Seas and islands
Political Will: Crucial for a South China Sea Code of Conduct
On the sidelines of the 16th International Conference on the South China Sea in Quang Ninh on October 23rd, Professor Dewi Fortuna Anwar, chair of the Board of Directors of The Habibie Center, Indonesia, shares her views on the role of UNCLOS, the prospects of the COC, and her perspective on a multipolar world order.
Seas and islands
International Scientific Conference on the South China Sea Opens in Quang Ninh
The 23rd of October marks the first day of the 16th International Scientific Conference on the South China Sea with the theme "Navigating narratives, nurturing norms" in Vietnam.
Seas and islands
Quang Nam Hosts Exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
On October 15, the Quang Nam Provincial Museum in collaboration with the People's Committee of Duy Hai Commune (Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province) held the opening ceremony of the exhibition of "Hoang Sa, Truong Sa of Vietnam - Historical and Legal Evidence" .
Command of Naval Region 5 Gifts House to Martyr's Family
Brigade 175, authorized by the Command of Naval Region 5, coordinated with local authorities to inaugurate and hand over a gratitude house to a family in Nam Can district on the afternoon of July 25.
Flag at Half-mast for State Funeral of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in Truong Sa
On the morning of July 25, the flag-raising ceremony was held in Truong Sa. Cadres, soldiers, and people in the Truong Sa archipelago expressed their infinite condolences to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong.
Brigade 172 Excels in Combat Readiness and Maritime Sovereignty Protection
This positive outcome of Brigade 172 (Naval Region 3) in the first half of 2024 was reported at the Conference on Learning Missions for All Levels for the second half of 2024, held on July 22 in Da Nang city.
Quang Binh Authorities Rescue Sick Fisherman
A fisherman who suffered a stroke at sea has been safely rescued in near Quang Binh's Cang Gianh Border Gate.
Naval Region 5 Performs Well in Foreign, Defense Affairs
Naval Region 5 just held a politico-military conference to review task performance in the first half of 2024 and map out missions for the remaining months of the year.
Naval Authorities Review Natural Disaster Response Plans
Navy Region 5 effectively effectively implements the resolution No. 689 and Resolution No. 11 on natural disaster prevention and control, and search and rescue operations.
Navy Region 5 Promptly Rescued Fishermen's Boat in Distress
At 3:45 pm on June 23, officers and soldiers of the Naval Region 5 Command successfully rescued a fishing boat number KG 1725 TS in Kien Giang.
Brave Da Nang Fishermen Protects Vietnam's Sea and Islands Sovereignty
The fishermen of Da Nang City not only sail for the sea doing business but also for becoming an extended arm to protect sovereignty of the Fatherland' seas and islands. Their love for the sea, islands, and the Fatherland has become is the wind that fills their sails. Each time they return to the mainland, they immediately feel the sea calling them to sail again.
75th Joint Patrol of Vietnam - Cambodia Naval Forces Successfully Completed
Vietnam-Cambodia's naval joint patrol is well coordinated to effectively check and maintain security and order; train to maneuver in formations; conduct search and rescue operations, and practice flag signals, semaphore, and light signals as outlined by the international signal law.
Vietnam Respect and Follow Cooperation on Seas and Ocean Issues Under UNCLOS
At the 34th meeting of States Parties to the UNCLOS (SPLOS-34) held in New York from June 10-14, Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam Nguyen Minh Vu pledged that the country will continue implementing the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) with a goodwill spirit.
Quang Ninh Province Inaugurates National Flagpole On Thanh Lan Island
The national flagpole’s inauguration on Thanh Lan Island (Co To District, Quang Ninh province) carries important meanings in terms of affirming the sacred sovereignty over the sea and islands of the homeland.
Quang Ngai Naval Soldiers Actively Respond to World Environment Day
The Quang Ngai Provincial Border Guard has implemented numerous initiatives in collaboration with the local community to preserve the living environment, particularly the marine environment.
RoK, Vietnam Tightens Cooperation to Fight IUU Fishing
The Republic of Korea (RoK) supports Vietnam's efforts in fighting illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities, as recommended by the European Commission (EC), said Korean Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kang Do-hyung.
Conference on Cooperation on Sea and Islands Issues Held in Poland
The conference titled "East Sea: Cooperation in research and development" took place on May 24 at Warsaw University (Poland).
Love from the Mainland: Mother and Son Reunite on Truong Sa
For many years, delegations from Ho Chi Minh City have visited and encouraged officers, soldiers, and people living and working in the Truong Sa archipelago.
Ha Tinh Launches Sea and Islands Week
The Sea and Islands Week is being held in the central province of Ha Tinh with a range of activities.
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.
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.
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.
Vietnam, China Finish Joint Patrol along Demarcation Line in Gulf of Tonkin
During 3 days, from April 27 to 29, in the vicinity of the countries’ demarcation line in the Gulf of Tonkin, the first joint patrol between the Vietnam Coast Guard and the Chinese Coast Guard in 2024 took place.
