Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has highlighted Vietnam’s substantive contributions to the global ocean agenda and its efforts to advance the implementation of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) worldwide.
The seventh Vietnam–Philippines Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Hanoi on November 26, co-chaired by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien and Philippine Undersecretary of National Defence Irineo C. Espino.
Strategically located for defence and security, Hon Khoai island features rugged mountainous terrain, fresh water sources around the island, and a diverse, rich ecosystem. Once fully developed, Hon Khoai is set to become a key connection point for the Mekong Delta economic zone, cutting transport and logistics costs, boosting local economic development, and forming a new gateway for Vietnam’s international trade.
International participants shared insights into the application of scientific and technological advances in four key areas - protecting marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction; balancing production and biodiversity in coastal aquaculture and conservation; leveraging big maritime data for spatial management and eco-tourism development; and safeguarding seabed infrastructure.
The event also featured two special sessions — an ambassadors’ lounge and a session on youth power — offering diverse perspectives on regional developments and exploring innovative ideas to safeguard peace and maintain a rules-based order in the East Sea.
The 17th international conference on the East Sea themed “Unity in Uncertainties” opened in the central coastal city of Da Nang on November 3.
The UK opposes acts of aggression or behaviours that undermine international law, stressing that maritime disputes in the East Sea must be addressed peacefully and in accordance with the 1982 UNCLOS.
Con Dao National Park has successfully relocated 1,800 turtle nests and released around 120,000 hatchlings safely back into the sea during nearly six months of the turtle nesting season.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN countries on October 26 attended the Plenary Session and the Retreat Session of the 47th ASEAN Summit chaired by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The border is not only the endpoint of one country but also the starting point of another country, serving as a bridge for cooperation and development between nations. Vietnam has stood out as a model for effectively resolving border and territorial matters in recent times.
The Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Pham Thu Hang reaffirmed that Vietnam has a solid historical and legal basis to assert its sovereignty over Truong Sa, including Thi Tu Island.
Vietnam reaffirmed its consistent policy of resolutely and persistently safeguarding its sovereignty and legitimate maritime interests, while actively promoting peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Typhoon Ragasa is likely to weaken into a tropical depression when it lands the northeastern part of North Vietnam on September 25 afternoon.
Quang Ninh’s suspension of vessel permits took effect from 10am on the date and will remain in force until the final bulletin on the storm is issued.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha, on behalf of the Prime Minister, signed an official dispatch on September 22, directing ministries, sectors, and localities to take proactive measures in response to super Typhoon Ragasa, forecast to unleash extremely powerful winds over a vast area.
As Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth tropical storm to hit the East Sea this year, is moving towards north-central coast, authorities in central provinces have activated emergency measures.
Jointly organised by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies, the event served as a Track 2 dialogue between two leading academic institutions on the East Sea. It aimed to explore innovative ideas for building trust and promoting bilateral collaboration.
As a coastal nation with strategic and economic interests closely tied to peace and security in the East Sea, Vietnam affirmed its consistent position of resolving all disputes via peaceful means in accordance with international laws, including the UNCLOS.
On August 2 and 5, 1964, the Vietnam People’s Navy, in close coordination with other forces, bravely repelled powerful warships and modern aircraft of the US, establishing the proud tradition of the Navy’s “first victory in combat.” For over 60 years, the heroic spirit and invaluable lessons from this initial triumph have remained deeply significant in the national cause of building and safeguarding the Fatherland.
Bach Long Vi is the farthest offshore island in Vietnam's Gulf of Tonkin. Standing as a symbol of resilience and permanence in open waters, the island plays a critical role in ensuring national defence and security, and economic development.
