East Sea

PM chairs meeting on East Sea and island affairs

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a meeting with leaders of ministries and agencies in Hanoi on September 16 to thoroughly review the implementation of Resolution No. 36-NQ/TW on the strategy for sustainable development of Vietnam's marine economy by 2030, with a vision to 2045, as well as other key contents outlined in the 13th National Party Congress’s Resolution.

46 rescued in village flash flood, 77 remain missing in northern province
Ongoing rescue efforts are being hindered as heavy downpours and disaster risks cut off traffic to the remote area.
Top leader extends sympathies to people, soldiers affected by typhoon Yagi
During the fierce storm, the spirit of solidarity and bravery of armed forces and people have minimised the damage from the storm. However, it still left serious consequences, posing high risks of floods, landslides, and land depression after the storm.

Typhoon Yagi's death toll rises to 21, three remains missing
Widespread power outages and communication disruptions occurred in Quảng Ninh, Hải Phòng, Thái Bình, Hải Dương, and Hà Nội.
PM makes fact-finding trip to Hải Phòng City after typhoon
Agreeing to address the city's proposals and requests, the Government leader approved a central government support package of VNĐ100 billion (US$4.62 million) to help it recover from the disaster and return to normality as soon as possible.
Closure at Nội Bài Int'l Airport extended due to typhoon Yagi
The Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam has requested domestic airlines to replenish fuel reserves for flights from 9pm on September 7 to 2am on September 8, in case of delays or the need to divert to alternative airports.
Four airports in Việt Nam to suspend operations as super typhoon approaches
Considering the storm's intensity and high level of disaster risk, after discussions and reports from various units, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam, Đinh Việt Thắng, has ordered a temporary suspension of aircraft operations at four airports in Việt Nam (three in the north, and one in the central region).

Storm Yagi targets East Sea with potential to intensify further
Storm Yagi will enter the East Sea by the afternoon and evening of September 3, the third tropical storm of this year.
STATEMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF VIET NAM ON VIET NAM'S SUBMISSION ON THE LIMITS OF THE EXTENDED CONTINENTAL SHELF BEYOND 200 NAUTICAL MILES IN RESPECT OF THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE EAST SEA
Vietnam presented to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) its Submission on the Limits of the Extended Continental Shelf in respect of the Central Area of the East Sea (South China Sea) (VNM-C) at the UN headquarters in New York on July 17 morning (local time).
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Vietnam submission on the limits of the extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in respect of the central area of the East Sea
Vietnam presented to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) its Submission on the Limits of the Extended Continental Shelf in respect of the Central Area of the East Sea (South China Sea) (VNM-C) at the UN headquarters in New York on July 17 morning (local time).
Vietnam presents submission on the limits of the continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles in respect of the Central area of The East Sea
On the morning of July 17 (local time), at the UN headquarter in New York, the US, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs delegation officially presented the Submission of Vietnam’s extended continental shelf in respect of Central Area of the East Sea (South China Sea) to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS).
Vietnam attends 14th annual East Sea conference in US
A Vietnamese delegation led by Vice President of Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam Nguyen Hung Son attended the 14th annual conference on East Sea (also known as South China Sea) held by the Washington DC-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on July 11.
All activities in East Sea must comply with int’l law: deputy spokesperson
All activities and claims in the East Sea must comply with international law, stated Deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Duc Thang at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hanoi on March 28.
China’s fishing ban in East Sea violates Vietnam’s sovereignty: spokesperson
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang on April 25 said Vietnam’s consistent stance on China’s fishing ban in the East Sea, which has been affirmed clearly over the past years.
Vietnam resolutely refutes illegal claims in East Sea: Spokeswoman
As repeatedly affirmed, Vietnam has full legal basis and historical evidence to assert its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) in accordance with international law, as well as its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction over its maritime zones established in line with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
International workshop on East Sea held in Poland
More than 100 scholars and researchers from Vietnam and some European countries gathered at a workshop held at the University of Warsaw, Poland, on May 24 to introduce their studies on the East Sea and help enhance overseas Vietnamese (OV) and international friends’ knowledge about the sea.

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