-(RIA Novosti 7/11) Russia to Deliver 2 More 'Black Hole' Subs to Vietnam in '14: Russia will deliver the two more Varshavyanka class diesel-electric submarines to Vietnam in 2014, a defense industry source said Thursday.

-(PhilStar 7/11) Talks on increased US rotational presence in the Philippines stalled: Talks on increased US rotational presence in the Philippines have hit an impasse as a deal has yet to be reached on US facilities to be set up. -(Asia Times 7/11) A strategic pearl for US-Philippine ties

-(Manila Standard Today 7/11) Korean jets eyed to patrol South China Sea: The talks to acquire 12 fighter jets from South Korea between Manila and Seoul are nearing completion and the deal could be completed early next year, a Defense official said Wednesday. -(Taipei Times 7/11) Peaceful dispute resolution ideas

-(SCMP 6/11) How China can cement its territorial claims in the South China Sea: Mark Valencia says China can clarify its position on its territorial claims in the South China Seain a way that not only maintains the status quo and preserves its interests, but is also arguably fairer to its neighbours. -(International Business Times 6/11) Bizarre ‘Armor’ Fish Caught In South China Sea Remains Unidentified

-(6/11 The China Post) Taiwan, Japan sign deal to expand their cooperation: Taiwan and Japan signed five agreements yesterday to boost exchanges and cooperation in e-commerce, patents and other areas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said yesterday. Global Security Forum 2013

-(5/11 Vietnamplus) Vietnam, Thailand discuss all-around links: The first Vietnam – Thailand Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation convened in Bangkok on November 5 to discuss bilateral links across the board. –(National Times 5/11) Vietnam, Canada Shared Views on Maritime Defence

-(5/11 Asiatimes) Aquino rebalances his China position: With Washington driving a hard bargain on a new security pact, Aquino seems increasingly keen to engage rather than confront Beijing.

-(PhilStar 4/11) Gazmin hopes China stays away from Phl territories: Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin is hoping that China would not intrude into areas that are within Philippine territory. Philippines confirms major AFP leadership changes this week

-(CogitAsia 4/11) Brunei’s ASEAN Chairmanship Scorecard: Brunei concluded its 2013 chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on October 10, when Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah handed the chairman’s gavel to president Thein Sein of Myanmar.

-(New Strait Times 3/11) Malaysia, Vietnam may link naval bases: Ties will enable two countries to contact each other should problems occur in operations

-(Reuters 3/11) Tensions with allies rise, but U.S. sees improved China ties: With ties between Washington and many close allies strained because of eavesdropping revelations and differences over U.S. policies in the Middle East, the Obama administration can take some comfort from an improvement in ties with China.

-(Manila Times 3/11) The South China Sea: A nuclear flashpoint? The analytical piece of Stratfor on China’s grand plan to beef up its submarine-based nuclear arsenal shines new light on Beijing’s intentions in the South China. –(PhilStar 1/11) World must oppose China maritime claims – US Congress leader

-(The Japan Times 3/11) Code of conduct for South China Sea: Japan should help ASEAN countries push negotiations on the code of conduct from a position of unified strength to prevent China from increasing its effective control over the South China Sea.

-(Vietnamplus 2/11) Vietnam, Canada strengthen defence link: Vietnam and Canada have explored areas of defence cooperation that are of their strengths like the exchange of all-level delegations, the United Nations peacekeeping missions and humanitarian issues.