US Department of Defense concerned by China’s actions in East Sea

The US Department of Defense on Monday expressed its deep concern over China’s “coercive interference” in Việt Nam’s longstanding oil and gas activities in the East Sea, as well as its continued efforts to violate the rules-based international order throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Vietnamese foreign minister talks with Singaporean counterpart over controversial statements Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh yesterday held a telephone conversation with his Singaporean counterpart over controversial remarks made by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong regarding Việt Nam’s war with Cambodia in the 1970s-80s.

VN prepares for non-permanent UNSC seat: spokeswoman Việt Nam is making meticulous preparations and drawing on the experiences of countries, UN agencies and international research organisations to prepare for participation in the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-2021 term, spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng said at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hà Nội yesterday.

Việt Nam issues statement on Singapore PM’s speech at Shangri-La Dialogue1 Việt Nam regretted that some contents of the remarks made by Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue and on his Facebook page did not objectively reflect the historical truth, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng has said.

VN calls for peaceful solutions to solve disputes

Vietnamese Defence Minister Ngô Xuân Lịch called on parties to work together to solve disputes while addressing the fifth plenary session of the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore yesterday.

18th Shangri-La Dialogue opens in Singapore

The 18th Shangri-La Dialogue – the leading security forum of Asia-the Pacific – officially opened yesterday evening in Singapore.

Việt Nam asks China to respect its sovereignty over Hoàng Sa, Trường Sa archipelagos Việt Nam has sufficient legal foundation and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) and Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelagos in accordance with international law.

Canada to maintain security cooperation

Canadian Minister of National Defence Harjit Singh Sajjan talks with the press on the prospects of Canada-Việt Nam defence co-operation and Canada’s commitment to sustain peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region during his visit to Việt Nam.

Defence minister to attend 17th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

 A Vietnamese military delegation led by Defence Minister Ngô Xuân Lịch will attend the 17th Asia Security Summit or Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from May 31 to June 3. 

NA Chairwoman meets Australian Foreign Minister

National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân has expressed her wish to further strengthen ties with Australia through bilateral co-operation as well as at regional and global forums.