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A vibrant spring in Truong Sa

A vibrant spring in Truong Sa

Spring has fully blossomed across the islands of Truong Sa district, Khanh Hoa province. To ensure soldiers and residents in this island district can celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) with joy and peace of mind, a variety of cultural and sports activities have been organised.

Special year-end meal in Truong Sa

Special year-end meal in Truong Sa

As the sacred moment of transitioning from the old year to the new approaches, families across the country gather around the year-end meal. However, on the remote islands, soldiers continue to take turns patrolling and guarding. To ensure that these soldiers can also enjoy the New Year’s festivities, Sinh Ton island in Truong Sa district has organised special year-end meals for the troops.

Tet wishes extended to Truong Sa soldiers, people

Tet wishes extended to Truong Sa soldiers, people

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.

Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam pursues lawful measures to exercise sovereignty over territorial waters: Spokeswoman

Vietnam resolutely and persistently pursues measures in line with international law, including 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), to exercise its sovereignty over the Truong Sa (Spratly) as well as its sovereignty, sovereign rights, jurisdiction and legitimate interests over its territorial waters, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said on November 21.

People visit the exhibition titled “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly): Historical and legal evidence”. (Photo: daklak.gov.vn)

Exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa held in Dak Lak

A mobile exhibition titled “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly): Historical and legal evidence” was opened at Le Loi Primary School in Krong Buk district, the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on October 25.

The digital exhibition entitled “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly): Historical and legal evidence” is held in Hai Xuan high school. (Photo: VNA)

Exhibitions on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa held in Nam Dinh, Ca Mau

A digital exhibition entitled “Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly): Historical and legal evidence”, and a book introduction event are being organised at Hai Xuan high school in Hai Hau district in the northern province of Nam Dinh on October 24 – 25.

"Steel shield" defending the nation's seas and islands

"Steel shield" defending the nation's seas and islands

Amidst the relentless waves, Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago stands resilient with an indomitable spirit. There, the soldiers of the People's Navy of Vietnam vigilantly guard the nation’s sacred seas and islands day and night. Prepared to fight and win, they seize every opportunity to strengthen the archipelago’s defense while advancing its economic and social development.

Beauty of iconic trees on Truong Sa archipelago

Beauty of iconic trees on Truong Sa archipelago

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.

Visitors to the Truong Sa-themed photo exhibition on the Nguyen Van Binh book street in HCM City. (Photo: VNA)

Photos of Truong Sa on display in HCM City

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).

The “eyes” of Truong Sa

The “eyes” of Truong Sa

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.

Future generation of the nation on Truong Sa

Future generation of the nation on Truong Sa

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.

Vegetable gardens on Truong Sa archipelago

Vegetable gardens on Truong Sa archipelago

Tens of meters above sea level, a lush green vegetable garden thrives on the DK1/21 platform amidst the vast East Sea. This garden includes water spinach, Malabar spinach, cucumber vines, and various herbs.

Colonel Ngo Van Thanh, Political Commissar of the Technical Department of the Navy and head of the working mission No. 21 (standing, centre), hands over presents to soldiers on DK1 Platform. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Gifts from homeland delivered to Truong Sa

During a trip to the islands and Marine Platform DK1, working mission No. 21 brought many practical gifts worth over 3 billion VND (nearly 118,000 USD) from the homeland to soldiers and residents in Truong Sa.

A delegation visits Sinh Ton Dong island. (Photo: VNA)

Sinh Ton Dong island enjoys great changes despite difficulties

Sinh Ton Dong (Sin Cowe East) island, part of Vietnam’s Truong Sa archipelago, has gone green with great improvements in all fields thanks to the attention from the Party and State as well as efforts of officers and soldiers based on the island.

Officers and soldiers in Truong Sa have strictly followed the direction of the Party and State in dealing with arising issues at sea. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Truong Sa engraved deeply in hearts of Overseas Vietnamese

A working delegation, including 68 overseas Vietnamese (OV) from 22 countries around the world, visited Truong Sa archipelago and DK1 Platform from April 24-30. The visit helped them understand the importance of the sacred national sovereignty over seas and islands as well as the sacrifice by naval officers and islanders for the protection of the national shield.