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Philippine naval ship docks at HCM City
The BRP Ramon Alcaraz of the Philippine Navy and 187 officers and crewmembers docked at the international port in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7 for a four-day official visit.
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Boosting defence external relations to safeguard national sovereignty
The Naval People’s Force of Vietnam has promoted defence external activities, creating mutual understanding and trust with foreign countries to safeguard national sovereignty over sea and islands.
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Chinese fisherman in distress in Vietnam’s sea handed over
The border post of the Mong Cai International Border Gate in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on July 12 handed over a Chinese fisherman who had gone into distress in Vietnam’s sea to the Chinese side.
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Vietnamese naval ships visit China
Two frigates of the Vietnam Navy arrived in Qingdao, Shandong province, on April 21, to attend multilateral naval activities marking the 70th anniversary of the Navy of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.
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Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao of Vietnam Navy visits Japan
Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao of the Vietnam People’s Navy arrived at Yokosuka naval base in Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture on September 27, Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) newspaper reported.
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Vietnam to attend ASEAN-China Maritime Drill in late October
Ship 015-Tran Hung Dao of the Vietnam Navy will participate in an ASEAN-China Maritime Drill at China’s Zhanjiang naval base from October 21-28, the Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) newspaper reported.
Society
US Navy officers visit Da Nang’s centre for mentally ill patients
Members of US Navy ships and aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson visited the Da Nang Nursing Centre for the Mentally Ill on March 6, as part of their first-ever trip to the central city.
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US naval vessels visit central Da Nang city
An aircraft carrier-led group of the US Navy ships docked in Tien Sa port on March 5, beginning their first-ever visit to Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang.
Society
Programme calls for practical support for Truong Sa people
The “Truong Sa xanh” (Green Truong Sa) programme is seeking solutions to producing more varieties of sea weather-adaptable vegetables for people and soldiers on Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.
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Vietnam, India targets stronger defence ties
Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Sen. Lieut. Gen. Vo Van Tuan expressed his hope to beef up defence cooperation with India.
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Vietnamese naval officials welcomed in Brunei
Rear Admiral and Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff Nguyen Van Kiem, who
led a Vietnam Navy delegation aboard two naval ships to Brunei,
was warmly welcomed by Major General Dato Tawih, Commander of
Brunei’s Armed Forces, on November 20.
Exhibits affirming country’s sovereignty presented to Navy
The Ministry of Information and Communications on July 5 presented the
Vietnam Navy a set of maps and documents, which are evidence affirming
Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly)
archipelagos.
2014 US-Vietnam Naval Exchange Activity begins
Officers of the US Navy arrived in Tien Sa port in the central city of
Da Nang on April 7, beginning their Naval Exchange Activity (NEA) with
Vietnamese counterparts.
Thai naval ship visits HCM City
A Thai naval ship with a crew of 40 officers and 87 sailors on board
docked Ho Chi Minh City’s port on May 17, beginning a five-day visit to
Vietnam.
Vietnam People’s Navy honoured
The High Command of the Vietnam Navy on May 7 held a ceremony in central
Khanh Hoa province to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the
establishment of the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN), which dates back to
May 7, 1955.
New Zealand naval ship visits HCM City
The Royal New Zealand Navy ship, HMNZS Te Mana carrying 25 officers and
145 sailors on board docked in Ho Chi Minh City on April 24, starting a
six-day visit to Vietnam .
Foreign military attachés visit Naval High Command
A delegation of foreign military attachés in Vietnam paid a working visit to the Vietnam Naval High Command on Sept 6.
Vietnam, Cambodia navies cement ties
The Royal Cambodian Army’s naval command headquarters, a friendship gift
from the Vietnam Naval High Command, was inaugurated in Kampong Speu
province, Cambodia, on July 5.
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NA Chairman visits Vietnam Navy
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung on December 19 visited the
Vietnam Navy in Hai Phong city on the occasion of the 67 th founding
anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (Dec. 22, 1944-2011).
ARF defence officials gather in Nha Trang
Defence officials from 17 ASEAN
Regional Forum (ARF) member countries gathered in the central coastal
city of Nha Trang on March 18 to discuss the world and regional
situation as well as common security issues.
