Seas and islands
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.
Seas and islands
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.
Seas and islands
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.
Overseas Vietnamese Donate USD 63,500 to Green Truong Sa
Overseas Vietnamese donated USD 63,500 for the “Greening Truong Sa” program.
Brigade 162 - A Bright Spot of Vietnam's Diplomacy in National Defense
Brigade 162 (Naval Region 4) is known as the "Steel Brigade." This is not only the main marine force in the key the South Central region, the Spratly Islands, and the southern continental shelf of the Fatherland, but also carries out the tasks of international integration and defense diplomacy by actively joining international multilateral activities, friendly visits, to enhance the position and prestige of the Vietnam Navy.
Commemoration Ceremony for 64 Soldiers who Fell while Protecting Gac Ma Island
On their trip to visit the soldiers and people in Truong Sa island district, Khanh Hoa province for the coming Tet, Ship 571 Working Group held a memorial ceremony for officers and soldiers who died while protecting Gac Ma island.
Bringing Tet to Truong Sa Soldiers, Islanders
Every year, when the lunar New Year (Tet) festival draws near, the Vietnam People’s Navy dispatches a special trip for reporters bringing heartwarming gifts from the mainland to Truong Sa soldiers and islanders and making reports about their life.
Strengthening Propaganda Work on National Seas and Islands
Propaganda work on national seas and islands needs to ensure continuity. It has an important meaning in raising people's awareness and love for the sea and islands and encouraging the forces that are firmly protecting the Fatherland's sea and island sovereignty.
Submarine Cables in East Sea: Reactions of Southeast Asian Countries (Part 2)
Undersea cables have become a new strategic competition front between the US and China, with profound consequences for Vietnam's security and development, especially in the era of digital transformation and Industry 4.0.
Submarine Cables in East Sea: Reactions of Southeast Asian Countries (Part 1)
Currently, about 486 undersea fiber optic cable lines carry from 97%-99% of international Internet traffic (only the remaining 3% is backed up via satellite). Therefore, undersea cables have become a new strategic competition front between the US and China, with profound implications for Vietnam's security and development, especially in the era of digital transformation and Industry 4.0.
Vietnam's Third Regional Naval Command Rescues Fishing Vessel in Quang Ngai
The fishing vessel whose engine broke down at sea was successfully approached by ship 375 of Command and towed ashore in tough weather conditions.
Propaganda and Communication on the Sea and Islands in 2023
In 2023, the People's Navy held many activities with diverse forms and practical content to contribute to providing information and ideological orientation for officers, soldiers, and people from all walks of life about the sea situation. Through propaganda work, it has contributed to fostering and cultivating trust in the sea, islands, and the Navy.
Dak Lak Exhibits Photos, Films, Models of Truong Sa Archipelago
The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak introduces 97 photos, 5 films, and 21 models of Truong Sa archipelago in an exhibition titled "Truong Sa - Where the waves begin."
Vietnam Maritime Rescue Force Supports Fishermen At Sea
The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (Vietnam MRCC), home of the orange-shirted soldiers, carries the mission of protecting fishermen at sea and international vessels sailing through Vietnamese waters.
Vietnam’s Efforts For Peace, Stability And Development in the East Sea
Currently, the East Sea (South China Sea) region is one of the seas where sovereignty disputes over islands, archipelagos, and jurisdiction over overlapping sea areas are taking place in many forms.
Supporting Sea Border Villagers with "Zero VND Store"
The "Zero VND Store for the Impoverished" model was recently implemented by Lai Hoa Border Guard Station (Soc Trang Provincial Border Guard) to support households in particularly difficult circumstances in the locality, contributing to further connecting the military and people.
