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.
18:43, 2023/03/23
Hanoi patriots recount memories of captivity
The sons of Hanoi held their heads high and persevered in the cause of national liberation in the face of brutality and harassment.
16:28, 2022/12/08
Vietnam holds 1st International Arms Expo
Vietnam said the expo helps it diversify defense equipment procurement sources to serve missions to protect the people and the nation amid security threats.
22:33, 2022/11/17
“Dien Bien Phu in the air” – the depiction of faith and resolution to victory
The victory inspired the Vietnamese to achieve complete independence and unification.
20:38, 2022/11/10
Militia competition 2022 opens in Hanoi
The two-day event will select outstanding individuals and organizations for further training in the army.
18:12, 2022/08/27
World Meteorological Organization removes Nine-dash line after Vietnam’s protest
The United Nations’ specialized agency removed Beijing’s so-called map shortly after flows of protests made by Vietnamese officials and netizens, including many from Hanoi.
14:52, 2022/08/03
Vietnam calls for restraint on Taiwan Strait
Hanoi said Vietnam adheres firmly to the “One-China Principle.”
21:37, 2022/07/13
Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group operates in South China Sea
The carrier strike group is executing flight operations with fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, maritime strike exercises, and coordinated tactical training with surface and air units while in the region.
16:38, 2022/06/26
India naval ships visit Vietnam
During Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Hanoi from June 8 to 10, Vietnam and India released a joint vision statement on defense cooperation towards 2030.
21:31, 2022/06/23
Vietnam protests China military exercises in South China Sea
Vietnam demanded China stop recurrence.
09:52, 2022/06/22
US naval ship arrives in Vietnam for largest humanitarian mission in Indo-Pacific
Vietnam is the first stop in the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance mission in the Indo-Pacific.
18:22, 2022/06/15
UNCLOS – Constitution for the Ocean: Group of Friends
UNCLOS provides an effective framework for the governance of the oceans and its resources.
16:56, 2022/05/09
Vietnam can overlook China fishing ban in South China Sea: Prof. Thayer
The Professor said China has violated Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Paracel Islands and Exclusive Economic Zone, including the Gulf of Tonkin.
10:50, 2022/04/30
China unilateral fishing ban in South China Sea violates Vietnam waters, Hanoi says
Hanoi demanded Beijing to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over the waters partly covered by the illegal three-month ban.
18:12, 2022/04/07
China’s militarization in South China Sea concerns related countries, Hanoi says
China is said to fully militarized three of Vietnam’s isles in the resource-rich sea.
14:37, 2022/03/12
Vietnam demands Taiwan stop military drills in Spratlys
Taiwan is threatening peace, maritime stability, safety and security, causing tension, and complicating the situation in the East Sea (referring to the South China Sea).
11:49, 2022/03/10
Vietnamese navy boosts cooperation
The vessels of the Vietnamese Navy will conduct patrolling and convoy escorting and protect maritime exclusive economic zones.
22:07, 2022/03/07
Vietnam demands China stay away from its EEZ
Vietnam said part of the drill area is well within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone.
19:43, 2022/03/03
French warship visits Vietnam
This stopover highlights the France-Vietnam cooperation and demonstrates France’s attachment to freedom of navigation and overflight at sea.
20:07, 2022/02/24
Japan training ships visit Vietnam
Back in 2007, the two sides agreed in the Joint Statement that they would exchange high-ranking visits and port calls.
16:59, 2022/02/14
US new Indo-Pacific Strategy emphasizes joint strengths
Washington affirmed its long-term position and commitment to the Indo-Pacific, focusing on every corner of the region, regarding Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Oceania.