Philippines, Vietnam condemn China`s fishing law

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 11:37

The Philippines and Vietnam condemned a new Chinese law that requires foreign fishermen to seek Beijing`s approval to operate in much of the South China Sea, but China`s Foreign Ministry insisted it has the right do so.

Chinese restrictions in South China Sea are provocative: US

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 09:15

The latest Chinese moves to restrict fishing in contested waters of the South China Sea is a "provocative and potentially dangerous act," the United States has said.

Vietnam receives first Russian-made submarine

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 06:52

A heavy lift vessel carrying Vietnam`s first Russian-made submarine arrived in Vietnam late Tuesday after one-and-a half-month voyage from Russia`s St. Petersburg city.

Elephant kills Vietnamese zookeeper

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 15:04

A Vietnamese zookeeper was killed by a two-tonne elephant after he tried to sneak into its cage to paint a fence, an official said today.

US offers new assistance to Vietnam to patrol seas

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 14:18

The United States on Monday offered fresh financial assistance to Vietnam to boost maritime security on its borders, which comes as regional tension grows with China over territorial claims in the South China Sea.

In new role, Kerry back in Vietnam`s Mekong Delta

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 13:15

John Kerry returned on Sunday to the winding waterways of Vietnam`s Mekong Delta region where he once patrolled on a naval gunboat in the search for communist insurgents.

John Kerry in Vietnam on first visit as top US diplomat

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 23:31

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday urged Vietnam, where he served during the war, to deepen economic reforms and respect human rights as he began a trip aimed at shoring up Southeast Asian ties.

Now top US diplomat, Kerry returns to Vietnam

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 13:53

Forty-four years after first setting foot in Vietnam as a young naval officer, John Kerry has returned once more, this time as America`s top diplomat.

Vietnam Communist Party reasserts role in amended charter

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 17:01

Vietnamese lawmakers today approved a new version of the country`s constitution that upholds the ruling Communist Party`s dominant political and economic role.

China gives guarded reaction on new Vietnam-India oil deal

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 20:14

China on Thursday reacted cautiously to Vietnam`s offer of new oil wells for off shore exploration to India, saying "relevant countries" can do more for peace and stability of the region.

ONGC Videsh gets 5 oil and gas blocks offer from Vietnam

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 17:37

Vietnam has offered to give ONGC Videsh Ltd five offshore oil and gas exploration areas without bidding, in a move to counter China's influence in the region.