Statement of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam on the baselines for measuring the breadth of the territorial sea in the Gulf of Bac Bo
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 13:43 (GMT+7)
The baseline used to measure the breadth of Vietnam's territorial waters in the Gulf of Bac Bo is determined on the basis of the provisions of UNCLOS, in accordance with the geographical and natural features of the Gulf of Bac Bo and does not affect international treaties to which Vietnam has signed or acceded.
1st Coast Guard Region improves the effectiveness of foreign affairs in the new situation
Friday, February 07, 2025, 13:33 (GMT+7)
Grasping the policies of the Party, Central Military Commission, Defence Ministry on international integration and defence foreign affairs, 1st Coast Guard Zone has been synchronously implementing many practical, flexible and effective solutions to make these issues thorough and realistic, creating a peaceful and stable environment on the assigned waters.
Naval Region 1 harnesses political and spiritual elements in “winning the first battle” to secure maritime sovereignty
Wednesday, August 07, 2024, 11:54 (GMT+7)
Following the tradition of its predecessors who won the first battle, Naval Region 1 intensifies traditional education, fostering belief and the determination to fight and win among its troops. It vigorously trains them to master new, modern technical weaponry, refine their tactics, and enhance overall quality and combat strength to firmly safeguard the northeastern maritime regions of the Fatherland.
Vietnamese, Chinese Party leaders hold talks
Thursday, December 14, 2023, 08:00 (GMT+7)
Party General Secretary Trong emphasised that the third visit to Vietnam by General Secretary and President Xi Jinping coincides with the 15th anniversary of the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, demonstrating the Chinese leader’s special sentiment toward the long-standing friendship, and the current stature as well as the bright prospects of the bilateral relations.
Vietnam signs the agreement on conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity
Friday, October 27, 2023, 09:53 (GMT+7)
As a coastal state, Vietnam participated in the negotiation process from the beginning and was one of the first countries to sign the Agreement. This sends a strong message that Vietnam is an active and responsible member of the international community, joining hands with countries around the world to solve global problems, contributing to peace, prosperity and sustainable development.
Fighting against allegations distorting the protection of Vietnam’s sovereignty over seas and islands
Monday, May 15, 2023, 08:04 (GMT+7)
Protecting the national sovereignty over seas and islands is a sacred duty and the responsibility of the entire Party, people, army, and the whole political system. Therefore, policies and measures need to be taken synchronously, in which, it is necessary to recognise and resolutely fight against allegations and sabotage activities of hostile and reactionary forces, making the international community understand and promoting the synergy of the whole nation, thus firmly protecting the national sovereignty over seas and islands.
Vietnam, China issue joint statement
Wednesday, November 02, 2022, 14:14 (GMT+7)
Vietnam and China have issued a joint statement on continuing to promote and deepen the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership on the occasion of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s official visit to China from October 31 - November 1.
ASEAN in the context of strategic competition among major powers in Southeast Asia
Sunday, September 18, 2022, 06:56 (GMT+7)
The competition for influence among the major powers in Southeast Asia is increasingly fierce and unpredictable. Due to differences in strategic interests and relationship, many factors arise in this competition that impact Southeast Asia’s peace and stability requiring each country to come up with reasonable solutions and policies.
Vietnam strengthens ties with neighbours to raise country status
Friday, March 25, 2022, 08:37 (GMT+7)
Based on its correct assessments and forecasts of the world situation and the characteristics of international relations and integration, our Party advocates “developing Vietnam’s cooperative, friendly, traditional relations with neighbouring countries,” underlining that in the upcoming time it is necessary to deepen neighbourliness and especially bilateral ties in all fields, on all scales, and at all levels
10 notable military-defence events of the world in 2021
Thursday, January 06, 2022, 10:19 (GMT+7)
In 2021, the world situation continued to witness both negative and positive developments. COVID-19 pandemic, strategic competition, trade war, conflicts, subversion, and disputes over sovereignty and territories were extremely intense and negatively impacted on the world’s economy and social life. The following are 10 notable military-defence events selected and introduced by National Defence Journal