Besides bang vuong (square-fruited Malabar Almond) tree, the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago is also home to two distinctive tree species: phong ba (Heliotropium foertherianum or sea lettuce) and bao tap (Scaevola taccada or soldierbush). These trees are known for their tenaciousness and resilience, showcasing unique beauty amidst the harsh conditions of the East Sea.
When visiting the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, one of the most striking sights is the naval soldiers on duty at the "frontline of wind and waves." Poetically referred to as the "eyes" of Truong Sa, they stand guard day and night, safeguarding sovereignty and upholding peace in the cherished islands and seas.
Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago is entering a new historical era of construction and development. The archipelago is ready to defend the Fatherland’s sovereignty over the sacred seas and islands.
Across the islands of the Truong Sa Archipelago and the DK1 oil rig, Vietnam’s national flag is not only proudly displayed atop flagpoles and sovereignty markers but also in residential areas and units and on boats and rafts on the islands, as well as on the boats of fishermen venturing to sea day and night.
During the visit to Truong Sa island district, the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, by working group No. 21 in 2024, many gifts were brought for the children living on the remote islands.
After 49 years of post-liberation construction and development (1975 - 2024), the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago in Truong Sa island district, the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, has been undergoing continuous changes. Welfare facilities such as cultural houses, schools, hospitals, and berths are either being modernised or built.
