VOV.VN - As the mainland bustles with the joyous atmosphere of the traditional Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), officers of the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) tirelessly carry out their duty as the silent protectors of national sovereignty, ensuring peace for the mainland to fully enjoy the New Year celebrations.

VOV.VN - A ceremony was solemnly held at the Monument to Fallen Soldiers at Gac Ma (Johnson Reef) in Khanh Hoa province on March 13 evening in commemoration of 64 naval men who sacrificed their lives in the Johnson Reef naval battle 35 years ago.

Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos have always been sacred integral parts of Vietnam, as the country has historical evidence and a fully legal basis to affirm its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa in accordance with international law.

A knowledge contest on Vietnam’s seas and islands and a virtual reality exhibition with the theme of “To quoc ben bo song” (Fatherland by the waves) was launched in Hanoi on July 6.

It is necessary to early detect, fight and prevent attacks in cyberspace, heard a national symposium on ensuring national sovereignty in cyberspace held by the Ministry of Public Security and Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House in Hanoi on December 8.

VOV.VN - The nation has called on the United States Government to reverse its current policy towards Cuba after voting in favour of a UN resolution on the issue, not only for the sake of the two peoples, but also for peace, stability, and development of the region and the wider world.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a directive on the attraction of social resources for performing socio-economic development tasks in land, sea, and island border areas in tandem with firmly safeguarding the national sovereignty and improving people’s living standards.

VOV.VN - Prior to the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, hostile forces and opportunists have made up stories distorting issues concerning Vietnamese territories in order to sabotage the Party and State of Vietnam and disturb the peaceful life of the Vietnamese people.