(VOVworld) – A writing contest about a collector of precious documents on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes by Phan Tien Dung won the first prize in the 2013 “Modest and Noble Exemplary Models” writing contest.

(VOVworld) – A book in Chinese-transcribed Vietnamese confirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Truong Sa and Hoang Sa archipelagoes made its debut in Hanoi on Tuesday.

(VOVworld) – Commercial banks will engage in a program to assist fishermen to go offshore fishing, upgrade ships, and build high capacity ships which contribute to protecting the national sea and islands.

(VOVworld)- Ho Chi Minh city on Sunday held a festival called “Children do thousands of good deeds” and a ceremony to honour 300 outstanding children. The activities are to celebrate International Children’s Day, June 1st.

(VOVworld) - Hai Phong city has completed preparations for the Vietnam Sea and Island Week to be held in the city from June 1st to 8th. About 2,000 people will participate in a meeting on June 7 to mark the event.

(VOVworld) - Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Cao Duc Phat, has reported to the government a draft decree on incentive policies for the fisheries sector.

(VOVworld) – Vietnam has pledged to contribute 14,000 tons of rice to the ASEAN+3 Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) annually.

(VOVworld) - 198 Youth Union members have sailed off from Ho Chi Minh City’s Cat Lai port to Truong Sa archipelago in a campaign to call for young people’s response for national sea and island.

(VOV) – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has underlined the political significance of the Vietnam Peacekeeping Centre, adding that peace can only be made when any unilateral actions running counter to international law are eliminated.

(VOVworld) – The France 3 channel has broadcast a lengthy documentary Friday titled “Vietnam – Awake Dragon” featuring Vietnam’s natural beauty and customs.