China claims it has not violated any exclusive economic zone and operated in its 'jurisdiction'. China on Friday once again disregarded Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and deployed a research ship along with five escort vessels to an area.
On Thursday, when Vietnam issued a rare public statement demanding the ships leave, they were in block 129, also operated by Vietgazprom, according to Powell.
HANOI, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) Vietnam may change rules to allow foreign investors bigger stakes in certain local banks in a move to attract more investment inflows,