ONGC gets one-year extension for Vietnam block

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 16:03

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) today said it has received a one-year extension to explore in a Vietnam oil block in the contested waters of the South China Sea.

OVL seeks exploration licence extension for Vietnam oil block

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 17:59

OVL has applied to the Vietnamese authorities for a third extension of the exploration licence for Block 128 to maintain India's strategic interest in the South China Sea, a company official said.

China says Japan`s "hype" on air defence zone spreads tension

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 09:19

China does not feel threatened by countries in Southeast Asia and is optimistic about the situation in the disputed South China Sea, the Foreign Ministry said, warning Japan not to "spread rumours".

US warns China against new air defence zone

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 06:59

The United States warned has China against any move to declare a new air defence zone over parts of the South China Sea including disputed islands.

China ships in disputed waters after Shinzo Abe`s World War one claim: Japan

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 11:48

Chinese ships sailed through disputed waters off Tokyo-controlled islands on Monday, days after Japan`s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe caused an international stir by comparing Sino-Japanese relations with the run-up to World War One.

China plans new patrol in disputed South China Sea: Media

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 00:04

China will set up new civilian patrols with a 5,000-tonne vessel in the disputed South China Sea, state-run media said on Tuesday.

China to start regular patrols from island in South China Sea

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 16:05

China will base a 5,000-tonne civilian patrol ship on one of the main islands it controls in the disputed South China Sea and begin regular patrols, an official newspaper said on Tuesday, a move likely to add fuel to territorial disputes with neighbours.

China aims South China Sea grab with fishing law: Philippines

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:15

The Philippines Saturday said a Chinese rule requiring foreign fishing vessels to secure permission to enter much of the South China Sea was part of a long-term scheme to claim the entire body of water.

Provocative moves from China unacceptable: US lawmakers

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 13:48

Cutting across party lines, US lawmakers have expressed concern over China`s "threatening and provocative" moves to assert its maritime territorial claims in the East China Sea, saying Chinese actions are unacceptable.

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.

Philippines blasts China over new fishing law

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 14:22

The Philippines denounced Friday a new Chinese law that Manila says compels foreign vessels to seek a permit from Chinese regional authorities for activities in large areas of the South China Sea.

China defends South China Sea fishing rule

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 13:20

Beijing on Friday rejected US criticism of a measure requiring foreign fishing vessels to secure permission to enter much of the South China Sea, which it claims almost in its entirety.