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PCA decision to set up rep office shows Vietnam’s position internationally: expert

The opening of a representative office in Hanoi by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) marks important progress in Vietnam’s integration with the world and its attitude toward international laws.

Permanent Court of Arbitration sets up rep. office in Vietnam

The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has decided to establish its representative office in Vietnam under an agreement signed with the Vietnamese Government in Hanoi on October 27.

Australia calls for compliance with international law in East Sea issue

Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Marise Payne has affirmed Australia’s position which is guided by principled support for international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Int’l maritime law expert condemns China’s unilateral acts in East Sea

China's sovereignty claims over most of the areas in the East Sea are invalid in legality and its unilateral actions in the sea are illegitimate, a Belgian expert of international maritime law has said.

Important forecast about East Sea situation after the PCA’s decision

The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) will rule on the lawsuit between the Philippines and China over the East Sea dispute tomorrow. Whatever scenario takes place, the case will affect the face of the East Sea.

Vietnam hopes for fair decision on Philippine-China dispute

Việt Nam hopes the Permanent Court of Arbitration will issue a fair and objective decision on a petition filed by the Philippines contesting China’s claims to disputed areas in the East Sea

Will the Permanent Court of Arbitration be able to “strike down” China?

The Permanent Court of Arbitration has ruled that it has sufficient jurisdiction over the case of the Philippines against China in the East Sea disputes. The next hearing starts today in The Hague. VietNamNet talks with Dr. Zachary Abuza.

Vietnam recognizes legal status of the PCA

 Vietnam has officially recognized the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the Netherlands as having binding authority to settle international disputes spanning a wide range of legal issues.