The Military Region 9 armed forces must concentrate on building and strengthening a strong all-people national defence posture closely linked with the people’s security posture to establish solid defensive zones, towards proactively thwarting all hostile plots, and maintaining peace and stability in the region and the country's sovereignty, the Party leader said.
On November 22, Politburo member and Standing Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu directly inspected efforts to address the aftermath of severe flooding in Khanh Hoa province.
President Luong Cuong commended the remarkable achievements of Military Region 3 over the past 80 years. He emphasised that under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, particularly the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, and with the strong support of local people, the zone’s armed forces have carried forward the glorious traditions of the Red River Delta — a land of rich culture, resilience, and patriotism.
Proud of their past and confident in the future, the armed forces and people of Military Region 4 remain unwavering in their loyalty, carrying forward the spirit of the heroic region and joining hands in nation building.
Young Singaporean officers will gain valuable insights and experience from their Vietnamese peers, share future visions, and work together to further enhance cooperation and contribute to the growing partnership between the two armed forces.
Armed forces from Laos and Cambodia engaged in the final joint rehearsal in Ho Chi Minh City on April 22 night in preparation for Vietnam’s upcoming grand parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).
The rehearsal brought together more than 10,000 participants from across the armed forces, including military personnel, public security forces, and militia units, forming 38 marching blocks - 25 from the People's Army and militia, and 13 from the People's Public Security.
As the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival is approaching, National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man visited and presented gifts to armed forces, families of revolutionary contributors, poor and near-poor households, ethnic minorities, and workers in difficult circumstances in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh on January 11.
Thailand’s Defence Council on December 23 approved a white paper that outlines a plan to downsize the armed forces and reduce spending on weapons.
The armed forces of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa and its Lao neighbouring province of Houaphanh engaged in a defence exchange programme on December 15 and 16, marking the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People's Defence Festival (December 22).
Party General Secretary and President To Lam on September 9 extended his deep sympathies to people and soldiers who have been affected by typhoon Yagi that hit northern provinces and cities two days ago.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and had working sessions with the Department of Public Security and the Military Command of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak on August 18.
