Grossman said he was not surprised that China had not withdrawn its ships because China claims Vanguard Bank as part of its so-called "nine-dash line" and it now has the capabilities, including its navy, coast guard forces as well as the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia, to enforce its claims. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s comments on Chinese transgressions ‘inspiring’: foreign expert
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Vietnam PM tells Western Pacific Region health conference ‘concerted efforts’ will help beat COVID-19
1. Vietnam realized in no time the danger posed by COVID-19 when it first hit international media headlines. With strong political leadership, we undertook an array of preemptive measures to “fight epidemics as if fighting the enemy.” The government’s actions have been rolled out in a resolute and coordinated manner, with prompt adjustments if required. Returning Vietnamese, foreign visitors and those who came to close contact with positive cases are all subject to mandatory quarantine at designated facilities. A heavy focus was placed on isolating and wiping out the virus hotspots. … [Read more...] about Vietnam PM tells Western Pacific Region health conference ‘concerted efforts’ will help beat COVID-19
EU nations struggle to bridge bitter split over ‘coronabonds’
For weeks the EU's 27 member states have bickered about ways to respond to the economic havoc, with Italy and Spain pleading for a solidarity fund that would be paid for by European partners jointly borrowing money on the markets. … [Read more...] about EU nations struggle to bridge bitter split over ‘coronabonds’
Vietnam Basketball Association postpones tip-off due to COVID-19
2019-2020 ASEAN Basketball League suspended indefinitely The ASEAN Basketball League (ABL)’s organising board has announced it has decided to suspend the event indefinitely due to the continued spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in the region. … [Read more...] about Vietnam Basketball Association postpones tip-off due to COVID-19
Philippines adds voice of concern over China sinking Vietnamese fishing boat
Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Thi Thu Hang has demanded that China investigates the incident and "take strict action against the Chinese vessel and refrain from repeating such acts in future as well as pay proper compensation for the damage caused to the Vietnamese fishermen." … [Read more...] about Philippines adds voice of concern over China sinking Vietnamese fishing boat
