Military regions

Before the  dawn broke, local people had already gathered to enjoy the lunar New Year (Tet) celebrations. According to the eldly in Mo De village, when spring comes, Yen Bai province’s Party Committee and authorities always join hands with troops stationed in the locality to take care of local people to ensure that all poor people, national contributors and disadvantaged people in the village enjoy a cozy Tet. Senior Colonel Nguyen Cong Phuong, Deputy Political Commissar of Yen Bai provincial Military Command, informed that Yen Bai province is home to 30 ethnic groups with diverse cultural identities. Over the past years, in implementing the movements “Whole country joins hands for the poor, no-one is left behind,” and “The military join efforts to build new-style rural areas,” the provincial military command has conducted many practical activities for the locals, especially during Tet holidays. In this year’s program, the military command of Mu Cang Chai district held a wide range … [Read more...] about Military-civilian relations in Mu Cang Chai enhanced

At 08:30, on February 1, Ship CSB 4035 of Coast Guard Region 4, received a mayday signal while operating in the Southwestern waters, about 90 nautical miles southwest of Hon Khoai Island. Accordingly, fisherman Nguyen Van Le, born in 1965 from Tay Yen A commune, An Bien district, Kien Giang province, on board trawler KG 95839 TS, captained by To Van Dien (born in 1989), was suffering from a severe burn. After receiving the information, Ship CSB 4035 quickly sent troops to approach the trawler to support the fisherman. The victim had extensive burns on his back, hip, and left thigh with signs of swelling, severe inflammation, and infection if not being treated promptly. A medical crew of Coast Guard Region 4 gave the patient first aids and later returned him to his trawler. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Coast Guard Region 4 saves distressed fisherman at sea

The event was attended by leaders of the Political Department of Military Region 3, the Military Youth Advisory Board, the provincial Military Command, the provincial Party Committee, the People’s Council, the People’s Committee, agencies, organizations, enlisted youths, and their relatives and friends. During the event, participants offered incense in commemoration of the fallen; visited historical relic sites; had exchange with war veterans, historical witnesses, and demobilized troops in 2023; participated in artistic, cultural, and sports exchanges. On the occasion, units presented gifts to youths enlisted to military and public security units. According to Senior Colonel Tran Viet Nang, Head of the Military Youth Advisory Board, the program aimed to disseminate and educate young people about patriotic traditions, national pride, and tradition of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army as well as to create a joyful atmosphere to encourage young people to join the military. It was … [Read more...] about Activities held for enlisted youths in Ha Nam province

The meeting was chaired by Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh. Speaking at the event, Senior Lieutenant General Le Huy Vinh praised the Vietnam Military History Institute and other units for their coordination in preparing for the seminar. The deputy defense minister emphasized that Lieutenant General Dong Sy Nguyen, former Politburo member, former Vice President of the Council of Ministers (now the Deputy Prime Minister of the Government), former Deputy Minister of National Defense, former Commander of the Truong Son Corps made great contribution to national liberation, reunification, construction and defense cause. He emphasized that this seminar is one of the important events in 2023 directed by the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee. It is also a prominent event to celebrate the 100th birthday of Gen. Nguyen, honor his imprints and contribution, and educate generations of the revolutionary moral example of the general. He requested the … [Read more...] about MND to hold seminar on Lt. Gen. Dong Sy Nguyen

The geographical proximity along with similarities in culture and history are a solid foundation for Vietnam and Cambodia to cultivate and enhance one of the long-lasting traditional relationships in Southeast Asia. This tie has been enriched by generations of leaders and people of the two countries, with the efforts and blood of many generations of Vietnamese and Cambodian people. It is a precious, sacred and durable treasure of the two nations. Since 2005, following the motto “sound neighborliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, long-term sustainability,” the relationship between Vietnam and Cambodia has been continuously consolidated and developed extensively in all fields, generating practical benefits for the two countries’ people and contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world. Despite the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on all fields, the bilateral defense cooperation has obtained positive results. … [Read more...] about Defense cooperation – important pillar in Vietnam-Cambodia ties