{
  "id": 8187884,
  "title": "KN-290 fisheries surveillance vessel carries delegation to visit Con Dao",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/kn-290-fisheries-surveillance-vessel-carries-delegation-to-visit-con",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T06:09:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SGGP English Edition",
    "slug": "sggp-english-edition",
    "url": "https://en.sggp.org.vn/kn-290-fisheries-surveillance-vessel-carries-delegation-to-visit-con-dao-post129766.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, the KN-290 fisheries surveillance vessel set sail from Naval Squadron 301, under the guidance of Coast Guard Region 3 Command. Its mission was to transport a delegation to the Con Dao Special Zone in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the beginning of the 2026 Mid-Autumn Moon in the Borderlands program. Throughout the program, which runs from September 17 to 19, several community-focused activities are being organized across the island.\n\nThe main event of this leg is the \"Mid-Autumn Moon in the Borderlands\" festival, scheduled for the evening of September 18. This celebration will include cultural performances, interactive exchanges, and gift distributions for local children. The Ho Chi Minh City government has allocated VND200 million (approximately US$7,690) to support the well-being of children during the festival.\n\nIn addition to the festival, municipal officials are contributing funds to enhance training facilities, combat readiness, education, and sports amenities for military units stationed in Con Dao Special Zone. They are also presenting gifts for the local administrative authorities. In total, Ho Chi Minh City's financial support for Con Dao Special Zone during this event surpasses VND1.7 billion (approximately US$65,372).\n\nMoreover, the city and the General Political Department are organizing extra gift packages worth over VND2.4 billion (approximately US$92,289) for distribution at the festival. This marks the next chapter in the 2026 Mid-Autumn Moon in the Borderlands program, which previously took place from September 11 to 13 in Na Ngoi Commune, Nghe An Province, with a variety of meaningful activities.",
  "summary": "The KN-290 fisheries surveillance vessel departed from Naval Squadron 301, under Coast Guard Region 3 Command, on Thursday to bring a delegation to Con Dao Special Zone, HCMC, launching the 2026 \"Mid-Autumn Moon in the Borderlands\" program.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}