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Security, defence, court officials submit proposals to Party Congress

Leaders of the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of National Defence, and the Supreme People’s Court on January 27 stressed the importance of comprehensive reform 

Growing vegetables in Africa, Vietnamese solders respected by international friends

Each soldier and officer in the People’s Army serving in the Vietnam’s Green Beret force acts as an ambassador and a bridge that links Vietnam and other countries in their missions.

Army should play active role in external affairs: Deputy Defence Minister

Defence diplomacy is not only an external task of the Ministry of National Defence or the army but also associated with national independence, sovereignty, and interests of Vietnam, as well as security and peace in the region and the world.

ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus Working Group held video conference

The Ministry of National Defence held a video conference of the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus Working Group (ADSOM+ WG) in Hanoi on June 30.

Trial opens over land management violations at navy service

The Military Court of the Vietnam People’s Navy opened a trial on May 18 for a case involving Dinh Ngoc He, alias “Ut troc”, and other defendants on charges of “fraud, appropriation of assets,” 

Vietnam send experts to help Laos fight COVID-19

The Ministry of National Defence has sent medical experts to Laos to exchange experience in COVID-19 prevention and control.

Defence ministry launches Level-2 Field Hospital No. 3

The Ministry of National Defence made the first public appearance for Level-2 Field Hospital No. 3, which will be deployed to the UN mission in South Sudan, at a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on March 4.

Programme highlights outcomes of Vietnam’s participation in UN peacekeeping

An exchange programme was held in Hanoi on January 20 to share the outstanding outcomes of Vietnam’s participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations over the last five years.

Grand ceremony marks 75th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army

The Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence held a grand ceremony in Hanoi on December 21 to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) (December 22).

Former Deputy Defence Minister under investigation

Former Deputy Minister of National Defence and former Commander of the Vietnam People’s Navy Nguyen Van Hien is being investigated for “lack of responsibility, causing serious consequences” in accordance with the 2015 Penal Code.

Should Vietnam build military submarines?

VietNamNet Bridge - While some experts are pessimistic about Vietnam’s capability of building military submarines, others believe that building the ships is within reach and that Vietnam needs to build its own subs.