-(Thehindu 5/4) South China Sea projects ‘risky for India' if its companies continue exploring for oil in blocks off the coast of Vietnam in the disputed South China Sea

-(Phnompenhpost 5/4) Sea dispute still in limbo: A code of Conduct governing the South China Sea remains only an “eventual” prospect, Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday, despite it dominating discussions during this week’s ASEAN Summit

-(Atimes 4/4) US presence evolves in Southeast Asia: Many Southeast Asian countries welcome the US military's presence, especially in light of China's provocations and assertive claims to contested areas in the South China Sea

-(Eastasiaforum 4/4) Diplomatic currents running strong in the South China Sea: Current diplomatic efforts appear tied to ASEAN’s annual cycle of meetings, and it is expected that China will keep a low profile in the run up to the ASEAN and related summits held later in the year; (Ibtimes 4/4) Asean Summit Falters Over South China Sea Dispute

-(Indiatimes 4/4) ASEAN to 'intensify efforts' on China sea disputes: Leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) "reaffirmed the importance" of a 10-year-old declaration on the conduct of the parties (DOC); (Hindustantimes 4/4) Exploring South China sea could mean trouble for India: Expert

-(Thejakartapost 4/4) ASEAN to draft rules of engagement with China: As soon as it has a firm position on the issue, ASEAN expects to begin talks with China on the disputed South China Sea territory; (Bangkokpost 4/4) Asean paralysed over China sea dispute, say analysts

-(Canberratimes 4/4) US and its allies seek to stop Chinese expansion: Australia and the Philippines are among those involved

-(WP 3/4) Southeast Asian countries, China bring South China Sea territorial rift to regional summit: diplomats said Tuesday at the start of a regional meeting.

-(Phnompenhpost 3/4) South China Sea surfaces: The Philippines thrust the South China Sea dispute to the forefront of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting yesterday, causing the topic to dominate discussions.

-(Abs-cbnnews 3/4) PNoy urges united ASEAN on South China Sea: ASEAN should forge a common position on a proposed code of conduct aimed at easing tensions in the South China Sea before talking with China; Philippines pushes South China Sea issue at summit

-(Wsj 3/4) Asian Bloc Seeks Unity Over Sea Disputes: The Philippines and other members of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations are attempting to frame a regional, legally binding code of conduct to guide sovereignty claims in the waters; (FP 3/4) Will China climb down in the South China Sea?

-(Radioaustralia 3/4) South China Sea a sensitive topic at ASEAN summit: Members of the Association of South East Asian Nations have gathered in the Cambodian capital for an annual, two-day meeting.

-(Nationmultimedia 2/4) ASEAN says it will deal as one with China in sea dispute: The secretary general of ASEAN said Monday the 10-member group would deal jointly with China in trying to resolve the ongoing dispute over the South China Sea.

-(Chinadaily 2/4) South China Sea issue can be resolved 'properly': Vice-Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday reaffirmed

-(Dailystar 2/4) ASEAN struggles with South China Sea code: Southeast Asian foreign ministers wrangled Monday over a proposed code of conduct aimed at easing dangerous maritime disputes with Beijing in the South China Sea.

-(Reuters 2/4) Philippines' Spratlys tourism plan likely to rile China: The Philippines plans to develop a disputed island in the South China Sea into a tourism centre with a 100-metre (330-ft) concrete wharf; (Abs-cbnnews 2/4) Aquino to seek OFW protection in Asean summit

-(Philstar 1/4) China bucks joint drills of Phl, Vietnam: saying such acts undermine China’s sovereignty.

-(Mainichi 1/4) Hu, Hun Sen say sea row should be resolved within ASEAN-China framework: Hu, who arrived in Cambodia on Friday on a four-day state visit, also pledged to provide Cambodia with 250 million yuan ($31.6 million) in grants