Seas and islands
Planting Trees for A Greener Truong Sa
Truong Sa island district in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa is located in a tropical climate zone, with harsh weather, strong winds all year round, and scarcity of land and fresh water, so growing trees is extremely difficult.
Seas and islands
Vietnam, Cambodia Navies To Coordinate to Ensure Sustainable Exploitation of Marine Resources
The Vietnam and Cambodia Navies will coordinate to urge fishermen to strictly comply with seafood fishing regulations.
Seas and islands
70 OVs Visit Truong Sa, DK-I rig on the 49th Anniversary of National Reunification
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently coordinated with the Navy Command to send a delegation of overseas Vietnamese to Truong Sa Island District and the DK-I Rig House.
12th Ocean Dialogue: Enduring Maritime Connectivity in a Fragmenting World
Vietnam is strongly committed to navigation safety, navigation and overflight freedom, and unimpeded maritime connectivity in line with international law.
Tree Planting Festival Kicks Off in Truong Sa Islands
Truong Sa island district particpated in a tree planting festival, resulting in a bounty of lush trees to beautify the Vietnamese isles.
Love and Warm Support on a Sea Voyage
A delegation from southern provinces and cities, businesses, and press agencies went on a 5-day and night voyage, crossing more than 600 km by sea and road to bring New Year wishes to officers, soldiers, forces, and people in the southwest sea of Vietnam in January 2024. Although the weather is relatively favorable, for many members of them, seasickness is still a challenge. In the choppy waters, the dedicated care of Naval Region 5 Command's officers and soldiers is a precious medicine to help ease the uncomfortable feeling of seasickness.
Visiting Vietnam's Dearest Southwest Sea and Islands
In the last days of the Year of the Cat 2023, Vietnam Times writer joined the working group of the Navy Region 5 Command to visit, encourage and send the New Year best wishes to officers, soldiers, and people in the Southwest Sea of the Fatherland. The simple, loving atmosphere here became more exciting when holding hands of solidarity from the mainland.
Overseas Vietnamese Donate USD 63,500 to Green Truong Sa
Overseas Vietnamese donated USD 63,500 for the “Greening Truong Sa” program.
Brigade 162 - A Bright Spot of Vietnam's Diplomacy in National Defense
Brigade 162 (Naval Region 4) is known as the "Steel Brigade." This is not only the main marine force in the key the South Central region, the Spratly Islands, and the southern continental shelf of the Fatherland, but also carries out the tasks of international integration and defense diplomacy by actively joining international multilateral activities, friendly visits, to enhance the position and prestige of the Vietnam Navy.
Commemoration Ceremony for 64 Soldiers who Fell while Protecting Gac Ma Island
On their trip to visit the soldiers and people in Truong Sa island district, Khanh Hoa province for the coming Tet, Ship 571 Working Group held a memorial ceremony for officers and soldiers who died while protecting Gac Ma island.
Bringing Tet to Truong Sa Soldiers, Islanders
Every year, when the lunar New Year (Tet) festival draws near, the Vietnam People’s Navy dispatches a special trip for reporters bringing heartwarming gifts from the mainland to Truong Sa soldiers and islanders and making reports about their life.
Strengthening Propaganda Work on National Seas and Islands
Propaganda work on national seas and islands needs to ensure continuity. It has an important meaning in raising people's awareness and love for the sea and islands and encouraging the forces that are firmly protecting the Fatherland's sea and island sovereignty.
Submarine Cables in East Sea: Reactions of Southeast Asian Countries (Part 2)
Undersea cables have become a new strategic competition front between the US and China, with profound consequences for Vietnam's security and development, especially in the era of digital transformation and Industry 4.0.
Submarine Cables in East Sea: Reactions of Southeast Asian Countries (Part 1)
Currently, about 486 undersea fiber optic cable lines carry from 97%-99% of international Internet traffic (only the remaining 3% is backed up via satellite). Therefore, undersea cables have become a new strategic competition front between the US and China, with profound implications for Vietnam's security and development, especially in the era of digital transformation and Industry 4.0.
Vietnam's Third Regional Naval Command Rescues Fishing Vessel in Quang Ngai
The fishing vessel whose engine broke down at sea was successfully approached by ship 375 of Command and towed ashore in tough weather conditions.
Propaganda and Communication on the Sea and Islands in 2023
In 2023, the People's Navy held many activities with diverse forms and practical content to contribute to providing information and ideological orientation for officers, soldiers, and people from all walks of life about the sea situation. Through propaganda work, it has contributed to fostering and cultivating trust in the sea, islands, and the Navy.
Dak Lak Exhibits Photos, Films, Models of Truong Sa Archipelago
The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak introduces 97 photos, 5 films, and 21 models of Truong Sa archipelago in an exhibition titled "Truong Sa - Where the waves begin."
Vietnam Maritime Rescue Force Supports Fishermen At Sea
The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (Vietnam MRCC), home of the orange-shirted soldiers, carries the mission of protecting fishermen at sea and international vessels sailing through Vietnamese waters.
Vietnam’s Efforts For Peace, Stability And Development in the East Sea
Currently, the East Sea (South China Sea) region is one of the seas where sovereignty disputes over islands, archipelagos, and jurisdiction over overlapping sea areas are taking place in many forms.
Supporting Sea Border Villagers with "Zero VND Store"
The "Zero VND Store for the Impoverished" model was recently implemented by Lai Hoa Border Guard Station (Soc Trang Provincial Border Guard) to support households in particularly difficult circumstances in the locality, contributing to further connecting the military and people.
Vietnam, Thailand's Navies Conduct Joint Patrol
Patrolling, performing greeting procedures at sea, practicing hand flags, and lamp signaling, are activities carried out during the 48th annual joint patrol on the adjacent sea area between the Vietnamese and Thai navies taking place over 2 days November 28-29.
UNCLOS 1982: Strengthening Legal Order at Sea, Maritime Cooperation For Peace And Sustainable Development (Part 2)
To ensure full and consistent implementation of the Convention in practice, UNCLOS established agencies and mechanisms with different roles and functions.
UNCLOS 1982: Strengthening Legal Order at Sea, Maritime Cooperation For Peace, And Sustainable Development
In the Preamble of UNCLOS, the State Parties affirmed their "desire to settle all issues relating to the law of the sea” and establish “a legal order for the seas and oceans."
