Vietnam resolutely opposes and demands Taiwan to cancel illegal live-fire drill
12/03/2022 01:22
Vietnam resolutely opposes and demands Taiwan to cancel its live-fire exercises in the waters around Ba Binh island belonging to Vietnam's Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and not to repeat similar actions in the future, spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said on March 11.
China requested to respect Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, continental shelf
08/03/2022 09:10
Vietnam requests China to respect and not violate Vietnam's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, and not take actions to complicate the situation, thus contributing to maintaining peace, security and stability in the East Sea, stated Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on March 7.
Truong Sa clinics save fishermen with health problems at sea
28/02/2022 00:32
Clinics in the island district of Truong Sa, the central province of Khanh Hoa, recently saved two fishermen encountering health problems while working at sea.
President Ho Chi Minh's memorial site on Co To Island recognised as special national relic
21/01/2022 16:56
President Ho Chi Minh's memorial site on Co To Island District, Quang Ninh Province, has just been ranked a special national relic.
Art performance supports Spartly Islands
16/01/2022 10:05
(CPV) – On January 15, the Party Central Committee Commission on Popularization and Education directed the Communist Party of Vietnam Online Newspaper in collaboration with the Navy High Command and relevant agencies to organize a special art performance to support the Spratly Islands.
Contest to collect and study postage stamps on Vietnam’s sea and islands launched
31/12/2021 15:12
The Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organisation Central Council has coordinated with the Vietnam Post and the Vietnam Philatelic Association to launch a contest to collect and study postage stamps on Vietnam’s sea and islands for children aged 8-15.
Order in East Sea should be built on basis of 1982 UNCLOS: int’l conference
20/11/2021 10:38
Experts at the 13th South China Sea International Conference on November 19 shared the view on the significance of building order in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) based on international law, especially the 1982 United Nations on the Law of the Sea (1982 UNCLOS).
Australia, France oppose actions increasing tensions in East Sea
02/09/2021 22:33
Australia and France ministers have voiced serious concerns about the situation in the East Sea and called for all disputes to be resolved in a peaceful manner in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
PM’s speech at UNSC debate on maritime security draws Czech scholars’ attention
12/08/2021 16:45
Czech experts on August 11 appreciated the speech that Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had delivered at the virtual UNSC High-level Open Debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation” two days ago.
PM: Maritime security issue needs global solution
10/08/2021 09:29
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh raised proposals to effectively tackle challenges to maritime security while addressing the high-level open debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation” of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), held virtually on August 9.
Illegal exploration, survey activities in Hoang Sa violate Vietnam’s sovereignty: Spokeswoman
09/07/2021 09:35
Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has reaffirmed Vietnam’s sovereignty and legitimate rights over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes.
Vietnam demands relevant parties not complicate East Sea situation
25/06/2021 10:42
Spokeswoman of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang on June 24 emphasised Vietnam’s demand for the relevant parties to not take any action that further complicates the situation in the East Sea, but contribute to the maintenance of peace and stability in the waters.
Vietnam requests Taiwan (China) to stop illegal drills on Truong Sa’s Ba Binh island
11/06/2021 16:11
Vietnam resolutely opposes to and requests Taiwan (China) to stop live-fire drills in the waters around Ba Binh island of Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and not to repeat the action in the future, spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Vietnam resolutely protests all violations of its sovereignty over Truong Sa archipelago
11/06/2021 09:46
Vietnam resolutely protests all violations of its sovereignty over Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang stated at the ministry’s regular press conference held online on June 10.
Vietnam requests concerned parties to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty
28/05/2021 10:29
Vietnam requests parties concerned to respect its sovereignty and international law and abide by the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang has said.
Vietnam demands China end violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty in East Sea
26/03/2021 10:56
China must end its violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty in the East Sea, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said in response to a reporter’s question about Vietnam’s position regarding Chinese ships operating at the Bai Ba Dau (Whitsun Reef) in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.
Vietnam urges countries to actively contribute to maintaining peace, stability in East Sea
26/02/2021 15:10
Vietnam wishes that countries continue to actively contribute to maintaining peace and stability on the basis of international law in the East Sea, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang said on February 25.
Fishermen in Soc Trang presented national flags, Uncle Ho's portraits
26/01/2021 17:57
Border guards in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang recently presented 300 national flags, 100 portraits of President Ho Chi Minh and 60 life jackets to fishermen in Tran De border district.
2,000 national flags presented to fishermen in Thanh Hoa province
23/07/2020 18:34
The Ministry of Information and Communications in collaboration with the Thanh Hoa provincial People's Committee on July 22nd held a ceremony to launch and parade vehicles to promote a contest on communicating the sovereignty and sustainable development of Vietnam’s sea and islands in the Red River Delta region and neighboring provinces.
Photo exhibition on Vietnam’s sea and islands of Russian photographer
23/07/2020 10:27
A photo exhibition themed “Travelling Vietnam through photos” was launched in Moscow, Russia on July 21st to introduce culture and coastal life to Russian audience through the lens of female Russian photographer Vera Mazhirina.
HCM City funds construction of medical station in Truong Sa archipelago
30/04/2020 12:04
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on April 29 handed over 30 billion VND (1.27 million USD) in donations from local people and soldiers to help build a medical station on Nam Yet Island in Truong Sa archipelago.
China’s actions in East Sea contrary to UNCLOS 1982: experts
29/04/2020 10:25
China’s maritime claims and recent actions in the East Sea ran counter to the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982 (UNCLOS 1982), according to an expert on the East Sea issue.
Spratly Islands today
28/04/2020 18:12
Since its liberation on April 29th, 1975, thanks to the investment of the Party, State, the Ministry of National Defence, the joint hands of ministries, sectors, central and local agencies, businesses, people nationwide and overseas Vietnamese, together with the armed soldiers’ and islanders’ spirit, Spratly Islands in the central province of Khanh Hoa have seen remarkable positive changes.
Experts: China’s acts in East Sea increase regional tensions
25/04/2020 13:42
Dr. Le Hong Hiep from the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore has said China’s recent acts in the East Sea has made the regional situation more tense and uncertain, thus hindering negotiations on a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
Russian experts hail Vietnam’s actions on East Sea issue
15/04/2020 17:01
Vietnam has taken correct and timely action on the East Sea issue by sending a diplomatic note to the UN Secretary General to oppose China's claim over the East Sea and assert Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos, according to Russian international law researchers and experts.
Vietnam asks China to respect its sovereignty
26/03/2020 21:08
Vietnam requests China to respect its sovereignty and take no actions that escalate tensions and complicate the situation, affecting peace and stability in the East Sea and the region, as well as efforts of countries in negotiations of a Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC), spokesperson of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said.
Spokesperson answers query on Chinese ships’ exit from Vietnamese waters
26/10/2019 11:54
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on October 25th once again stressed Vietnam’s request for relevant parties not to repeat violations of the country’s waters while answering reporters’ question regarding a group of Chinese ships’ withdrawal from Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone and continental shelf.
Seminar popularizes Vietnam’s legal rights and interests in the East Sea
14/10/2019 11:35
(CPV) – The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Online Newspaper on October 14th held a seminar with the theme “Vietnam’s legal rights and interests in the East Sea in accordance with international law”.
Int’l maritime law expert condemns China’s unilateral acts in East Sea
10/10/2019 15:36
China's sovereignty claims over most of the areas in the East Sea are invalid in legality and its unilateral actions in the sea are illegitimate, a Belgian expert of international maritime law has said.
Hanoi flag tower at Ca Mau cape to be inaugurated early December
03/10/2019 16:54
The inauguration ceremony of the Hanoi flag tower at Ca Mau cape is scheduled to take place in the framework of Ca Mau Cape Tourism and Culture Week from December 10th to 15th in Ca Mau city and Ngoc Hien district, Ca Mau province.