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).
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.
Sentiment and Bond between Military Force and Citizens Shown on Dry Days
At the end of April 2024, many canals in Tran Van Thoi, U Minh, and Thoi Binh districts of Ca Mau province dried up, many drilled wells were dried, crops withered, and people lacked food and fresh water for eating and drinking. The harsh atmosphere there became more lively when the locals received cool water from the Navy soldiers.
Naval Region 4 Provides Information about Sea and Islands to Students in Ninh Thuan
On April 22, the Naval Region 4 Command coordinated with the Provincial Party Committee's Commission for Popularisation and Education, and the Department of Education and Training of Ninh Thuan to organize a conference to propagate the sea and islands, attracting human resources to build the Navy for nearly 500 grade 12 students at Le Quy Don High School for the Gifted and Nguyen Trai High School in Ninh Thuan.
Students in Quang Nam Learn More about National Sea and Islands
The “I love national sea and islands” contest aimed to help teachers and students gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's sea and islands and the Party and State's guidelines regarding the safeguarding of sovereignty over national sea and islands in the current context.
Combating IUU Fishing Must Be Drastic, Synchronous, Comprehensive, Timely and Effective
Vietnam has been working hard to carry out the European Commission (EC)’s recommendations about illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing prevention and control, towards the goal of having the EC's “yellow card” warning lifted.
Soc Trang Province Resolved to Fight IUU Fishing
Thanks to the efforts of relevant agencies such as the Coast Guards, Navy, and Police, as well as other authorised agencies, the number of Vietnamese fishing vessels violating foreign waters has been gradually decreasing each year.
Naval Region 5: Bringing Sea and Island Information to over 6,000 people in Kien Giang
From April 8 to 12, the Navy Region 5 Command coordinated with the Propaganda Department of Kien Giang Provincial Party Committee to organize an information section on the sea and islands to attract human resources in localities in the province.
Vietnam - Thailand Navy Hold 49th Joint Patrol
On the morning of April 10, Ship Squadron 261, 264, docked at Region 5 port, under the Vietnam People's Navy, concluded the 49th annual joint patrol with Ship Squadron 456, 526 of the Royal Thai Navy.
Vietnamese Students Raise Fund for Residents, Soldiers at Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
Vietnamese students in France brought everything that was still of use, or could be sold, brought to the second-hand fair to raise money to support residents and soldiers on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly).
Naval Region 5: Bring Drinking Water to Residents of Remote Islands
To deal with the lack of water for daily use on southwest sea islands, on March 24 and 25, freshwater tankers of the Naval Region 5 of the Vietnam People's Navy brought free water to the people of Hon Chuoi island. This activity helped people overcome difficulties and stabilize their lives during drought days.
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.
