Vietnam National Day: Insights from expats
Vietnam’s glorious history and national pride on National Day has captivated international friends in Hanoi.
18:28, 2024/08/01
Musical featuring the Spratlys to be aired
The musical shows the moving picture of the marines, who always hold their rifles firmly, ready to fulfill the mission of protecting the sacred sea and the islands of the Motherland.
17:19, 2024/07/19
Countries recognize Vietnam’s right to claim extended continental shelf in UN submission
In a note verbal to the UN Secretary-General on its extended continental shelf claim, Vietnam reiterated that it has no bearing on the maritime delimitation between the country and its neighboring states.
20:29, 2024/05/07
Dien Bien Phu Battle in memories of war veterans
Soldiers and volunteers were essential to winning the Battle of Dien Bien Phu for their resilience, toughness, and determination.
11:28, 2019/04/12
Vietnam still verifying exact whereabouts of Chinese oil rig
A Vietnamese spokesperson said Vietnam and China have the responsibilities of abiding by a bilateral agreement on maritime boundary delimitation in the Gulf of Tonkin.
15:07, 2019/04/04
Washington looks to send second aircraft carrier to Vietnam this year
Decades after the war, ties between the two countries are increasingly seen through shared concern over China’s aggressive behavior in the South China Sea.
06:18, 2019/04/04
Vietnam intensifies ties with US, India, UK amid tensions in South China Sea
Joining hands with big powers shows part of Vietnam`s efforts to defend the status quo in the disputed South China Sea.
17:17, 2019/04/01
US hands over 6 more patrol boats to Vietnam Coast Guard
This was the third handover of Metal Shark patrol boats to the Vietnamese navy.
12:39, 2019/03/30
Indian Coast Guard Ship “VIJIT” calls at Tien Sa port in Da Nang
The ship visit reflects the strong bilateral ties and growing defense and maritime cooperation between the two countries.
00:50, 2019/03/29
Latest move in South China Sea: Vietnam strongly protests China's live-fired drills
International analysts say Beijing`s latest move marks a new expansionary phase of populating remote features.
17:09, 2019/03/27
Vietnam, US look to advance maritime security ties
Maritime security is among four aspects discussed by the two countries` senior officials.
18:37, 2019/03/21
Vietnam demands China compensate sunken ship
The society urged the government to increase patrol in Vietnam’s territorial waters, mostly in Hoang Sa and Truong Sa (Spratly) islands.
11:02, 2019/03/20
Vietnam, Philippines stand side by side in South China Sea security
Given China’s aggressiveness in the sea, Vietnam and the Philippines are calling for the completion and implementation of a Code of Conduct (COC) draft in the disputed region.
12:54, 2019/03/18
World experts gather in Vietnam for South China Sea issues following recent tensions
The experts raised concerns about the recently escalating tensions in the sea which China claims the majority.
11:52, 2019/03/15
Vietnam demands China, Philippines to restrain in South China Sea
Vietnamese Spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said all parties must act responsibly while seeking peaceful solutions to maritime disputes.
09:30, 2019/03/08
Japan vessels dock at Danang port
More and more Japanese warships have visited Vietnam over the past years as part of the Vietnam-Japan multifaceted partnership .
07:08, 2019/03/08
China rams Vietnam fishing boat near Paracel Islands
The attack-and-run cases caused by Chinese vessels happen frequently within Vietnamese waters.
17:27, 2019/02/18
A look back at Vietnam war against Chinese invasion after 40 years
The number of the invading Chinese army was more than the figure of American troops at its peak during the Vietnam War (550,000) and the number of the French expeditionary force in the first Indochina war (250,000).
20:51, 2019/02/16
Vietnam reiterates respect to freedom of maritime navigation as US warships sail past Spratlys
Vietnam insists on free maritime navigation as long as other countries follow international law and maintain the peace and stability in the region.
14:38, 2019/02/13
Vietnam prepares for implementation of Law on Coast Guard
Vietnamese coast guards have the rights to shoot at ships at sea in specific cases, excepting those belong to diplomatic agencies, international organizations.
18:24, 2019/01/09
Vietnam reaffirms respect to free maritime navigation as US ship sails near Paracels
The respect is always given to the navigation in the sea by any country as long as the action is in accordance with the international laws.
13:53, 2019/01/08
The world owes Vietnam gratitude for helping Cambodia end genocide
For disinterested support in a decade, Vietnam should be judged by the way it did, a general said.
10:19, 2019/01/05
Vietnam’s involvement in fights against Pol Pot a defensive war: General
Vietnam fought back to save its civilians and Cambodians, helping to end the decade-long civil war in Cambodia.
11:58, 2019/01/04
After police force, Vietnam's military undergoes reshuffle
The military has cut down as many as 16,000 soldiers and employees.