Vietnam binge building

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Jun 17, 2024 12:35 am

While PH, China bicker

(UPDATES) WHILE the Philippines and China were busy wrangling over disputed islands and reefs in the South China Sea, Vietnam quietly expanded its territory by building islands, a report said.

The Washington-based independent think tank Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) said that in the last six months, Vietnam had created almost as much new land in its outposts in the South China Sea as it had in the previous two years combined.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

While PH, China bicker

Related Articles

Presidential adviser warns of '3rd wave of war' in Sulu after exclusion from BARMM

Taal phreatic eruptions to continue but Alert Level 1 remains — Phivolcs

'Julian' no longer a threat despite its reentry, says Pagasa

PH explores options to repatriate Filipinos in Lebanon

DICT warns vs 'unverified' tower companies

Ex-Malabon lawmaker Ricky Sandoval seeks return to House

Court allows Alice Guo to attend Senate probe