The Naval Region 4 Command reported on December 19 that it had coordinated efforts to safely bring 52 fishermen from a distressed fishing vessel to Song Tu Tay island in the Truong Sa special zone.

State President Luong Cuong has signed a decision on awarding the Bravery Order to two residents of Ly Son special zone in the central province of Quang Ngai for their courageous rescue efforts during storm Kalmaegi, a provincial official confirmed on December 10.