Seas and islands
Coast Guard Region 2 Command Hosts Philippine Coast Counterpart
Earlier this week, in Nui Thanh, a delegation of the Philippine Coast Guard visited and exchanged with officers and soldiers of the Coast Guard Region 2 Command.
Seas and islands
Vietnam - Thailand Navy: Coordination to Well Address Problems at Sea
From April 2 to 6, the H.T.M.S NARRESUAN (FFG-421), along with a delegation from the Royal Thai Navy Region 1, headed by Vice Admiral Arpa Chapanont, Commander of Region 1, visited and collaborated with Vietnam's Navy Region 5 Command in Phu Quoc City, Kien Giang Province.
Seas and islands
Honoring the Fallen: Incense Offering for the 37th Anniversary of Gac Ma
On the morning of March 13, the Khanh Hoa Provincial Labor Confederation, in collaboration with various civic organizations, held an incense offering ceremony in remembrance of 64 naval officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the Gac Ma event of 1988.
Patriots Send Tet Love to Vietnamese Islands
Seas and islands
On December 31, the Command of Naval Region 2 held a meeting with a working delegation and journalists who will visit and extend New Year greetings to the DK1 rig house, on-duty ships, and civilian government agencies in Con Dao District on the occasion of the Lunar New Year of 2025 (Year of the Snake).
January 08, 2025 | 10:14
Enhanced Surveillance in Binh Thuan to Combat IUU Fishing
Seas and islands
As part of Vietnam’s broader strategy to combat IUU fishing, Binh Thuan is implementing rigorous policies, enhancing enforcement, and supporting local fishermen to promote sustainable and legal fishing practices.
December 30, 2024 | 22:14
China and Vietnam Carry Out Fourth Joint Patrol in Northern Gulf of Tonkin
Seas and islands
On December 24, the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) and its Chinese counterpart conducted their fourth joint patrol in the northern waters of the Gulf of Tonkin, off the coasts of Mong Cai city in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam, and Dongxing city in Guangxi province, China.
December 25, 2024 | 12:15
Vietnam Celebrates 30th Anniversary of UNCLOS
Seas and islands
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.
December 10, 2024 | 23:04
Naval Region 5 Actively Participates in “Phu Quoc Environment Day”
Seas and islands
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.
December 09, 2024 | 23:05
IFRC supports the construction of new fishing boats for Quang Nam fishermen
Seas and islands
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.
November 28, 2024 | 17:48
Vietnam, Thailand Cooperate in Combating Drug Trafficking
Seas and islands
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.
November 26, 2024 | 16:39
UN Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: 20-Year Journey Towards Sustainable Oceans
Seas and islands
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.
November 19, 2024 | 14:21
Organizations to Train Sea Turtle Rescue Skills for Fishermen
Seas and islands
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".
November 19, 2024 | 11:01
UNCLOS: Timeless Framework for Ocean Governance
Seas and islands
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.
November 17, 2024 | 15:06
UN Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction: New Milestone of International Law
Seas and islands
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.
November 15, 2024 | 11:50
Naval Region 3 Coordinates in Propaganda and Career Guidance for Youth
Seas and islands
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.
November 10, 2024 | 10:08
Naval Region 3 Focuses on Nurturing new Party members
Seas and islands
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.
November 07, 2024 | 13:07
Vietnam Cracks Down on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing
Seas and islands
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.
November 06, 2024 | 17:22
Maps, Documents on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa on Display in Dak Lak
Seas and islands
Dak Lak's people have the opportunity to better understand the sovereignty of 'Vietnam's Hoang Sa and Truong Sa' with the mobile exhibition.
November 05, 2024 | 22:47
Conference Sharing Insights into Vietnam's Sea and Island
Seas and islands
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.
November 03, 2024 | 08:19
Political Will: Crucial for a South China Sea Code of Conduct
Seas and islands
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.
October 28, 2024 | 13:14
International Scientific Conference on the South China Sea Opens in Quang Ninh
Seas and islands
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.
October 26, 2024 | 14:15
Vietnam Chairs Working Luncheon of UNCLOS Group of Friends Founding Countries
Seas and islands
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.
October 26, 2024 | 14:13
Quang Nam Hosts Exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa
Seas and islands
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" .
October 17, 2024 | 13:57
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