VOV.VN - The past year has witnessed a number of countries send notes to the UN rejecting China’s claims of sovereignty over the South China Sea, locally known as the East Sea, and demanding the peaceful settlement of the dispute in accordance to international law.

VOV.VN - The 12th South China Sea International Conference is expected to contribute additional ideas and new initiatives as a means of promoting dialogue and co-operation in the South China Sea, known as the East Sea in Vietnam, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son.

VOV.VN - Household registration books and temporary residence books will no longer be used in Vietnam after 2022, National Assembly deputies agreed at their ongoing year-end session in Hanoi on November 13.

The Vietnam Border Defence Law was approved by the National Assembly on November 11, part of the ongoing 10th session in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - The 8th Council of ASEAN Chief Justices (CACJ) Meeting was virtually held in Hanoi on November 5, attracting the participation of chief judges of ASEAN countries.

The Ministry of Justice in coordination with ASEAN member countries and the ASEAN Secretariat held an online law forum on November 4.

Socio-economic development issues and a draft amended Law on Drug Prevention and Control will be high on agenda at the 10th session of the 14th-tenure National Assembly on November 2.

VOV.VN - Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), affirmed that the International Court plays a key role in maintaining international peace and security through the use of the interstate case adjudication mechanism and legal advisory system.

ASEAN Today, a website based in Singapore, on October 26 ran an article entitled “Vietnam launded for efforts to combat illegal fishing”, hailing the country’s efforts in this sphere.

The National Assembly (NA) continued its 10th session on October 21 with the draft revised law on residence and the draft law on border defence high on the agenda.