Bach Long Vi – a frontline island in the northern port city of Hai Phong, is a large fishing field in the Bac Bo (Tonkin) Gulf, with a special strategic location and security-defence significance in safeguarding national sea and island sovereignty and developing the maritime economy.

Vietnam’s stunning seas and islands will be brought closer to both domestic and foreign visitors with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) posting the “Travel to love - Seas beckon” video on YouTube on April 6 as part of its “Discover Vietnam” programme, the administration announced on April 2.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is redoubling efforts to develop into a regional pioneer in terms of reducing ocean plastic waste, according to a recent online meeting held among environmental officials of Vietnam, Germany, Ecuador, and Ghana.

Over VND34 billion (over US$1.4 million) were raised for the “For national seas and islands – For the fatherland frontline” fund at an art exchange programme co-organised by the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee in Ho Chi Minh City and the municipal television HTV on December 2.

VOV.VN - Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago off the central province of Khanh Hoa boasts a number of Buddhist temples.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Information and Communications published a collection of stamps on August 27 which showcases the nation’s sea and islands as part of activities to mark the traditional day of the Vietnam Coast Guard (August 28).

VOV.VN - A photo exhibition displaying the Vietnamese seas and islands took place at the Hanoi Moscow Multifunctional Complex in Moscow on July 21, attracting the participation of plenty of Russian visitors.