Vietnam's Maritime Sovereignty

25/07/2019

China’s irrational, perverse ambition in the East Sea

(VOVWORLD) - Chinese geological survey vessel group Haiyang Dizhi 8 has recently violated Vietnam’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf in the south of the East Sea. The water fully belongs to Vietnam in accordance with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), to which both Vietnam and China are members. China’s move seriously violates Vietnam’s sovereign right and jurisdiction right and runs counter to international law.

20/07/2019

Vietnam demands China to end violations in waters

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam has demanded China to immediately end violations and withdraw all vessels from her waters, respect her sovereign right and jurisdiction, for the sake of the bilateral relations and for peace and stability in the region, said Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang on July 19.

17/07/2019

Vietnam resolved to fight violations of its sea areas: spokesperson

(VOVWORLD) - Foreign Ministry spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang has reaffirmed Vietnam’s determination to peacefully struggle against violations of its sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction over its sea areas.

27/06/2019

Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa archipelago asserted

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam asserts its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago and is working to protect its sovereignty through peaceful diplomatic and legal measures, said Truong Quang Nghia, Secretary of Da Nang city’s Party Committee at a meeting with 1,000 voters on Wednesday.

12/04/2019

Art exhibition on national sea, islands held in Hue

(VOVWORLD) - More than 200 photos depicting the natural beauty of Vietnam’s sea and islands are on display at Ngo Mon Square in the central city of Hue.

03/04/2019

Photo exhibition highlights Vietnam’s sea and islands

(VOVWORLD) - The 223 best photos submitted to a photo contest called ‘The homeland’s sea and islands’ are on display at the Hoa Lu Culture-Historical Relics Center in Ninh Binh province.

01/12/2017

International cooperation strengthened for East Sea peace, stability

(VOVWORLD) - An international conference in Ho Chi Minh City has called for comprehensive, lasting, and sustainable solutions and trust building to turn the East Sea into an area of peace, stability, and development. VOV correspondent Huy Son reports on the outcomes of the 9th international conference on the East Sea.

22/07/2017

Exhibition affirms Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa

(VOVWORLD) -Artifacts confirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes are on display at an exhibition which opened in Hue city on Friday.

02/06/2017

Localities respond to Vietnam Sea and Islands Week 2017

(VOVWORLD) - A meeting to mark World Oceans Day (June 8) and a mobile exhibit of historical and legal evidence affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes were organized in Quang Tri province on Thursday, part of activities for Vietnam Sea and Island Week 2017.

13/05/2017

Naval Region 2 Command’s exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa archipelagoes

(VOVWORLD) - An exhibition showcasing historical documents confirming “Hoang Sa and Truong Sa belong to Vietnam” were opened on Friday in Nhon Trach district, Dong Nai province, by the Naval Region 2 Command and the Ministry of Information and Communication.