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Vietnam hopes all countries will continue contributing positively to maintaining peace and stability on the basis of international law in the East Sea, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said at a press meet Thursday. In Vietnam, the South China Sea is called the East Sea. Hang said maintaining peace, stability, order, security, safety, freedom of navigation and overflight, obeying the law, respecting sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction of countries along the East Sea in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) should be the common goal, interest, responsibility and aspiration of all concerned states as well as the international community. "The activities of all countries in the East Sea need to contribute to this common goal. As a responsible member of the international community and a member of UNCLOS, Vietnam abides by the convention's provisions, including regulations relating to maritime and aviation operations … [Read more...] about US warships in South China Sea, Vietnam appeals for peace

The Hanoitimes - China Coast Guard vessel has tracked to approach the oil platform within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone. Vietnam said its authorities keep a close eye on all movements in the East Sea [referring to the South China Sea] to protect its sovereignty and jurisdiction rights in Vietnamese waters. Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang of Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: VGP Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the statement in response to a question on the approach to Vietnam’s waters earlier this month by Chinese Coast Guard ships. “All countries in the East Sea need to ensure its activities to be in line with international laws and respect sovereignty and jurisdiction rights of littoral countries as stated in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), contributing to peace, stability, and cooperation in the sea,” Hang said at a press conference on February 25. International ship-tracking … [Read more...] about Foreign ministry spokesperson opposes China’s invasion of Vietnam’s waters

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) transits through South China Sea while conducting routine underway operations, February 5, 2021. — Photo from the US Department of Defense HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is a responsible member of the international community and always upholds provisions under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS 1982), spokesperson for the foreign ministry Lê Thị Thu Hằng said. She made the statement on Thursday in the regular press briefing, held virtually this time due to COVID-19 in Hà Nội, when asked for Việt Nam’s reaction to the US Navy’s first freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) held under the Biden administration in February. The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain reportedly conducted the FONOP near the Trường Sa (Spratly) and Hoàng Sa (Paracel) archipelagoes in the South China Sea (known as the East Sea by Việt Nam) over which Việt Nam has repeatedly claimed sovereignty, but contested … [Read more...] about VN responsible member of international community, observes international law: Spokesperson

Sinovac's product is a more traditional inactivated vaccine, which makes use of killed virus particles. This method has been used in vaccines for diseases such as polio. Phot: Bloomberg Singapore (VNA) - Singapore received its first shipment of China's Sinovac vaccine but has yet to authorise it for use, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on February 24. It added that the vaccine maker has started submitting initial data to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). "HSA is currently awaiting Sinovac's submission of all the necessary information in order to carry out a thorough scientific assessment of the manufacturing process, safety and efficacy of the vaccine under the Pandemic Special Access Route," the MOH was quoted by The Straits Times as saying. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have received interim authorisation in the country under this route. In a Facebook post, the Chinese Embassy in Singapore said the delivery of the Sinovac vaccine cements the agreement made … [Read more...] about First batch of Sinovac vaccine arrives in Singapore, but it is not approved yet

In its article, the leading financial newspaper of Japanese media giants Nikkei Inc., said Vietnam is targeting a growth rate of 6.5% this year. The agency stated Vietnam’s exports will likely continue to be supported by US tariffs on Chinese goods and that in order to avoid US tariffs, importers have shifted demand from China to alternative suppliers, with this trend likely to continue. According to the agency, before the pandemic, Southeast Asia achieved collective annual growth of about 5% for many years, making it one of the world's best-performing regions. The region also became an attractive investment destination, with a relatively young population driving demand and providing plenty of labour. These advantages remain in place, but first the region needs to stamp out COVID-19. Nikkei also reported that Southeast Asian economies are aiming to this year regain the growth momentum they had before the COVID-19 pandemic caused historic declines in 2020. A look at early … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s economy to be Southeast Asia’s growth leader in 2021: Nikkei