Military units joining an upcoming 80th National Day (September 2) parade at sea in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa have been training hard for the event.

State President Luong Cuong has urged officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People's Navy to strengthen solidarity, remain proactive, flexible, and creative, and seize opportunities to overcome challenges and excellently accomplish all assigned tasks, resolutely safeguarding national sovereignty over seas and islands.

VOV.VN - The naval forces of Vietnam and China have collaborated on a joint patrol, conduct search and rescue drills, and engage in friendly exchanges under the framework of the 9th Vietnam-China Border Defence Friendship Exchange.

The naval forces of Vietnam and Singapore joined in a friendship exchange on Sailing Ship 286-Le Quy Don on October 12, part of the Vietnamese vessel’s visit to the city state.

After learning about a Vietnamese sailor in distress at sea and another Vietnamese citizen rescued from sea by Thailand, the Vietnamese Embassy in the country has quickly contacted local competent agencies and carried out citizen protection.