Ambassador Doan Xuan Hung speaking at the event (Photo: vov)Apart from donation to support Truong Sa archipelago, the exchange was also an opportunity for the members to report to the overseas Vietnamese community what they have done over the past time and what they will do in the coming time. This is also a way to communicate and mobilize the overseas Vietnamese to pay attention to and look toward Truong Sa with practical activities. Over a year of operation, the Truong Sa Club has organized two donations to support the sea and islands; support children of officials and soldiers on duty in remote islands, studying in Hanoi with accommodation in five apartments for five years free of charge; mobilize students to write letters and books to share their feelings with soldiers and encourage those who are protecting the sea and islands of the country; organize art programs and talks with second generation Vietnamese students, German and international friends about Vietnam's sovereignty over … [Read more...] about Truong Sa Club in Germany held exchange
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Ideas and works toward Truong Sa archipelago
An interview in Hanoi (Photo: tienphong.vn) The organizing board received nearly 300 profiles from young people across the nation. Finally, 22 candidates, who meet the requirements of being Vietnamese citizen; aged of 18-35; having a good health, having good understanding of and being capable to communicate the sea and islands and movements, activities of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, were invited to interview. Many of them have ideas and works toward the sea and islands of the nation, such as researching and manufacturing multipurpose stove saving material for soldiers on Truong Sa archipelago; manufacturing electric generator model using sea wave energy; idea of providing solutions to support waste treatment, growing vegetable and fresh water. In addition, many offered ideas of programs and activities to connect soldiers on duty and people living on islands with those on the mainland such as “beloved letter”, building teaching aid model of “Truong Sa … [Read more...] about Ideas and works toward Truong Sa archipelago
Exhibition on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa in Nghe An
Photo for illustration (Source: baonghean.vn)The event aims to help people in Dien Chau district in particular and Nghe An province in general understand clearly Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagoes, thus raising their awareness of protecting national sovereignty. It will showcases documents, publications, items, and 100 maps collected by domestic and foreign researchers including transcribed versions of the original Chinese-Vietnamese and French documents published by Vietnamese feudal regimes, the French government in Indochina, and several western publications from the 17th to the 20th century. In addition, documents of the Nguyen Dynasty regarding Vietnam’s exploitation, management, establishment, and exercise of its sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa will also be displayed. The exhibition will also feature maps certifying that the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes belong to Vietnam, published by Western nations since the 17th century./. … [Read more...] about Exhibition on Hoang Sa and Truong Sa in Nghe An
“For beloved Truong Sa” fund renamed as “Fund for Vietnam seas, islands”
The fund was established in 2011, aiming to encourage people to look toward Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, while enhancing awareness among all sectors, localities and Vietnamese people at home and abroad of the importance of Vietnam’s seas and islands. It has also helped bring Resolution on “Vietnam's Sea Strategy by 2020” into reality, mobilizing social resources to protect the national sovereignty over sea, islands and continental shelf. On March 12, Hanoi National Assembly deputies and the office of the Hanoi People’s Council held a fundraiser, calling on workers at the two agencies to donate a minimum of a day’s wage each to the “For beloved Truong Sa” fund to support soldiers and residents on Truong Sa island district and DK1 Platforms via the city’s working delegation trip in April. The same day, the Hanoi chapter of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union raised VND 70 million (more than USD 3,000) for the fund. In recent … [Read more...] about “For beloved Truong Sa” fund renamed as “Fund for Vietnam seas, islands”
“For beloved Truong Sa” fund renamed as “Fund for Vietnam sea, island”
DK1 Platform (VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has decided to rename the “Vi Truong Sa than yeu” (For beloved Truong Sa) fund as “Fund for Vietnam sea, island”. The fund was established in 2011, aiming to encourage people to look toward Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, while enhancing awareness among all sectors, localities and Vietnamese people at home and abroad of the importance of Vietnam’s seas and islands. It has also helped bring Resolution on “Vietnam's Sea Strategy by 2020” into reality, mobilising social resources to protect the national sovereignty over sea, islands and continental shelf. On March 12, Hanoi National Assembly deputies and the office of the Hanoi People’s Council held a fundraiser, calling on workers at the two agencies to donate a minimum of a day’s wage each to the “For beloved Truong Sa” fund to support soldiers and residents on the Truong Sa island … [Read more...] about “For beloved Truong Sa” fund renamed as “Fund for Vietnam sea, island”