US calls for peace, stability in East Sea
The US Department of State has issued a press release, affirming wish to maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Religious freedom in Vietnam can’t be distorted
The US Department of State 2011 report on International Religious Freedom released on July 30 said “the Vietnamese government did not demonstrate a trend toward either improvement or deterioration in respect for and protection of the right to religious freedom.”
US tries to secure a strategic position in Africa
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton began an 11-day tour of six African countries this week. Taking place soon after the Obama administration announced a new strategy for the southern Sahara region, Clinton’s trip underlines the US commitment to give priority to Africa in its foreign policy.
Chinese fishing vessels violate Vietnam sovereignty
As many as 8,994 trawlers were said to set sail at 12pm on August 1 and fish in the East Sea areas which in fact belong to Vietnam’s territorial waters.
Chinese media reports challenge claims of Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
Major Chinese media agencies have covered Vietnam’s discovery of a Chinese map showing that the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelagos do not belong to China.
Old western maps: Hoang Sa, Truong Sa belong to Vietnam
Many old western maps show that Vietnam has established its sovereignty over the Truong Sa (Spratly) and Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelagos for over five centuries, said a local researcher.
Iraq’s security remains a big question
Although half a year has gone since American forces lowered its flag in Baghdad, marking nine years of its operations in Iraq, the country’s security remains a big question.
ASEAN: Unity is the strength
ASEAN Foreign Ministers have approved the six-point principles on the East Sea after direct consultations with Vietnam, the Philippines, and Cambodia, reiterating solidarity and consensus as decisive factors behind the regional grouping’s strength.
Syrian political crisis spins out of control
An imminent civil war looms large on the horizon following recent escalating violence, including the July 18 suicide bomb blast in Damascus capital which killed three senior officials.
US Presidential Election: a close race
The US Presidential Election is shaping up as a very close race between incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and his Republican rival, former Massachusetts Governor, Mitt Romney. Neither of them has been able to gain a clear advantage.