The Naval Region 4 Command recently held a ceremony at Cam Ranh Port (Khanh Hoa province) to see off a delegation to visit and send New Year wishes to officers, soldiers, and people on the islands of Truong Sa (Spratly) district.
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.
An exhibition displaying photos of Truong Sa (Spratly) was opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2 to mark 60 years of the Vietnam People's Navy's first victory (August 5, 1964 - 2024).
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.
In addition to boasting famous attractions such as Mount Thoi Loi, Hang Cau Cave, Bai Sau Beach, Hang Pagoda, and Duc Pagoda, Ly Son has also gained a new highlight: streets shaded by “bang vuong” or square-fruit Malabar Almond trees.
An annual ceremony commemorating sailors of the historic Hoang Sa (Paracel) flotilla took place in the communal house of An Vinh village, Ly Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, on April 24.
The Union of Vietnam Students in France (UEVF) recently held a charity fair at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Paris to raise fund for residents and soldiers on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly).
36 years have passed since the heroic battle to safeguard the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago (March 14, 1988-2024), and the courageous sacrifice of 64 Vietnamese navy soldiers in the Gac Ma Battle will forever be remembered in the hearts of Vietnamese people. The event was also a reminder for generations to firmly safeguard the national sovereignty over seas and islands.
Bang Vuong, or the square-fruit Malabar Almond tree, is not only a distinctive plant of the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago but also a symbol of the resilience and vigorous spirit of the Vietnamese Navy soldiers.
As they overcome challenges and difficulties, letters from the mainland are happily received by soldiers stationed in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago. The simple letters carry sentiments of love from family, ordinary people, and especially from students around the country, bringing the warmth of the mainland to Truong Sa.
Anyone who has visited An Bang, an island in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, will undoubtedly never forget the waves coming from various directions around the island. What makes the waves of An Bang special is the extraordinary experience they offer to those on boats approaching or leaving the island.
The Naval Region 2 High Command has sent a delegation to visit officers and soldiers on duty on DK1 platforms on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year, or Tet, holiday.
A naval vessel under Navy Region 4 on September 14 completed towing a fishing boat with an engine failure to Song Tu Tay (Southwest Cay) island in Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, the central province Khanh Hoa province.
The first photo exhibition on Hoang Sa (Paracels) and Truong Sa (Spratlys) in the central province of Quang Ngai opened in the central park of Quang Ngai city on August 19.
With the nature of their profession, journalists have set foot in various regions, but for many, the journey to Truong Sa (Spratly) is a great source of pride and a lifetime experience.
On Truong Sa (Spratly) island district in the south central province of Khanh Hoa, material-technical and socio-economic infrastructure have been built in a spacious and modern manner, creating an improved living and working environment for local officers, soldiers, and people.
The lives of soldiers and islanders in Truong Sa island district in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa have changed a lot thanks to solar panels and wind turbines.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Denmark Luong Thanh Nghi engaged in exchanges on June 25 and 26 with a delegation of 20 overseas Vietnamese (OV) who participated in trips to Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago and the DK1 marine platform in 2019 and previous years.
