
Promoting Dialogue, Cooperation to Protect Value of UNCLOS
The Group of Friends of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), affirms the need to promote dialogue and cooperation to protect the value of UNCLOS

Iron Will of Soldiers on Truong Sa Archipelago
Today, Truong Sa (Spratly) has new constructions and modern equipment to improve the material and spiritual life of the army and people on the island district. These changes contributed to creating motivation for the army and people of Truong Sa island district and the DKI rig to continue to protect the sacred land of the nation.

Exhibition About Hoang Sa Inspires Youth in Quang Nam
The exhibition "Youth with the homeland's sea and islands" in Quang Nam province is one of many activities to celebrate Vietnam Sea and Islands Week (June 1-8) and World Oceans Day (June 8).

More than 6,000 Women March in Honor of Vietnamese Ao Dai
On June 4, more than 6,000 women wearing Ao Dai participated in the parade "Honoring Ao Dai - Vietnam's Cultural Heritage" which took place at the April 2 Square in Nha Trang city (Khanh Hoa province).

Vietnam's Efforts to Fight Illegal Fishing
Without stronger actions to lift the “yellow card” warning, Vietnam may face the “red card” from the European Commission (EC), which means it will be banned from exporting seafood to Europe, said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang

Third India-Vietnam Maritime Security Dialogue Held in New Delhi
The dialogue was conducted on May 31, reviewing ongoing cooperation initiatives in the maritime domain between the two countries and avenues of reinforcing international and regional mechanisms for comprehensive maritime security.

Khanh Hoa's Strict Patrols to Control Illegal Fishing in Key Coastal Areas
From January to the end of May 2023, the Fisheries Control Force (Fisheries Sub-Department) in Khanh Hoa conducted 90 patrols and control activities in many coastal areas like Nha Trang and Cam Ranh.

Truong Sa Archipelago in Hearts of Overseas Vietnamese
In 10 journeys to bring overseas Vietnamese back to their homeland, many young Vietnamese set foot on Truong Sa (Spratly). This place aroused in them a strong love for their homeland.

Association of Viet Students and Professionals in US: Towards Homeland's Seas and Islands
Le Tu My Lien, Association of Vietnamese Students and Professionals in the US discussed with the Vietnam Times about the youth and dynamism of the Vietnamese student community in the US as well as activities towards the homeland's seas and islands

Truong Sa Archipelago: Rendezvous of Overseas Vietnamese
Nearly 50 overseas Vietnamese living in 22 countries are on the same ship, set foot on the sacred but also the most remote territory: Truong Sa (Spratly). The trip to the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands and DK1 rig from April 18-23 is the most memorable trip in their life.

Vietnam's Naval Soldiers Guard National Seas and Islands
In the Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands of the Fatherland, naval soldiers in their twenties are guarding day and night to protect the sovereignty of the islands.

Thai Binh Border Guard Supports Fishermen at Sea
For many years, the Border Guard of Thai Binh province has always been the main force accompanying fishermen at sea; mobilizing them to carry out fishing activities in accordance with the law, to maintain sovereignty over Vietnam's seas and islands.

Hai Phong: First National Sea, Island Folk Culture Festival on The Horizon
The first Vietnam Sea and Island Folklore Festival and the 2023 Do Son Festival will take place in the northern port city of Hai Phong from April 28-29, featuring a wide range of cultural and sports activities.

Overseas Vietnamese Visit Truong Sa Island District, DK1 Platform
More than 47 overseas Vietnamese (OVs) from 22 countries worldwide visited residents and soldiers in Truong Sa island district and DK1 Platform from April 18-23.

Vietnamese Naval Service's Delegation Visits Officers, Soldiers on DK1 Righouse
The official delegation led by Deputy Chief of the Staff of the Vietnam People's Navy Rear Admiral Tran Ngoc Quyet completed a successful visit to Truong Sa island district (Khanh Hoa) and the DK1 righouse of the Third Mission on the fishing boat KN491 with many meaningful activities to strengthen the relationship between the People's Naval Service and the local people.

Free Heart Check-up for Over 1,500 Children in Phu Quy Island District
More than 1.500 children on the island district of Phu Quy in the central province of Binh Thuan, have received free heart check-up.

Truong Sa Club Prepared to be Established in Netherlands
Vietnamese expatriates in in the Netherlands is preparing to establish a Truong Sa Club.

English Training Course Launched for Coast Guard Officers
On April 4, in Phu Quoc city, the Command of the Coast Guard Region 4 opened an English language training course for officers.

French Frigate Prairial Visits Hai Phong City
This visit of the French frigate Prairial aims to further cooperation between the two navies and cultural exchanges between both countries.

US Pledges to Assist Vietnam Improve Maritime Capacity
Representatives of the US side reaffirmed their commitments to continue assisting Vietnam in improving its maritime capacity, law enforcement and identification of remains of Vietnamese soldiers through training and equipment transfer.