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Vietnam opposes illegal reclamation in Paracels, demands immediate halt

Vietnam opposes illegal reclamation in Paracels, demands immediate halt

Vietnam firmly opposes illegal reclamation, construction activities in Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands and has lodged a serious diplomatic representation over and reiterated its position on the matter, affirmed Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on Aug. 28.
Super Typhoon Dolphin from 6,000 km away set to churn Vietnam's waters next week

Super Typhoon Dolphin from 6,000 km away set to churn Vietnam's waters next week

Vietnam calls on China, Philippines to exercise restraint in East Sea

Vietnam calls on China, Philippines to exercise restraint in East Sea

Vietnam always respects freedom of navigation, overflight in East Sea: Foreign Ministry

Vietnam always respects freedom of navigation, overflight in East Sea: Foreign Ministry

Vietnam always respects the rights to freedom of navigation and overflight of all countries in the East Sea in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
June 4, 2026 | 05:26 am PT
Vietnam, Philippines upgrade bilateral ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership

Vietnam, Philippines upgrade bilateral ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperation documents on June 1 as the two countries marked the upgrading of their relationship to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership.
May 31, 2026 | 11:09 pm PT
Vietnam asks China and Philippines to respect its sovereignty over Spratlys

Vietnam asks China and Philippines to respect its sovereignty over Spratlys

Vietnam requests all relevant parties to respect its sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, stated Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang at the ministry's press briefing in Hanoi on May 14.
May 14, 2026 | 06:14 am PT
Vietnam calls on China to respect sovereignty over Hoang Sa

Vietnam calls on China to respect sovereignty over Hoang Sa

Vietnam requests China to respect its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands in accordance with international law, as well as Vietnam’s sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction over its maritime zones established in line with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
May 5, 2026 | 01:59 am PT
Vietnamese players pull out of Chinese billiards event featuring U-shaped line territorial map

Vietnamese players pull out of Chinese billiards event featuring U-shaped line territorial map

Vietnamese pool players Duong Quoc Hoang, Nguyen Anh Tuan, and Le Quang Trung withdrew from the 2026 Peri Laili Cup after discovering that the tournament logo featured China's U-shaped line map.
April 26, 2026 | 06:40 am PT
Tropical depression heading north into East Sea 'unprecedented'

Tropical depression heading north into East Sea 'unprecedented'

A tropical depression that formed near the equator and tracked north into the East Sea has been described by Vietnamese meteorologists as an unprecedented event in modern weather records.
November 29, 2025 | 06:29 am PT
Typhoon Koto keeps changing direction over East Sea, pushing Vietnam into high alert

Typhoon Koto keeps changing direction over East Sea, pushing Vietnam into high alert

Typhoon Koto has begun a phase of constant course changes over the central East Sea (South China Sea), slowing to a crawl and drifting west-southwest before looping back toward the northwest, according to forecasts released Thursday afternoon.
November 27, 2025 | 06:22 am PT
Typhoon Kalmaegi exposes centuries-old shipwreck long hidden beneath Hoi An sands

Typhoon Kalmaegi exposes centuries-old shipwreck long hidden beneath Hoi An sands

Heavy erosion caused by flooding and Typhoon Kalmaegi have exposed an uncovered shipwreck on the beach of Tan Thanh in Hoi An, Da Nang, just a short walk from the beach, offering a clear opportunity for salvage after a two-year delay.
November 10, 2025 | 07:21 pm PT
Vietnam urges respect for sovereignty after Spratly clash between China, Philippines

Vietnam urges respect for sovereignty after Spratly clash between China, Philippines

Vietnam has requested the parties concerned to respect its sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands, the Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said in response to a question regarding the recent incident in the territorial waters of Thi Tu (Thitu) Island between Chinese and Philippine vessels.
October 16, 2025 | 03:42 pm PT
Storm Ragasa strengthens into super typhoon near Philippines

Storm Ragasa strengthens into super typhoon near Philippines

Storm Ragasa intensified into a super typhoon with winds above 200 km per hour east of Luzon Island, Philippines, on Sunday night, two days after it was formed from a tropical depression.
September 21, 2025 | 07:01 am PT
Bubble tea chain Chagee fined $2,300 in Vietnam over China's multi-dash line

Bubble tea chain Chagee fined $2,300 in Vietnam over China's multi-dash line

Bubble tea giant Chagee has been fined VND60 million (US$2,350) in Vietnam after its mobile app displayed a map featuring the controversial multi-dash line, representing China's false claims in the South China Sea.
July 17, 2025 | 04:36 pm PT
Vietnamese authorities keep close watch on developments in East Sea: Spokeswoman

Vietnamese authorities keep close watch on developments in East Sea: Spokeswoman

Vietnamese authorities are closely monitoring developments in the East Sea and taking appropriate measures in accordance with international law and Vietnamese law to protect the country’s legal and legitimate rights and interests, a Spokeswoman affirmed.
July 3, 2025 | 04:47 am PT
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