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

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

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
Vietnam condemns sovereignty violations in Spratly Islands

Vietnam condemns sovereignty violations in Spratly Islands

Vietnam has issued diplomatic protests and formal notes in response to actions by China and the Philippines that infringe on its sovereignty in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands.
May 2, 2025 | 11:53 pm PT
China's AG600, world’s biggest seaplane, approved for flight

China's AG600, world’s biggest seaplane, approved for flight

China has officially approved its AG600 amphibious aircraft—the largest of its kind in the world—for market entry.
April 24, 2025 | 01:44 am PT
South China Sea tropical depression intensifies into storm

South China Sea tropical depression intensifies into storm

A tropical depression in the South China Sea strengthened into a storm on Sunday morning, with maximum wind speed of 74 kilometers per hour, and is expected to enter the Gulf of Tonkin Monday.
July 20, 2024 | 07:46 pm PT
Vietnam ready to discuss with Philippines over continental shelf claim: spokeswoman

Vietnam ready to discuss with Philippines over continental shelf claim: spokeswoman

Vietnam stays ready to stays ready to discuss with the Philippines regarding the latter's submission of an Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) claim in the East Sea, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said Thursday.
June 20, 2024 | 08:30 am PT
Vietnam calls for countries to abide by international law during South China Sea drills

Vietnam calls for countries to abide by international law during South China Sea drills

Vietnam values the maintenance of security and safety at the South China Sea and calls for countries to abide by international law while performing drills in the region.
April 11, 2024 | 03:17 am PT
China slams 'provocative' US moves in South China Sea as both sides conduct drills

China slams 'provocative' US moves in South China Sea as both sides conduct drills

China on Thursday slammed what it called "provocative" moves by the United States and its ally the Philippines in the South China Sea, as both sides held drills in the waters.
January 4, 2024 | 01:09 am PT
Philippine actions in South China Sea 'extremely dangerous': Chinese state media

Philippine actions in South China Sea 'extremely dangerous': Chinese state media

Chinese state media accused the Philippines on Monday of repeatedly infringing on China's territory in the South China Sea, spreading false information and colluding with extraterritorial forces to cause trouble.
December 25, 2023 | 01:45 am PT
China, Philippines trade accusations over collision in South China Sea

China, Philippines trade accusations over collision in South China Sea

China and the Philippines traded accusations over a collision in disputed waters of the South China Sea as Chinese vessels blocked a Philippine boat supplying forces there on Sunday, the latest in a series of maritime confrontations.
October 22, 2023 | 01:56 am PT
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