conduct maritime drill near East Sea

Philippines, US conduct maritime drill near East Sea

(VOVWORLD) - The Philippines and the United States this week conducted a joint maritime exercise in Subic Bay adjacent to the South China Sea (called the East Sea in Vietnam). Coast guard ships and helicopters...
National Assembly Chairman receives Philippine Ambassador

National Assembly Chairman receives Philippine Ambassador

(VOVWORLD) -National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has asked Philippine Ambassador Meynardo Los Banos Montealegre to coordinate towards considering signing a cooperation agreement between the National Assembly of Vietnam and the...
Freedom of navigation and ASEAN centrality

Freedom of navigation and ASEAN centrality

(VOVWORLD) - International support for ASEAN’s centrality has grown recently as countries reaffirm freedom of navigation in the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea). These strong commitments are aimed...
China supports ASEAN approach to Myanmar

China supports ASEAN approach to Myanmar

(VOVWORLD) -China will contact and coordinate with all parties, while working concertedly with the ASEAN, to promote peace talks in Myanmar and help ease the situation in the country at the...
US rejects China’s maritime claims in East Sea

US rejects China’s maritime claims in East Sea

(VOVWORLD) - The United States rejects China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea beyond what it is permitted under international law and stands with Southeast Asian nations resisting its pressure...