Tag: trường sa
Seminar looks to bolster OVs’ pride in protecting sea and island sovereignty
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a seminar to foster the pride and responsibility of OVs in the protection of the country’s sovereignty over its seas and islands on November 20.
Vietnam’s response to Philippine accusation of China obstructing supply ships in East Sea
VOV.VN - The nation has asked all concerned parties to comply with international law and the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in carrying out activities in the East Sea, whilst avoid taking actions which may complicate the situation.
Two Filipino fishermen rescued after drifting out to sea
VOV.VN - Vessel KN 464 of the Vietnam Fisheries Resources Surveillance (VFRS) Division No.4 rescued a Filipino fisherman on November 9 while drifting in waters around the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands.
China asked to withdraw fishing boats from Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago
VOV.VN - Vietnam demanded that China withdraw its fishing vessels from Sinh Ton island cluster of the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and respect Vietnam's sovereignty.
A new storm likely to form in East Sea, hit southern Vietnam
VOV.VN - A tropical depression has moved past the Philippines’ Palawan island into the East Sea and is likely to gain strength into a storm in the coming days, according to the National Centre for Hydro Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).
Kompasu moves closer to East Sea, bringing torrential rains to many areas
VOV.VN - Another tropical typhoon with international name Kompasu is moving closer to the East Sea on the morning of October 11, bringing heavy rains to many areas of North East Sea, according to the National Center for Meteorological and Hydrological Forecasting.
Vietnam responds to China sending transport aircraft to Truong Sa
VOV.VN - The nation requests China to respect its sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes, immediately stop and not to repeat similar violations.
Vietnam responds to China’s enforcement of revised maritime traffic safety law
VOV.VN - Vietnam has produced its reaction after China promulgated its revised maritime traffic law, starting from September 1.
Chinese book recognises Vietnam’s sovereignty over archipelagos
Many ancient writings, recorded by foreigners themselves, directly or indirectly recognise Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagos of Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly). Among them is “Hai ngoai ky su” (Haiwai jishi) - an ancient Chinese book by a Chinese monk.
Int’l community calls for law abidance in settling East Sea issue
The international community has continuously called on parties concerned to follow international practices and rules, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) amid the complicated developments in the East Sea.
