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President’s orders promulgating 15 newly-adopted laws announced
The Office of the President held a press conference in Hanoi on September 10 to announce the President’s orders promulgating 15 laws adopted by the National Assembly (NA) at its first extraordinary session.
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Top leader awards Senior Lieutenant General rank to Le Quang Dao
The promotion reflects the Party, State and people's recognition of Le Quang Dao’s self-improvement efforts and important contributions to the army building, national defence and protection of the Fatherland.
Vietnam, France boost defence cooperation across multiple areas
Vietnam attaches importance to cooperation with France, an important member of the European Union (EU) and Vietnam’s first comprehensive strategic partner within the EU. Bilateral relations have made effective progress in a wide range of areas, including economy and trade, science and technology, education and training, culture and tourism, as well as defence and security.
NA passes laws on defence, security and State compensation
Deputy defence minister meets with Chinese public security official
Top leader visits Infantry Division 308
Leaders attend meeting marking Traditional Days of public security and diplomacy sectors
Dong Nai City: Solemn memorial service and burial of 29 fallen soldiers' remains
Aug 13, 2026 14:29
On August 13th, at the Binh Phuoc Martyrs' Cemetery in Dong Nai City, a solemn ceremony was held to pay respects, commemorate, and bury the remains of 29 martyrs whose remains were searched for and collected during the peak period of the 500-day and night campaign.
National Assembly reviews bill on WMD non-proliferation
Aug 08, 2026 22:38
Most deputies agreed on the need for the law, saying it will help complete the legal framework for implementing Vietnam’s international commitments and proactively prevent, detect and stop the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and related delivery systems.
Lawmakers move to tackle traditional, non-traditional security threats
Aug 04, 2026 22:04
To avoid squandering opportunities and falling behind, the legal and institutional systems must undergo a top-to-bottom review, with legislation brought closer to reality and, where needed, designed to “stay ahead” to create growth rather than scrambling to plug holes after a crisis hits, said top leader To Lam.
16th NA’s first extraordinary session targets defence law upgrade, deeper international integration
Aug 04, 2026 22:02
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang, presenting the WMD non-proliferation bill, said the draft aims to swiftly and fully translate the Party and State’s policies and guidelines on safeguarding the Fatherland early and from afar, as well as on deeper international integration, into legislation, including the policy of joining multilateral nonproliferation mechanisms.
Three ministries step up coordination to advance Vietnam's external affairs in new era
Aug 03, 2026 21:48
Against the backdrop of rapid and profound global changes, the ministers said stronger coordination is essential to support the country's goal of achieving fast and sustainable development while safeguarding national interests and protecting the nation early and from afar.
33rd Diplomatic Conference: Ministers stress need to safeguard national interests to the fullest
Aug 01, 2026 22:44
Vietnam must consistently pursue its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, self-strengthening, peace, friendship, cooperation and development, and diversification and multilateralisation of external relations, while promoting deep, comprehensive and effective international integration to safeguard the national interests to the fullest extent.
Deputy Public Security Minister Dang Hong Duc promoted to Senior Lieutenant General
Jul 31, 2026 22:30
Presenting the decision, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, who is also Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Chairman of the National Defence and Security Council, said the promotion reflects the Party, State and people's trust in the armed forces and recognises Duc's contributions to the development of the People's Public Security force and national defence.
Top leader urges unified action to implement Party Central Committee's strategic decisions
Jul 29, 2026 22:46
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam urged the entire Party and political system to firmly grasp the guiding principles, new elements and interconnections among the Party Central Committee's decisions and strategic shifts, stressing that correct understanding is the foundation for unified action.
OP-ED: Transition to new development stage: Action is decisive factor
Jul 27, 2026 22:35
The fourth strategic shift outlined at the third meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee is therefore about building national resilience. The objective is not to eliminate every possible risk, but to strengthen the country's ability to adapt and recover when disruptions occur.
NA Standing Committee reviews draft law on preventing proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
Jul 16, 2026 17:01
The draft law comprises four chapters and 37 articles, setting out the principles, measures, policies and responsibilities of state agencies, organisations and individuals in preventing the proliferation of WMDs. It would apply to Vietnamese organisations and individuals, as well as foreign entities and individuals operating or residing in Vietnam.
Vietnam, China strengthen exchanges between military academies
Jul 13, 2026 22:57
Vietnam attaches importance to consolidating and developing its friendly neighbourliness and Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership with the Party, Government, people, and military of China, said General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence.
Vietnam, Laos discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation at high-level talks
Jul 10, 2026 22:50
The two ministers highlighted the Border Defence Friendship Exchange as a meaningful cooperation mechanism that has received strong support from senior leaders, ministries, local authorities and people in both countries.
First-ever Vietnamese officer appointed to senior position in UN peacekeeping mission
Jul 04, 2026 10:09
After more than 12 years of participation in UN peacekeeping operations, the Ministry of National Defence has deployed nearly 1,400 personnel from the Vietnam People’s Army to missions, UN headquarters, and liaison offices in Belgium.
Top leader calls for modern artillery-missile force capable of meeting new challenges
Jun 29, 2026 15:33
He urged the Artillery-Missile Command to develop a force that is strong in political, ideological and organisational foundations, with absolute loyalty to the Party, the nation and the people, thorough understanding of the Party's military and defence guidelines and directives on safeguarding the Fatherland and building a revolutionary, regular, elite and modern army.
NA Chairman witnesses signing of coordination regulations in defence, security, foreign affairs
Jun 25, 2026 22:23
The signing of the coordination regulations represents a concrete step in implementing the Party’s major policies and orientations on building a socialist rule-of-law state, improving the legal system, and enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the legislature’s operations.
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