The tropical storm is warned to move the west- southwestward at a speed of 20 kilometers an hour within next 24 hours.By 1pm tomorrow, it is going to be at around 270 kilometers of the south- southeastward of the Southwest Cay Island. The strongest wind near the center could gust 60-75 kilometers per hour. Because of its influence, the eastern, the central and south areas of East Sea are warned to experience showery weather, thunderstorm, powerful wind of level 6-7 and sea rough. The dangerous zone is paralleled at 7.5- 12.0 degrees north latitude and 114.0 degrees east longitude within next 24 hours. In next 24- 72 hours, Kai-tak will continue moving the west- southwestward at a speed of 10- 15 kilometers an hour; and it is forecast to powerfully upgrade. BY H.NAM- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Typhoon Kai-tak to enter East Sea this afternoon
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Fresh typhoon hits East Sea
A new typhoon, Kaitak, entered the south of the East Sea on Monday afternoon. The 15th storm to hit the waters this year, it is forecast to get stronger, according to the National Centre for Hydrometeorological Forecasting. Students in Thượng Phùng Boarding Primary School in Mèo Vạc District in the northern province of Hà Giang are given blankets to tackle the cold spell that hit the province in the last few days At 1pm on Monday, it was 530km southeast of the Song Tử Tây Island in the Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago. It was moving southeast at a speed of 15km per hour - and is expected to continue doing this for the next 24-48 hours.The typhoon is expected to be about 270km away from the island at 7am today, creating showers and storms.The severe storm killed about 30 people on Biliran Island in the central Philippines after making landfall here on Sunday, the VnExpress online newspaper reported.The Central Steering … [Read more...] about Fresh typhoon hits East Sea
Việt Nam expects further NZ support on East Sea issue
WELLINGTON — Việt Nam appreciates New Zealand’s support for its stance on the East Sea dispute and would like it to continue, Việt Nam Fatherland Front President Trần Thanh Mẫn said on Tuesday. Meeting with Trevor Mallard, Speaker of New Zealand’s House of Representatives, in Wellington, Mẫn also called for continued support from the New Zealand parliament and government for the Vietnamese community in the country, particularly in activities related to the preservation of Vietnamese culture and language. There are nearly 7,000 people of Vietnamese origin in New Zealand. Mẫn said Việt Nam was willing to share its experiences in hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit with New Zealand, who will host APEC 2021. Mẫn is the very first foreign guest that Mallard received since his taking office on November 7. On his part, the Speaker of the House of Representatives said he was happy to see the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam expects further NZ support on East Sea issue
Vietnam coast guard gets two new ships for East Sea patrols
Vietnam's coast guard has two new ships to bolster its patrols of the East Sea. Colonel Ha Son Hai, director of Song Thu Corp, said the 46m 2,200 tonne ships, capable of operating in winds of more than 100km per hour, are earmarked for search and rescue, and territorial patrol, and have the latest surveillance equipment. Tension is rising in the East Sea as China presses its claim over disputed islands. Le Quang Thich, vice chairman of Quang Ngai Province, said in June that 23 local fishing boats were attacked by Chinese vessels over the past six months and there was a rise in intrusions into Vietnam's territorial waters by China's coastguard and fishing boats. A fisherman said on June 10 that four Chinese ships surrounded boats near Hoang Sa Island. Six people boarded their boat and stole their catch and equipment. Another fisherman in Quang Ngai said they were chased and fired on by a water cannon. … [Read more...] about Vietnam coast guard gets two new ships for East Sea patrols
International cooperation strengthened for East Sea peace, stability
Themed "Cooperation for regional security and development," the 2-day conference concluded on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City with candid, unbiased, and scientific principles. Potential threats Participants said no severe turbulence in the East Sea was reported this year. Since the ruling the of Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the Philippine lawsuit against China’s territorial claims, the East Sea has seen positive changes with a decline in the number of clashes. But countries’ different viewpoints and perceptions of history and international law remain a major obstacle and a potential threat to peace, security, safety, and stability in the East Sea. In addition, some non-traditional security challenges have emerged. Asia-Pacific has the highest growth of defense spending, which hit 450 billion USD last year, 4.5% higher in the previous year. Former Deputy Foreign Minister Le Cong Phung voiced his concern: “Stronger defense capability of involved parties and … [Read more...] about International cooperation strengthened for East Sea peace, stability