Arbitral ruling on South China Sea will have long-term impacts in dispute resolution: expert2

Hà Anh Tuấn, Director of the Centre for Policy Analysis under the Institute for Biển Đông Maritime Studies, writes to Việt Nam News on the legal implications of the arbitral tribunal’s ruling and its impacts two years on.

Rule of law needs to be respected in the South China Sea: experts

Despite the shortcomings of the international legal framework regarding territorial disputes at sea, experts concur that international law plays a critical role in securing peace and stability at sea.

VN, Singapore enhance ties

Việt Nam and Singapore have agreed to fortify co-operation in defence and security deeply and at length, following discussions on the fields yesterday during the official visit to the host country by Singaporean Deputy Prime Minister and Co-ordinating Minister for National Security, Teo Chee Hean.

VN active in Asia-Pacific stability Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said here yesterday Viet Nam would do its best to serve as a pro-active regional actor to contribute to the peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region.