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Wipha lashes Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain
Wipha lashes Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain

Yahoo

time22-07-2025

  • Climate
  • Yahoo

Wipha lashes Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain

Tropical Storm Wipha made has landfall in northern Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the country's north and central regions. The storm came ashore with sustained winds of 64-102km/h and gusts up to 138km/h, according to local weather officials. After landfall, Wipha began moving southwest. Wipha was classified as a typhoon on Monday while over open water, but weakened overnight and was downgraded to a tropical storm before reaching land. The storm knocked out power in parts of Hung Yen Province, east of Hanoi. Residents rushed to petrol stations to buy fuel for generators, state media reported. The streets of Hanoi were nearly empty as the storm moved inland. Most businesses were closed and the city government has advised residents to stay home and evacuate buildings that are unstable or in flood-prone areas. "If the storm is serious, people shouldn't go out anyway because it would be dangerous on the road and there is also a chance of flooding," said Minh Doan, a taxi driver in Hanoi. Flights were cancelled across northern Vietnam, and airports in the port city of Hai Phong and Quang Ninh province were closed. Nearly 150,000ha of aquaculture farms and more than 20,000 floating fish cages are at risk from flooding and strong winds, according to state media. Vietnam has warned of flooding as heavy rain from Storm Wipha moves inland. At least three people died in the Philippines after Wipha struck the north of the country without making landfall last Friday. More than 80,000 people remain in emergency shelters after floods, landslides and tidal surges over the weekend. Most government offices and schools in Manila and 10 provinces were shut on Tuesday due to widespread flooding from heavy monsoon rains, and troops evacuated residents from villages swamped by knee- to waist-deep water while the coast guard deployed buses and boats to assist stranded commuters. with AP

Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain
Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain

The Independent

time22-07-2025

  • Climate
  • The Independent

Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam on Tuesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the country's north and central regions. The storm came ashore at 10 a.m. with sustained winds of 64–102 kilometers per hour (40–63 mph), and gusts up to 138 kph (86 mph), according to local weather officials. After landfall, it began moving southwest. Wipha was classified as a typhoon on Monday while over open water, but weakened overnight and was downgraded to a tropical storm before reaching land. The storm knocked out power in parts of Hung Yen Province, east of Hanoi. Residents rushed to gas stations to buy fuel for generators, state media reported. The streets of capital city, Hanoi, were nearly empty as the storm moved inland. Most businesses were closed and the city government has advised residents to stay home and evacuate buildings that are unstable or in flood-prone areas. 'If the storm is serious, people shouldn't go out anyway because it would be dangerous on the road and there is also a chance of flooding,' said Minh Doan, a taxi driver in Hanoi. Flights were canceled across northern Vietnam, and airports in the port city of Hai Phong and Quang Ninh province were closed. Nearly 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres) of aquaculture farms and more than 20,000 floating fish cages are at risk from flooding and strong winds, according to state media. Vietnam has warned of flooding as heavy rain from Storm Wipha moves inland. In the Philippines, more than 80,000 people remain in emergency shelters after floods, landslides and tidal surges over the weekend. Most government offices and schools in the capital and 10 provinces were shut Tuesday due to widespread flooding from heavy monsoon rains, and droops evacuated residents from villages swamped by knee- to waist-deep water while the coast guard deployed buses and boats to assist stranded commuters. At least three people have died. Global warming is making storms like Wipha stronger and wetter, said Benjamin P. Horton, dean of the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong. Warmer oceans give tropical storms more fuel, leading to more intense winds, heavier rain and shifting rainfall patterns across East Asia. 'Rising sea surface temperatures, fueled by climate change, can intensify these storms,' he said. ___ Hau Dinh in Hanoi, Vietnam and Jim Gomez in Manila, Philippines, contributed to this report. ___ Associated Press climate and environmental coverage receive support from several private foundations. See more about AP's climate initiative here. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain
Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain

Associated Press

time22-07-2025

  • Climate
  • Associated Press

Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam on Tuesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the country's north and central regions. The storm came ashore at 10 a.m. with sustained winds of 64–102 kilometers per hour (40–63 mph), and gusts up to 138 kph (86 mph), according to local weather officials. After landfall, it began moving southwest. Wipha was classified as a typhoon on Monday while over open water, but weakened overnight and was downgraded to a tropical storm before reaching land. The storm knocked out power in parts of Hung Yen Province, east of Hanoi. Residents rushed to gas stations to buy fuel for generators, state media reported. The streets of capital city, Hanoi, were nearly empty as the storm moved inland. Most businesses were closed and the city government has advised residents to stay home and evacuate buildings that are unstable or in flood-prone areas. 'If the storm is serious, people shouldn't go out anyway because it would be dangerous on the road and there is also a chance of flooding,' said Minh Doan, a taxi driver in Hanoi. Flights were canceled across northern Vietnam, and airports in the port city of Hai Phong and Quang Ninh province were closed. Nearly 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres) of aquaculture farms and more than 20,000 floating fish cages are at risk from flooding and strong winds, according to state media. Vietnam has warned of flooding as heavy rain from Storm Wipha moves inland. In the Philippines, more than 80,000 people remain in emergency shelters after floods, landslides and tidal surges over the weekend. Most government offices and schools in the capital and 10 provinces were shut Tuesday due to widespread flooding from heavy monsoon rains, and droops evacuated residents from villages swamped by knee- to waist-deep water while the coast guard deployed buses and boats to assist stranded commuters. At least three people have died. Global warming is making storms like Wipha stronger and wetter, said Benjamin P. Horton, dean of the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong. Warmer oceans give tropical storms more fuel, leading to more intense winds, heavier rain and shifting rainfall patterns across East Asia. 'Rising sea surface temperatures, fueled by climate change, can intensify these storms,' he said. ___ Hau Dinh in Hanoi, Vietnam and Jim Gomez in Manila, Philippines, contributed to this report. ___ Associated Press climate and environmental coverage receive support from several private foundations. See more about AP's climate initiative here. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

Storm Wipha Hits Northern Vietnam With Strong Winds And Heavy Rain
Storm Wipha Hits Northern Vietnam With Strong Winds And Heavy Rain

Al Arabiya

time22-07-2025

  • Climate
  • Al Arabiya

Storm Wipha Hits Northern Vietnam With Strong Winds And Heavy Rain

Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam on Tuesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the country's north and central regions. The storm came ashore at 10 a.m. with sustained winds of 64–102 kilometers per hour (40–63 mph) and gusts up to 138 kph (86 mph), according to local weather officials. After landfall, it began moving southwest. Wipha was classified as a typhoon on Monday while over open water but weakened overnight and was downgraded to a tropical storm before reaching land. The storm knocked out power in parts of Hung Yen Province east of Hanoi. Residents rushed to gas stations to buy fuel for generators, state media reported. The streets of capital city Hanoi were nearly empty as the storm moved inland. Most businesses were closed, and the city government has advised residents to stay home and evacuate buildings that are unstable or in flood-prone areas. 'If the storm is serious people shouldn't go out anyway because it would be dangerous on the road, and there is also a chance of flooding,' said Minh Doan, a taxi driver in Hanoi. Flights were canceled across northern Vietnam, and airports in the port city of Hai Phong and Quang Ninh province were closed. Nearly 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres) of aquaculture farms and more than 2,000 floating fish cages are at risk from flooding and strong winds, according to state media. Vietnam has warned of flooding as heavy rain from Storm Wipha moves inland. In the Philippines, more than 80,000 people remain in emergency shelters after floods, landslides, and tidal surges over the weekend. Most government offices and schools in the capital and 10 provinces were shut Tuesday due to widespread flooding from heavy monsoon rains, and droops evacuated residents from villages swamped by knee- to waist-deep water, while the coast guard deployed buses and boats to assist stranded commuters. At least three people have died. 'Global warming is making storms like Wipha stronger and wetter,' said Benjamin P. Horton, dean of the School of Energy and Environment at City University of Hong Kong. 'Warmer oceans give tropical storms more fuel, leading to more intense winds, heavier rain, and shifting rainfall patterns across East Asia. Rising sea surface temperatures fueled by climate change can intensify these storms,' he said.

Vietnam's ‘tech moment': what's next after the FDI boom?
Vietnam's ‘tech moment': what's next after the FDI boom?

South China Morning Post

time13-07-2025

  • Business
  • South China Morning Post

Vietnam's ‘tech moment': what's next after the FDI boom?

As an emerging and dynamic economy in Southeast Asia, Vietnam has been rapidly integrating itself into global tech supply chains. While its rise, fuelled by foreign direct investment (FDI), has been remarkable, Vietnam now stands at a pivotal juncture: will it seize this moment to move up the value chain or remain stuck in low-margin assembly? Since 2018, US tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of Chinese goods have pushed multinational companies to relocate their manufacturing operations and diversify their supply chains to avoid tariffs. This is referred to as the 'China plus one' strategy. Vietnam has been one of the top recipients of these relocations, especially in electronics, furniture, garments and machinery. In electronics manufacturing, Vietnam has emerged as a global hub for assembling products like smartphones, computers and consumer electronics. Foreign investors have poured billions into factories – Samsung alone contributed about US$55 billion in exports in 2023, constituting nearly 50 per cent of Vietnam's electronics exports. Vietnam's electronic goods in 2023 accounted for 31.9 per cent of the country's total export value. The figure rose to 34.3 per cent last year, far surpassing all other sectors. A container is loaded onto a cargo ship while docked at Hai Phong port. Vietnam's electronic goods in 2024 accounted for 34.3 per cent of the country's total export value. Photo: Reuters However, challenges remain. Much of the electronics production is still at the lower end of the value chain – primarily assembly, packaging, and testing of components designed elsewhere. For example, Vietnam's nascent semiconductor industry remains focused on assembly and chip packaging. In addition, Vietnam is not the only 'one' in the 'China plus one' strategy; it faces competition from other regional powers, including many of its peers in Southeast Asia . Its enduring reliance on China for intermediate inputs makes it hard to navigate US trade measures and geopolitical shocks. From a low base in the 1990s, Vietnam pursued an FDI-led growth model by prioritising light manufacturing and export processing zones. The country's one-party system offers political and policy stability and clear long-term development plans. In contrast, regional peers like Malaysia have seen more flux given the vicissitudes of its domestic politics, and Indonesia historically has had more red tape for investors. FDI has been Vietnam's growth engine, but no longer provides a ladder to advanced tech competitiveness. In the 1970s, Malaysia leveraged FDI for genuine industrial upgrading – for example, Penang's semiconductor cluster. By contrast, while today's multinationals fiercely guard high-value intellectual property and production, Vietnam's role remains confined to low-margin assembly, with limited spillover effects. Vertical integration along the value chain through technology transfer, human labour training and direct support has become less available in the 21st century. Eighty per cent of Vietnam's mobile phone exports and more than 70 per cent of its electronics products, for instance, rely on imported components, leaving local firms as subcontractors, not innovators. Therefore, a breakthrough in Vietnam's position in the global value chain relies less on FDI than on its domestic capacity.

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