Seas and islands
Vietnam Celebrates 30th Anniversary of UNCLOS
The Foreign Ministry held a ceremony to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the entry into force of the UNCLOS to review the value and role of the convention as well as Vietnam's journey in implementing its provisions over the past 30 years.
Seas and islands
Naval Region 5 Actively Participates in “Phu Quoc Environment Day”
The activity underscores the commitment of Naval Region 5 and local organizations to creating a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful Phu Quoc, fostering a collective spirit of environmental stewardship.
Seas and islands
IFRC supports the construction of new fishing boats for Quang Nam fishermen
The People's Committee of Quang Nam province has issued Decision No. 2802/QD-UBND approving the project aid funded by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) of Kuwait with a total implementation capital of more than 9.3 billion VND.
Vietnam, Thailand Cooperate in Combating Drug Trafficking
A delegation of the Thai Office of the Narcotics Control Board recently met with the Coast Guard Region 3 Command on November 25 in Vung Tau city, the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau to discuss about drug control cooperation by sea.
UN Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: 20-Year Journey Towards Sustainable Oceans
At the 13th Ocean Dialogue in Can Tho City on November 14th, domestic and international experts delved deep into the implications of the BBNJ Agreement. While the agreement marks a significant milestone in international law, its implementation remains a long and complex process.
Organizations to Train Sea Turtle Rescue Skills for Fishermen
From November 13-14, at Nui Chua National Park (Ninh Thuan province), the Department of Fisheries (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development) collaborated with the Humane Society International (HSI) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature in Vietnam (IUCN Vietnam) to organize the training program on “Instructions for rescuing sea turtles and marine mammals and information collection on unintentional exploitation of sea turtles and marine mammals".
UNCLOS: Timeless Framework for Ocean Governance
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (from November 16, 1994, to November 16, 2024), Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nguyen Minh Vu shared his views on the role and value of the Convention.
UN Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: New Milestone of International Law
The agreement on the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) is the third implementing agreement of UNCLOS, further strengthening UNCLOS and contributing to the consolidation of multilateralism. This agreement marks a new milestone in the development of international law.
Naval Region 3 Coordinates in Propaganda and Career Guidance for Youth
On November 9, in Da Nang City, the Youth Union of Brigade 172, Naval Region 3, in collaboration with the Youth Union of Hoang Hoa Tham High School, organized the signing of a joint program to implement propaganda, career guidance, and military recruitment counseling for young people from 2024 to 2030. Concurrently, the program introduced maritime and island situation, as well as the Navy's military recruitment for 2025.
Naval Region 3 Focuses on Nurturing new Party members
On November 5, in Khanh Hoa, Ship 359 (Brigade 172, Naval Region 3) held a Communist Party of Vietnam membership admission ceremony for Professional Military Lieutenant Tran Chi Cong, Deck Mechanic, Ship 359.
Vietnam Cracks Down on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
As the 5th inspection of the European Commission (EC) is approaching and provinces across Vietnam are fully enforcing campaigns for IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) fishing prevention.
Maps, Documents on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa on Display in Dak Lak
Dak Lak's people have the opportunity to better understand the sovereignty of 'Vietnam's Hoang Sa and Truong Sa' with the mobile exhibition.
Conference Sharing Insights into Vietnam's Sea and Island
The Communist Party of Việt Nam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, in collaboration with the Khanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Navy Command, held a conference sharing insights into Vietnam’s Sea and Islands on October 31, in Nha Trang.
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.
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.
Vietnam Chairs Working Luncheon of UNCLOS Group of Friends Founding Countries
Over the past 30 years, UNCLOS has been a solid legal framework to promote cooperation and ensure the legitimate rights and interests of countries at sea.
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" .
Indonesian Coast Guard Ship Visits Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province
The Indonesian Coast Guard ships KN. Pulau Dana - 323 with 54 crew members on board docked at PTSC Port in Vung Tau city earlier this week, starting its four-day courtesy visit to the southern coastal province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau.
Vietnam Actively Promotes Peaceful Resolutions of Territorial Disputes
Pierre Du Ville, head of the Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation in Vietnam, welcomed Vietnam's efforts and results in collaborating with neighboring countries on border issues.
Global Summit on Border, Sea, and Island Cooperation Opens in Hanoi
The event was held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam and the Wallonia-Brussels Delegation in Vietnam on October 8 in Hanoi.
National Day on DK1 Rig House
In celebration of the country's National Day on September 2, DK1 Rig Houses organized cultural and sports activities for its officers and soldiers.
Vietnam, Thailand Team Up for Stronger Maritime Security
On the afternoon of August 29, in Hanoi, Major General Le Quang Dao, Commander of the Vietnam Coast Guard and Admiral Adoong Pan-Iam, Commander of the Royal Thai Navy, Deputy Director of the Thai Maritime Command Center (Thai-MECC) co -chaired the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Conference between the Vietnam Coast Guard and Thai-MECC on cooperation in law enforcement at sea.
Vietnam Coast Guard Joins Forces with Philippine Coast Guard in Naval Exchange
On August 5, ship CSB 8002 and the Vietnam Coast Guard delegation led by Colonel Hoang Quoc Dat, Deputy Commander of Coast Guard Region 2 docked at Manila port (the Philippines) for an exchange program with the Philippine Coast Guard.
