Hanoi: An exhibition themed 'Hoang Sa, Truong Sa - Sacred Sea and Islands' opened in the central city of Da Nang on June 15, marking World Oceans Day (June 8) and the Vietnam Sea and Islands Week 2026. Co-hosted by the State Records and Archives Department of Vietnam (SRA), the Vietnam Military History Museum, and the Naval Region 3 Command, the three-day event is designed to effectively implement the Prime Minister-approved programme that pushes national archives into the open for socio-economic development and sovereignty protection.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the exhibition aims to showcase historical documents and artifacts related to the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance public awareness about Vietnam's maritime territories. The event also seeks to emphasize the importance of these regions in the context of national history and development. The collaboration between various governmental institutions highlights a concerted effort to preserve and promote Vietnam's maritime heritage.