UN Chief expresses concern over East Sea disputes
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has reiterated his agency’s willingness to support the promotion of dispute resolution...
Hoang Sa is Vietnam’s traditional fishing grounds: FM spokesman
Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago is an integral territory of Vietnam and its waters have long been the traditional fishing grounds of Vietnamese fishermen, affirmed Vietnamese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesman Le Hai Binh.
Vietnam decries China’s fishing ban in East Sea
Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Hai Binh has voiced strong protest over China’s announcement of a fishing ban in the East Sea,
US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations’ hearing on East Sea
Senior officials in charge of East Asia and Pacific of the US Department of State and Department of Defense held a hearing on May 13 to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on the East Sea issue.
Vietnam starts works to upgrade clinic in Truong Sa (Spratlys)
Works to upgrade Truong Sa (Spratly) Town Clinic in Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago in the East Vietnam Sea has been initiated recently.
Vietnam-China co-operation in Tonkin Gulf revisited
Vietnamese and Chinese scholars gathered at a seminar in the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 11 to discuss measures to improve the Vietnam-China co-operation in the Gulf of Tonkin
China urged to stop sovereignty violation in East Sea
Vietnam has sufficient legal basis and historical evidence affirming its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the East Sea in line with international law.
Ca Mau approves nearly VND1.7 trillion to upgrade sea dykes
The southern province of Ca Mau has approved a plan worth VND1.7 trillion (US$78.2 million) to upgrade the sea dykes along its west coast.
ASEAN Summit issues statement on East Sea issue
The 26th ASEAN Summit on April 27 issued the Chairman’s Statement dealing with global and regional issues, including the East Sea issue.
Vietnam opposes Chinese reef expansion in Truong Sa
All construction and upgrade activities by foreign countries on islands and reefs belonging to Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos
“Islands, the country and naval soldiers” contest
Responding to the contest “Islands, the country and naval soldiers” launched by Central Youth Union, provincial Youth Union disseminated the contest among districts, towns, city union branches.
Da Nang to teach archipelago history
The history of Da Nang and its relationship with Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago will be introduced into the curricula at secondary and high schools in the central coastal city this year, officials have announced.
Paracel forever in Da Nang’s heart
The Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago is instilled in the hearts of people who live in the central coastal city of Da Nang, particularly those who witnessed changes and development related to the archipelago.
Truong Sa islands welcome Tet
Spring has come to the Truong Sa islands and naval soldiers stationed there are stepping up preparations to welcome the traditional Lunar New Year festival away from home.
Objects on display claiming archipelagos
An exhibition on “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos: Historical and Legal evidence” was opened on January 27 in northern Hoa Binh Province










