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The documentary is filmed in 28 provinces and cities across the country. General Director, journalist Nguyen Le Anh said that the documentary has three parts. The first part introduces historical evidence affirming its sovereignty over the sea and islands of the country, such as Truong Sa (Spratly), Hoang Sa (Paracel) , Con Dao , Phu Quoc ; the remaining parts present sea-island economy, fisheries and aquaculture industries, sea tourism; and sea-island culture. The documentary movie produced by the People’s Documentary Film Center of the People’s Newspaper has been prepared and filmed in 28 provinces and cities throughout the country from 2019-2020. It has 40 volumes with 30 minutes of each. By Mai An – Translated by Kim Khanh TAG : Documentary series national sea islands Viet Nam-To quoc nhin tu bien Vietnam- The country is seen from the sea Truong Sa Hoang Sa Con Dao Phu Quoc … [Read more...] about Documentary series on national sea, islands to be aired in September

The beauty of the country’s islands and seas is featured in a photo contest “Hoàng Sa - Trường Sa - Nhà giàn DK trong trái tim tôi” (Paracel and Spratly Archipelagos and DK Platforms in My Heart). (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Professional and amateur photographers across Vietnam are encouraged to compete in a photo contest highlighting the beauty of Vietnam ese Hoang Sa and Truong Sa islands . The contest themed “Hoang Sa - Truong Sa - Nha gian DK trong trai tim toi” (Paracel and Spratly Archipelagos and DK Platforms in My Heart) is co-organised by the Vu A Dinh Scholarship Fund, the HCM City Photography Association , and the “For Hoang Sa - Truong Sa” Club. According to the organisers, photos should feature the daily activities of people and soldiers in the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos and the DK platforms who are protecting the country’s sovereignty in the sea and islands. The photos should also reflect the people’s love and gratitude for … [Read more...] about Photo contest highlighting beauty of Vietnamese islands kicks off

At the exhibition's opening ceremony (Photo: baobacgiang.com.vn) Bac Giang (VNA) – Locals people in the northern province of Bac Giang have got an in-depth insight into the national sovereignty over seas and islands as well as the tradition of ethnic minority groups across Vietnam through photos and documents featuring Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes and ethnic groups of Vietnam. Nguyen Sy Cam said the event is hoped to enhance patriotism among youths. At the exhibition (Photo: VNA) In 1805, the King ordered a land survey from the south to the north of the country and requested the making of administrative documents on land areas, which was completed in 1836. VNA … [Read more...] about Bac Giang locals get deep insight into national sovereignty over islands through exhibition

Specifically, by 1 p.m. on Monday, the eye of the tropical low-pressure system will locate at around 16.8 degrees north latitude and 112.2 degrees east longitude, about 200 kilometers far from the east of the Paracel Islands. All vessels operating in the above-warned areas are under the impact of gales and big waves. Under the influence of the tropical convergence range connecting with the development of the low-pressure zone and upgrade of the southwest monsoon, territorial waters from Binh Dinh to Ca Mau provinces, the middle and south-East Sea including the Spratly Islands will see powerful winds of up to level 8, rough sea and big waves of 2-4 meters. Thundery showers along with risks of cyclones and gales will occur in the East Sea on the large scale comprising the Paracel Islands, Spratly Islands, the south of the Gulf of Tonkin, waters from Quang Tri to Ca Mau, from Ca Mau to Kien Giang and the Gulf of Thailand. By SGGP- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Low-pressure zone forecast to develop into tropical depression

Meritorious Artist Ta Minh Tam will perform in a music gala in HCM City on August 9. (Photo of the organisers) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - A music gala to raise funds for soldiers and people living in border areas and islands will be held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 9. The gala titled 'Huong Ve Bien Gioi, Bien, Dao To Quoc' (Towards the Country’s Borders, Seas and Islands) is organised by the HCM City’s Vietnam Motherland Front Committee and HCM City Television (HTV). Pham Minh Tuan, Vice Chairman of the committee, said the event aimed to promote national solidarity and raise awareness of territorial sovereignty over the borders, islands and seas. The 75-minute show will present songs praising the country and its islands and seas, featuring veteran singers such as Meritorious Artist Ta Minh Tam, Nguyen Phi Hung and Quy Binh, and young artists Thanh Tam and My Hao, who have visited the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, DK1 Platforms , and land borders of the country. … [Read more...] about Music gala raises funds for soldiers protecting borders, islands

The location and direction of Mulan storm. (Photo: The National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting) At 7:00pm today, the storm is predicted to be on Leizhou Peninsula (China), about 230km Southeast of Mong Cai City of Quang Ninh Province. The wind speed near the storm center will also be at level 8 (62-74km/hour), gusting to level 10. Disaster risk level is estimated at level 3. In the next 48 hours, Mulan is expected to move West-Northwestwards, with a velocity of 15km/hour. It will quickly weaken into a tropical depression in the Northeast of the North of Vietnam. The wind speed at that time will be at level 6, gusting to level 8. Under the effect of Mulan, the North of the East Sea (including the Paracel Islands) is now experiencing winds gusting to level 10, with 4-to-6-meter high waves and rough sea. The Gulf of Tonkin including the island districts of Co To and Bach Long Vi from tonight will likely experience increased gales and rough surf, with winds gusting … [Read more...] about Mulan storm heading towards Mong Cai City