South China Sea a make-or-break issue for the region: Expert
SINGAPORE: The fraught situation in the South China Sea and issues relating to freedom of navigation continue to spark concerns in the region and the world. The South China Sea …
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China to US: Door open for talks, but no bullying please
SINGAPORE: The escalating rivalry between the US and China is set for a long haul. A day after US Acting Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan accused China of eroding the rules-based …
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South China Sea situation, US-China spat top Shangri La agenda
SINGAPORE: Against the backdrop of the escalating trade war between the US and China and growing concerns in the region sparked by reported militarisation of the South China Sea islands, …
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South China Sea continues to remain a flashpoint
International discourses on international relations and strategic issues over the last two decades have centred on the rise of China, its increasing assertiveness and its readiness to use force to …
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Decoding India-Vietnam convergence on Indo-Pacific
Amid a raging diplomatic debate about the future trajectory of the Indo-Pacific, India and Vietnam are set to intensify their cooperation in shaping a balanced, peaceful and prosperous region during …
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Amid Indo-Pacific debate, President Kovind’s visit to deepen India-Vietnam strategic connect
The Hanoi-Delhi bonding is set to shine anew as India’s President Ram Nath Kovind heads to Vietnam on a three-day visit that will deftly blend culture, business and deepening strategic …
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Vietnam to China: No excuse for deploying weapons in South China Sea
SINGAPORE: With the region’s spotlight on China’s alleged militarisation of islands in South China Sea, Vietnam’s Defence Minister General Ngo Xuan Lich has vigorously pitched for resolution of maritime disputes …
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South China Sea: Mattis warns China to stop coercion & play by rules
SINGAPORE: The China challenge loomed large at the 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s annual security summit, with US Defence Secretary James Mattis accusing Beijing of militarisation of artificial islands in South …
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South China Sea & SAGAR: Bolstering partners like Vietnam
SINGAPORE: Batting vigorously for freedom of navigation and keeping the world’s maritime transit routes free and open amid widespread concerns about alleged militarisation of islands in South China Sea by …
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With China watching, India, Vietnam bolster Indo-Pacific connect, defence ties
Amid the continuing volatility around South China Sea and China’s growing clout, India and Vietnam have decided to deepen their coordination in the Indo-Pacific region and bolster their defence ties to shape an inclusive regional architecture.
Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang’s March 2-4 visit to India and his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expanded the scope of comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Vietnam, and underscored the pivotal role of India-Vietnam relations in the mutating regional landscape. Two visits by Vietnam’s prime minister and president to India within weeks of each other have cemented Hanoi’s role as a pivot in New Delhi’s Act East policy.