China scores diplomatic coup in sea row
Vietnam, the most determined critic of China on the issue, had insisted during two days of negotiations that ASEAN insist the code be legally binding, arguing otherwise it would be meaningless.
Aug 06, 2017, 23:08 PM IST
Tata Motors expands commercial vehicle range in Philippines
Besides the Philippines, Tata Motors commercial vehicles are present across several South-East Asian markets, including Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Jul 26, 2017, 13:43 PM IST
Bellicose China mounting expansionist policy: US Republican Party
"While tensions between China and Taiwan have persisted since the 1950s, China has now mounted an aggressive and expansionist policy towards other nations in the region in order to enlarge their sphere of influence," the Republican Study Committee said in its report yesterday as the House of Representatives initiated steps to pass the annual budget.
Jul 20, 2017, 14:56 PM IST
Eight killed in Vietnam typhoon
The typhoon also caused 175 houses to collapse, ripped roofs off nearly 6,200 houses, sank 57 fishing ships and boats and damaged roads and bridges, Xinhua news agency quoted the officials as saying.
Jul 20, 2017, 14:34 PM IST
With an eye on China, India to host ASEAN nations for Republic Day celebrations
Some ASEAN nations are not in good terms with the 'Dragon' over territorial claims in South China Sea.
Jul 08, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
India-Vietnam discuss China's aggressive posturing in Asia
After the meeting with Swaraj, the MEA issued a statement saying both sides reiterated their support for peace, stability, security, safety, freedom of navigation and over flight.
Jul 06, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
Vietnam buffalo fight suspended after animal kills owner
Do Van Viet, a local official in the resort town of Do Son where the fight took place, said the buffalo was killed and samples were taken to determine whether it had been given a stimulant.
Jul 03, 2017, 11:39 AM IST
Beijing's political nod to PLA's new aggression on India-Bhutan border
Considering that few plaudits are given to officers who show remarkable initiative - for the PLA adores conformity and the ability to follow party orders - this is presumably a confrontation that has been sanctioned by a higher military command, instead of just being something started by overenthusiastic troops on the ground and which got out of hand.
Jun 30, 2017, 08:53 AM IST
Vietnam blogger `Mother Mushroom` on trial
Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh, whose penname derives from her daughter's nickname "mushroom", was arrested in October 2016 for critical Facebook posts about politics and the environment.
Jun 29, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
Vietnam's ambition may stir confrontation: Chinese scholar
A Chinese scholar has warned Vietnam not be incited by the US and Japan against Beijing.
Jun 19, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
Vietnam urges China to act responsibly in South China Sea
China has built up infrastructure on the four smaller outposts, including land-based guns and communications facilities.
Jun 15, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
China says it is vigilant as two U.S. bombers fly over South China Sea
The U.S. military conducts such "freedom of navigation" patrols to show China it is not entitled to territorial waters there, U.S. officials said at the time.
Jun 09, 2017, 15:41 PM IST
Don't turn seas into areas of conflict: MJ Akba
Declaring the inviolable right of all countries to freedoms of overflights and navigation on high seas, Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar has said that seas should not be turned into areas of conflict.
Jun 09, 2017, 10:30 AM IST
Vietnam to waive visas for 5 European countries' citizens
In the five-month period, Vietnam welcomed 126,400 visitors from Britain, 123,600 from France, and 94,200 from Germany.
Jun 06, 2017, 12:49 PM IST
Unsure of US, Asia builds new alliances to counter China
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said: "In this brave new world we cannot rely on great powers to safeguard our interests.
Jun 04, 2017, 21:08 PM IST
South China Sea has strategic significance for world: US, Vietnam
US President Donald Trump and his Vietnamese counterpart underscored the importance of freedom of navigation and overflight and other lawful uses of the seas.
Jun 01, 2017, 11:48 AM IST
Vietnam and US sign new deals worth $8 billion
The country`s largest low-cost carrier, Vietjet is best-known for air hostesses sporting bikinis on some of its flights.
Jun 01, 2017, 10:58 AM IST
Mega online gambling ring busted in Vietnam
Two cars, four computers, 16 cell phones, and 461 million Vietnamese dong ($20,400) in cash were confiscated.
Vietnam, Indonesia vessels clash in South China Sea
Indonesia says several Vietnamese fishing vessels escaped its waters following a show of force by Vietnam's coast guard in the South China Sea.
May 23, 2017, 21:28 PM IST
Philippines' Duterte open to South China Sea deals
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said today he was open to exploring the South China Sea's natural resources with rival claimants China and Vietnam, after securing a "windfall" while in Beijing.
May 16, 2017, 12:54 PM IST
