Sunrise on Tho Chu Island

The new year's dawn is breaking over Tho Chu Island – the southwestern frontier island of our homeland. From a remote and challenging island region, Tho Chu is undergoing a powerful transformation thanks to the special attention of the Party and the State, along with the unwavering determination of the military and people to stay on the island and protect the sea.

Tho Chu Island is a strategically important island in the southwest of Vietnam, covering an area of ​​approximately 14 square kilometers. It is the largest of the eight islands in the Tho Chu archipelago. Currently, Tho Chu Island is an administrative unit within the Tho Chau Special Zone, An Giang province. Photo: Thanh Chung

Geographically, Tho Chu Island is located at latitude 09 degrees 23 minutes North and longitude 103 degrees 30 minutes East, about 100 km from Phu Quoc Island and more than 220 km from the mainland; the highest point of the island above sea level is 164 m. The island is likened to a "ship's bow cutting through the waves" in the Southwest of the country. Photo: Thanh Chung

Tho Chu Island possesses favorable natural conditions for socio-economic development and the building of a national defense and security posture. In the photo: Streets on Tho Chu Island, Tho Chau Special Economic Zone, An Giang Province. Photo: Thanh Chung

Over the years, thanks to the profound attention of the Party, the State, local authorities, the Command of Naval Region 5, and various organizations and businesses, the Tho Chau Special Zone has become increasingly modernized and developed. The living conditions, working environment, and work of the military and civilians in the special zone have been continuously improved. The island has a spacious primary and secondary school with 285 students. Photo: Thanh Chung

The lives of the islanders are constantly improving. Photo: Thanh Chung

After school, children come to play at Tho Chau Temple - a place of worship and commemoration for President Ho Chi Minh , naval officers and soldiers who sacrificed their lives while liberating the island, and more than 500 compatriots murdered by the Khmer Rouge... Photo: Thanh Chung

The islanders mainly make a living from aquaculture, fishing, and tourism services. Photo: Thanh Chung

Fishermen on the island prepare their fishing gear to head out to sea. Photo: Thanh Chung

Thổ Chu Island is currently experiencing strong growth in fisheries logistics services. Photo: Thành Chung

With the attention, support, and encouragement from the mainland and relevant authorities, the islanders feel very secure when fishing offshore. Many important infrastructure projects have been and are being implemented, bringing a new look to the island. Photo: Thanh Chung

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