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Vietnam, Russia seek to deepen defence cooperation
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.
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NA Chairman calls for stronger legislative reform in defence, security and foreign affairs
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
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”
Vietnam deploys first joint military operations officer to UNISFA
Vietnamese, Chinese defence ministers hold talks in Quang Ninh
Party chief hosts Chinese ministers of foreign affairs, national defence, public security
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.
14th National Party Congress: Delegates eye reforms in new era
Jan 20, 2026 22:54
During the discussions, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh summed up key lessons drawn from the Government’s management during the previous term, stressing the need to turn Party resolutions into laws and renewing growth drivers for the next development phase.
Communist Party USA shows confidence in Vietnam’s new development path
Jan 14, 2026 22:27
The documents of the upcoming 14th National Party Congress continue to reaffirm the guideline of building and defending the Fatherland under a socialist orientation amid rapid and complex international and regional developments, with particular emphasis on closely combining development with national defence, and domestic affairs with foreign affairs.
Party chief urges military logistics-technical sector to lead sci-tech innovation in new era
Jan 14, 2026 22:25
Party General Secretary To Lam said entering the period of renewal, and particularly in recent years, the General Department of Logistics - Technical Services has successfully fulfilled its role in providing strategic advice to the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence.
PM Pham Minh Chinh launches patriotic emulation movement for 2026-2030 period
Dec 28, 2025 15:47
Launching the emulation movement, PM Chinh clearly stated that the overarching goal of the patriotic emulation movement for the 2026-2030 period is for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland; for the rapid and sustainable development of the country; and for the prosperous and happy lives of the people.
Vietnam People’s Army steadfastly advances under Party’s glorious flag
Dec 21, 2025 22:06
Under the Party’s glorious flag, the VPA has always been an absolutely loyal and trusted political force, worthy of the trust and love of the Party, the State and the people.
Party chief requests Military Region 9 to build revolutionary, regular, elite and modern forces
Dec 08, 2025 22:36
The Military Region 9 armed forces must concentrate on building and strengthening a strong all-people national defence posture closely linked with the people’s security posture to establish solid defensive zones, towards proactively thwarting all hostile plots, and maintaining peace and stability in the region and the country's sovereignty, the Party leader said.
Public security, military, diplomatic forces enhance coordination in new era
Dec 07, 2025 11:06
The signed document this time covers all areas of cooperation and, notably, introduces an annual ministerial-level meeting mechanism to ensure the highest effectiveness of trilateral cooperation.
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