Keyword: "Vietnam People’s Army"

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Vietnam People’s Army: Symbol of army-civilian bond

Vietnam People’s Army: Symbol of army-civilian bond

Having upheld the spirit of “Vietnamese army comes from the people and fights for the people” for 81 years, the close bond between the army and the people remains a source of strength, enabling the military to overcome all challenges and fulfil its mission of defending the Fatherland.

Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong (R), Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, meets with Admiral Saito Akira, Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, in Hanoi on December 11, 2025. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Vietnam, Japan eye stronger naval cooperation

Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong highly valued the positive and fruitful cooperation between the Vietnam People’s Navy and the JMSDF, saying that this has helped enhance professional skills and technical expertise while fostering friendship and mutual understanding between the two forces.

Border guard officers at Ky Ha Port Border Gate are assisting residents in securing their boats. (Photo: VNA)

VPA General Staff directs urgent response to Storm Koto

Military Regions 4, 5 and 7 were tasked with directing provincial military commands to advise local authorities, review response plans, and coordinate with relevant departments and sectors to identify disaster-prone areas, including locations at risk of flash floods, landslides, major dykes, embankments and reservoirs, and flood-prone zones, particularly those heavily affected by recent rains.

 National Steering Committee 515 holds a working session with the Australian Army's Unrecovered War Casualties Unit. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Australia pledges stronger support for Vietnam’s martyr repatriation efforts

Sen. Lt. Gen. Le Quang Minh, Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), proposed that Australia share its experience and apply advanced technologies in research, data aggregation, investigation, classification, extraction of information, and the preservation of records to support Vietnam’s efforts to search for and repatriate the remains of its fallen soldiers.

The talks between a delegation from the Department of Political Education under the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army and its Lao counterpart in Vientiane on November 10 (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese, Lao armies discuss political education

The Department of Political Education under the General Department of Politics of Vietnam People’s Army and its Lao counterpart agreed to continue promoting political education work, contributing to consolidating their loyal, pure and and particularly close relationship.

☕ Afternoon briefing on November 4

☕ Afternoon briefing on November 4

The announcement of appointment decisions for senior officials, the PM's request for highest-level measures in response to Typhoon Kalmaegi, and sustained export growth are among news highlights on November 4.

Party General Secretary To Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and participants in the 12th Party Congress of the Vietnam People’s Army on September 30 (Photo: VNA)

12th Party Congress of Vietnam People’s Army kicks off

Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang described the 12th Party Congress as a particularly important political event showing the mettle and maturity of the Vietnam People’s Army after over 80 years of construction, fighting, winning, and development under the Party’s leadership.

Major General Nguyen Ba Luc (R) presents a gift to Lieutenant General Nim Balene. (Photo: Qdnd.vn)

Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen defence cooperation

Major General Nguyen Ba Luc, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, expressed delight at the fruitful outcomes of Vietnam–Cambodia defence cooperation, which has remained a key pillar of bilateral relations. Highlights include delegation exchanges at all levels, particularly high-level visits; the Defence Policy Dialogue mechanism, consultations, and information exchange.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and Deputy Minister of National Defence, and Major General Dato Paduka Seri Faji Muhammad Haszaimi Bin Bol Hassan, Commander of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, review the Guard of Honour of the Vietnam People’s Army on September 17. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Brunei bolster defence ties

Vietnam and Brunei were suggested to maintain exchanges at all levels, especially at high level, and cooperation mechanisms such as consultations between armed forces and the Joint Working Group on military and defence cooperation.