World

Asian-Pacific defense chiefs discuss future security environment

The 20th Asia-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference is taking place in Canada on September 4-6 under the theme “The Future Security Environment: Challenges, Complexity and Cooperation”.
Asian-Pacific defense chiefs discuss future security environment ảnh 1Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. General Phan Van Giang (Photo: VNA)

Ottawa (VNA) – The 20thAsia-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference is taking place in Canada onSeptember 4-6 under the theme “The Future Security Environment: Challenges,Complexity and Cooperation”.

Participants discussed emerging trends ofpopulation, economy, environment, society, science and technology in the IndianOcean and Asia-Pacific regions as well as prevention of extremism and violence,and peace support activities.

Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. GeneralPhan Van Giang, who is also Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’sArmy, led a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the conference.

The trip was made at the invitation of AdmiralHarry. B. Harris, Commander of the US Pacific Command, and General Jonathan. H.Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff of Canada. 

Vietnam’s attendance at the event affirmed thecountry’s role and position in the region and the world through bilateral and multilateralforums on military and national defence. 

It also contributes to asserting Vietnam’sforeign policy of multilateralisation and diversification of relations, as wellas its active, proactive and responsible international integration.-VNA

VNA
# 20th Asia-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference #Canada #Vietnam #Deputy Defence Minister Sen. Lieut. General Phan Van Giang #Vietnam People’s Army #merging trends of population #economy #environment #society #science and technology #security environment #cooperation Canada Vietnam
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Ambassador vows support to Vietnamese in Canada

Ambassador vows support to Vietnamese in Canada

Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada Nguyen Duc Hoa has affirmed that the Vietnamese embassy in Ottawa and Consulate General in Vancouver will always link the overseas Vietnamese up with the home country.

See more

A house damaged by an earthquake on Indonesia’s Flores Island on August 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua/ VNA)

Indonesia closes tourist sites after quake, activates nine health centres

According to the Indonesian National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the temporarily closed sites include Goa Rangko in West Manggarai, Wae Rebo Traditional Village in Manggarai, and Kelimutu National Park in Ende. The closures aim to ensure visitor safety and facilitate inspections and repairs of earthquake-damaged infrastructure.

Indonesia busts gold smuggling ring

Indonesia busts gold smuggling ring

Indonesian police have arrested two Indian nationals in an investigation into a suspected network that processed illegally mined gold in Jakarta before smuggling it overseas, including to Dubai, reported the Jakarta Globe.

Rice for sale in Jakarta, Indonesia (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Indonesia to export 1,000 tonnes of premium rice to Malaysia

Indonesia has announced plans to export 1,000 tonnes of premium rice to Malaysia, with state-run logistics company Bulog describing the planned shipment as a showcase of the country’s growing food security, Antara news agency reported.

Thailand uses tech to convert plastic waste into oil

Thailand uses tech to convert plastic waste into oil

Patcharatarasmi Thongsaluaykorn, deputy spokesperson for the Office of the Prime Minister, said on August 16 that the Government is working to reduce living costs and generate income for the public by applying science, technology, and innovation to turn "waste" around people into career and income opportunities for households while easing the community's landfill burden.

A house damaged by the earthquake on Flores Island, Indonesia, August 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Indonesia steps up earthquake search, rescue, relief efforts

Indonesia is stepping up search and rescue operations and providing assistance to residents following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck offshore near Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province on the morning of August 15, the Indonesian news agency Antara reported.

Rescuers search for victims following the earthquake in Flores, Indonesia, on August 15, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Indonesia earthquake death toll rises, 2,000 evacuated

The earthquake struck off Flores Island near Mbay town in Nagekeo district, East Nusa Tenggara province, triggering strong aftershocks. Several houses and other structures were damaged, while landslides disrupted roads in some areas.

Cambodia moves to keep pace with growing EV market

Cambodia moves to keep pace with growing EV market

A report from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport showed that as many as 6,174 new EVs were registered in the Southeast Asian country during the first half of this year, bringing the total number of officially registered EVs to 15,239.

China-ASEAN trade up over 18% in H1

China-ASEAN trade up over 18% in H1

Trade in intermediate goods, including parts, components and production inputs, rose 24.5% to 2.86 trillion CNY during the period, accounting for around two-thirds of total bilateral trade.

The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)

Malaysia eyes becoming ASEAN’s AI hub

Malaysia possessed the fundamentals to emerge as ASEAN's digital and AI hub, including its strategic location, strong connectivity, growing digital ecosystem and rising investor confidence, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.