Defence Minister Ngo Xuan Lich attended the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, which ended with a joint declaration on security.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh has affirmed that Vietnam treasures its strategic partnership with Germany - a leading partner of Vietnam in Europe.

 VietNamNet Bridge – While the East Sea situation remains uncertain, nations should build “strategic trust” to maintain peace, stability and development in the region, 

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.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The 14th NA session on Wednesday continued in the afternoon with a submission by NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan of the number of Vice Chairpersons and members of the NA Standing Committee.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hague’s Arbitral Tribunal on Tuesday finally rendered its long-awaited landmark ruling on the case of the Philippines versus China over claims to the East Sea.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Hai Binh has voiced strong protest over China's announcement of a fishing ban in the East Sea.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign State Secretary Markus Ederer on June 17 voiced Germany’s support for peaceful settlement of disputes in the East Sea in accordance with international law, including the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Vice President Doan meets senior French officials on ties; PM Dung applauds efforts of reformed shipbuilding firm; NA deputies discuss full and part-time roles; Hanoi leader asks citizens to show patriotism by simple good things

 VietNamNet Bridge – China's East Sea transgressions continued to draw widespread condemnation with the US State Department terming them provocative and aggressive.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Any activity conducted by foreign countries in Viet Nam's waters without permission was illegal and void, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Hai Binh, adding that the country absolutely opposed it.

VietNamNet Bridge – The international community supports Viet Nam’s consistent stance on peaceful settlement of East Sea issue, said Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at recent “People ask, Ministers answer” program.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam will establish 16 maritime reserves spreading from the north to the south by 2015 and plan to expand the system and put several new reserves into operation during 2016-2020 period.

VietNamNet Bridge – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Luong Thanh Nghi said all activities of parties in the East Sea must comply with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea,

 VietNamNet Bridge – A seminar is taking place in central Da Nang City on December 12-13 to discuss issues relating to cooperation in the East Sea.