Growing vegetables against all odds on the Spratly Islands

On the Spratly’s, there are two seasons a year – the dry season from January to May and the rainy season for the rest of the year. Growing vegetables on submerged coral islands depends heavily on the weather.

Seaman treated after diving problems Two seamen having accidents while working on the seas off the Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago in the central province of Khánh Hòa received intime treatment at the Military Hospital 175.

We will never forget their heroic sacrifice

A Việt Nam News reporter attends two ceremonies commemorating naval soldiers who fell while defending Việt Nam’s maritime sovereignty and continental shelf.

VN prepares for non-permanent UNSC seat: spokeswoman Việt Nam is making meticulous preparations and drawing on the experiences of countries, UN agencies and international research organisations to prepare for participation in the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the 2020-2021 term, spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lê Thị Thu Hằng said at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hà Nội yesterday.

Việt Nam asks China to respect its sovereignty over Hoàng Sa, Trường Sa archipelagos Việt Nam has sufficient legal foundation and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) and Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelagos in accordance with international law.

Buddhist destinations in Vietnam

Buddhism first came to Việt Nam more than 2,000 years ago. It has been widely developed and practised by millions of local people over the years. There are more than 14,000 pagodas, which account for more than 30 per cent of the total number of relics in Việt Nam.

Việt Nam respects right to freedom of religion and belief: FM spokesperson The State of Việt Nam has been consistent in its policy of respecting and guaranteeing the right to freedom of all citizens to follow or not to follow any religion and belief, the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Lê Thị Thu Hằng affirmed at the ministry’s regular press conference in Hà Nội on Thursday.

Việt Nam objects to China’s fishing ban in East Sea Việt Nam opposed and resolutely rejected China’s unilateral decision to ban fishing in the East Sea, covering Việt Nam’s waters, from May 1 to August 16, 2019, said Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng.

Marine spatial planning urgently needed to protect aquatic resources

Socio-economic development activities and climate change impact are having an adverse effect on marine economic development, Ngô Tùng Lâm of the HCM City University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) said at a seminar held in HCM City last Friday (March 29).

China’s activities in Hoàng Sa violate Việt Nam’s sovereignty: spokeswoman

Việt Nam has once again demanded China respect its sovereignty over the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) and Trường Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes in response to China’s live-fire drills and construction plans in Hoàng Sa.