Seas and islands
Lam Dong Steps Up IUU Fight, Aims for Sustainable Fisheries
With a range of synchronized and decisive measures, Lam Dong province is focusing on implementing efforts to prevent and combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Seas and islands
Ha Tinh Tightens Fight Against Illegal Fishing, Aims to Lift IUU Yellow Card
The Chairman of the Ha Tinh Provincial People’s Committee has issued an official telegram to continue focusing on tasks to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the province, in order to strictly implement Official Dispatch No. 03/CD-TTg dated January 13, 2026 of the Prime Minister and related directives from central and provincial authorities.
Seas and islands
Combating IUU Fishing: Sustainable Path for Ha Tinh Province’s Fishery Sector
Identifying the fight against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing as a central and consistent political task, Ha Tinh province has been implementing a synchronized range of drastic and substantive solutions. As the result, the province is step-by-step building a sustainable and responsible fishery sector, ensuring long-term livelihoods for fishermen while meeting the rigorous demands of international integration.
10th Ocean Dialogue Dicusses Offshore Renewable Energy Potential
Vietnam and other coastal countries in the region have both opportunities and challenges in developing offshore renewable energy, according to the 10th Ocean Dialogue held in Khanh Hoa province on Thursday.
Overseas Vietnamese Commemorate Gac Ma Fallen Soldiers
March 14 exactly 35 years ago, 64 soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Navy laid down their lives defending national sovereignty in Truong Sa.
Kien Giang Fishermen Strictly Follow IUU Combat Drive
The local fishermen at the fishing port of Nam Du commune (Kien Hai district, Kien Giang province), on March 13, signed a commitment not to violate llegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing fishing regulations. This is an activity organized by the Command Minister of Coast Guard Region 4 in collaboration with the Propaganda Department of the Kien Giang Provincial Party Committee.
Coast Guard Ramps up Communications Work to Combat IUU Fishing
Vietnam's localities fights IUU fishing with strong determination
Da Nang Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldiers in Gac Ma Battle
War veterans and residents commemorates of naval soldiers who sacrificed their lives while safeguarding Gac Ma Reef in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago 35 years ago.
Fishermen Aided by Naval Ship after Accidents at Sea
Two fishermen from Ba Ria-Vung Tau province were crushed by anchor lines and nets while fishing at sea. Both were promptly aided by Naval Region 2 ship.
Vietnam Puts Forward Initiatives for Marine Biological Diversity
The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Conference on an international legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction concluded in New York on March 5, with participants reaching an agreement on the instrument.
Vietnam Contributes to Perfecting UNCLOS 1982
From 1977 to now, Vietnam remains consistent and steadfast in negotiations to reach agreements in accordance with the law and international practice of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982). Vietnam applies the principle of equity to achieve a just solution.
Vietnam, Japan Conduct Search, Rescue Drills at Sea
A delegation of Settsu patrol ship and Japan Coast Guard led by its Deputy Commander Maj. Gen Nagai Nobukazu visited and had an exchange with officers of the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 2 stationed in Nui Thanh district, the central province of Quang Nam.
South China Sea: Inside the 'Subsurface Waves'
Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs made an overall assessment when reviewing the situation in the South China Sea in the past year.
Bringing Tet to the Spratly Archipelago
There are less than two weeks until the Lunar New Year 2023. The officers and soldiers of Region 4 of the Navy are busy preparing ships and personnel to bring Tet goods to the army and people on the islands of the Spratly archipelago (Truong Sa).
More Room to Develop Vietnamese Shipping Fleet
Vietnam’s merchant fleet ranks third among ASEAN nations and 22nd in the world.
Bringing Early Tet Gifts to Truong Sa Archipelago's Da Nam Island
As Tet approaches, Vietnamese people throughout the country return home for family reunions. Meanwhile, officers and soldiers at islands of Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago have been on duty during this traditional Lunar New Year. The naval forces of the Vietnam People's Navy often carry out annual visits and offer Tet gifts to officers and soldiers on duty.
Vietnam to Deepen Cooperative Relations with Indonesian, Cambodian Coast Guards
Within the framework of the "Vietnam Coast Guard and friends” exchange, the Vietnamese Coast Guard and Indonesian Coast Guard (Bakamla) and the National Committee for Maritime Security of Cambodia had bilateral meetings.
Vietnamese Coast Guard Boosts Cooperation with Other Countries
Vietnam Coast Guard exchanges with other countries
'Vietnam Coast Guard and Friends' Exchange to be Held for The First Time
The first “Vietnam Coast Guard and friends” exchange will take place in December with the participation of National Committee for Maritime Security of Cambodia, Coast Guard Department of China, Indonesian Maritime Security Agency, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, the Coast Guard of the Philippines, and Thailand Maritime Enforcement Coordinating Center.
Indian Naval Fleet Pays Friendship Visit to Ho Chi Minh City
At noon on November 30, the Indian Navy fleet consisted of the multi-role stealth frigate INS Shivalik and corvette INS Kamorta docked at Nha Rong port, starting a 3-day friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City.
International Law and Peaceful Resolution of Disputes in the South China Sea Contribute to Global Peace
On November 18, the Asia-Africa Institute of the German University of Hamburg organized an international conference on Indo-Pacific strategies and the South China Sea issue.
South China Sea Plays an Important Role in Global Peace and Prosperity
At the 14th South China Sea International Conference on November 16-17 in Da Nang, many scholars and guests agreed that South China Sea plays an important role in global peace and prosperity.
Vietnam Provides Timely Support to Foreign Seafarers
The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center in Da Nang has continuously rescued many foreign seafarers who experienced labor accidents on the high sea.
