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Vietnam wants ASEAN to "not have to choose sides": military official

Vietnam aims to foster ASEAN’s unity in its chairmanship year 2020 to prevent the regional bloc from “having to choose sides,” in the context of growing strategic competition between global powers.

Vietnam, US to augment ties in economy-trade investment, defence

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh had meetings with several US officials in Washington DC on May 23 as part of his official visit to the North American nation.

 

Vietnam, US seek stronger cooperation in energy, defence

Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh held a meeting on January 10 with US Congressman Paul Gosar who affirmed that Arizona State is willing to boost cooperation with Vietnamese localities in all fields.

Defence, military tasks for first half reviewed

The Central Military Commission and Defence Ministry convened a conference in Hanoi yesterday to review the implementation of defence and military tasks in the past six months and lay out orientations for the remaining months of this year.

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More than 3,700 foreign fishing vessels encroach upon Vietnam’s waters

VietNamNet Bridge - The Coast Guard said last year it made more than 500 reconnaissance trips and detected 3,750 foreign fishing vessels violating Vietnam's waters.