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Vietnam, Laos discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation at high-level talks
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.
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First-ever Vietnamese officer appointed to senior position in UN peacekeeping mission
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
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
Vietnam, Canada seek to promote defence cooperation
Senior Party official commends Central Military Commission’s reform, innovation efforts
Vietnam, Philippines boost defence ties after partnership upgrade
Vietnam, Russia seek to deepen defence cooperation
May 22, 2026 22:52
To elevate bilateral defence cooperation more substantively and effectively in line with agreements reached by senior leaders of both countries, the two sides agreed to continue implementing cooperation contents already agreed upon. Priority areas include effectively carrying out signed cooperation documents; exchanging and signing new agreements in line with the needs of both sides; sharing experience; cooperation in humanitarian mine clearance, military history education and communications; training cooperation; and promoting cooperation between the Vietnam–Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Centre and units under the Russian Ministry of Defence.
NA Chairman calls for stronger legislative reform in defence, security and foreign affairs
May 14, 2026 22:29
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has urged the NA’s Committee for National Defence, Security and External Relations to accelerate reforms in legislative thinking, improve law-making quality, and strengthen oversight of international commitments and parliamentary diplomacy in the remaining months of 2026.
Top leader chairs first meeting of National Defence - Security Council in 2026-2031 term
Apr 28, 2026 14:34
The meeting marked an important starting point as the country accelerates the implementation of the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and consolidates the state apparatus for a new development phase, with higher requirements for political stability, national defence, security, and safeguarding national sovereignty.
Vietnam – Laos military solidarity described as “special of the special”
Apr 23, 2026 21:28
General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith noted that within the overall bilateral relationship, cooperation and solidarity between the two militaries stand out as a particularly special pillar.
Vietnam deploys first joint military operations officer to UNISFA
Mar 27, 2026 20:04
The Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony in Hanoi on March 27 to present decisions of the State President and the Minister of National Defence assigning two officers to undertake duties at the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and the European Union Training Mission (EUTM).
Vietnamese, Chinese defence ministers hold talks in Quang Ninh
Mar 18, 2026 22:41
The Vietnam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange, since its launch in 2014, has become a bright spot in bilateral defence relations, evolving steadily in both scope and substance.
Party chief hosts Chinese ministers of foreign affairs, national defence, public security
Mar 16, 2026 22:43
Party General Secretary To Lam welcomed the Chinese ministers’ joint visit and the inaugural “3+3” dialogue mechanism, stressing its importance in strengthening political trust, enhancing strategic cohesion, and promoting the stable development of Vietnam–China relations.
Prime Minister calls for greater self-reliance in developing defence industry
Mar 12, 2026 21:50
Under the close and coordinated leadership of the Party, State, Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, Vietnam’s defence industry has made remarkable progress in the 2021–2025 term, contributing significantly to the country’s overall development.
PM calls for proactive, timely, effective response to new global developments
Mar 04, 2026 22:08
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh warned of potential impacts on the country’s macroeconomic stability, particularly inflation and growth, as well as on energy security and logistics due to rising prices, possible supply chain disruptions, the safety of Vietnamese citizens abroad, national defence and security, public order and foreign affairs while chairing a government meeting.
Vietnamese Minister of National Defence receives US Under Secretary of War
Feb 20, 2026 18:54
Giang also thanked the US for its support in addressing post-war bomb and mine clearance, dioxin remediation, and in the search, recovery and identification of fallen and missing Vietnamese soldiers.
Minister of National Defence meets with US Assistant Secretary of State in Hanoi
Feb 15, 2026 11:47
Stressing that Vietnam will keep close coordination and create the best possible conditions for activities related to the search for US personnel missing in action, Defence Minister Phan Van Giang also called on the US to enhance information sharing on documents and artefacts related to Vietnamese soldiers who laid down or went missing during the war.
New defence mindset underpins safeguarding of Fatherland in new era: minister
Feb 07, 2026 23:20
The 14th National Party Congress thoroughly discussed and made decisions on strategic orientations for national defence based on a renewed mindset and perceptions, said Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang.
Party chief advises Cao Bang to turn distinctive advantages into practical development momentum
Jan 28, 2026 22:41
Expressing his confidence in Cao Bang’s revolutionary tradition and aspirations, Party chief To Lam said the province is well positioned to turn its distinctive advantages into substantive development momentum, contributing to national goals while steadily improving people’s lives.
14th National Party Congress: Vietnam builds strength for strategic autonomy after 40 years of renewal
Jan 23, 2026 15:32
Reda El Taify, former Egyptian Ambassador to Vietnam and current Director of the Egyptian Public Library Fund, said Vietnam's accomplishments are reflected across three major pillars – socio-economic development, national defence and security, and foreign affairs.
Malaysia launches National Defence Industry Policy
Jan 23, 2026 08:39
The NDIP is built on four main pillars: strengthening governance and institutional frameworks; developing technological capabilities; consolidating the domestic defence ecosystem and supply chain; and enhancing global competitiveness of Malaysia’s defence industry.
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