Remembering a special moment A time to be remembered in Việt Nam is the day forces protected the Trường Sa islands from being invaded.

Spokeswoman clarifies Việt Nam’s views on trade fraud, sea-related issues The spokeswoman also addressed reports that Vietnamese fishing boats operating in the waters of Hoàng Sa (Paracel) archipelago had been driven away and had their assets and fishing tools confiscated.

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.

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.

Rescue centre saves 16 fishermen The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Centre on Wednesday declared that it had rescued 16 fishermen from on two ships that suffered mechanical problems.

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.

52 fishermen rescued off Đá Bắc Island A fishing boat with 52 crew members from central Quảng Nam Province was rescued yesterday morning 10 miles off Đá Bắc Island, part of Việt Nam’s Hoàng Sa (Paracel) Archipelago, after the ship went adrift on April 30.

Lý Sơn Island to restore giant whale skeleton The central island district of Lý Sơn, 30km off the coast of central Quảng Ngãi Province, is planning to preserve the largest whale skeleton ever found off its coast later this year.