2020 Việt Nam, US defence policy dialogue held online The 2020 Việt Nam-US defence policy dialogue was held online on Tuesday under the chair of Deputy Minister of Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoàng Xuân Chiến and US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs (IPSA) David F. Helvey.

US wants to promote comprehensive partnership with Việt Nam: US security advisor

O’Brien affirmed the US supports a strong, independent and prosperous Việt Nam, and expressed his admiration for Việt Nam’s history and culture, as well as lasting impression on a dynamic and hospitable country.

Military plans to boost activities on women's advancement Female staff in military units have more opportunity to improve their professional qualifications nowadays, proven by the increase in the numbers of female leaders in the past five years, the Military Women's Board under the Ministry of National Defence has said.

Việt Nam, US agree to further cooperation in handling common challenges

O’Brien affirmed that the US supports a strong, independent and prosperous Việt Nam, who plays an increasingly important role in the region.

Vietnamese defence, public security ministers host US National Security Advisor Vietnamese Minister of Defence General Ngô Xuân Lịch and US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien shared the view that the defence ties between Việt Nam and the US have made positive contributions contributing to the bilateral comprehensive partnership, during their meeting in Hà Nội on Saturday. 

Senior ASEAN defence officials highlight importance of multilateral co-operation Senior Lieutenant General Nguyễn Chí Vịnh, Vietnamese deputy minister of defence, affirmed that the COVID-19 pandemic would not disrupt defence co-operation among ASEAN member states as well as between ASEAN and its partners.

VN’s steady leadership has reinforced ASEAN’s pivotal role in the region

Việt Nam’s year as ASEAN Chair has taken place during an unprecedented time in modern history. Australia has been pleased to support Việt Nam throughout this year, both as a Strategic Partner to Việt Nam and to ASEAN.

VNRC makes important contribution to country's socio-economic development The Việt Nam Red Cross Society (VNRC) has helped over 103 million people with total value of more than VNĐ20 trillion (US$863 million) in the past five years, making an important contribution to the country's socio-economic development in the 2015-20 period.

Việt Nam Fatherland Front urged to uphold its role in 90th founding anniversary Party General Secretary and State President Nguyễn Phú Trọng cited the engagement of the whole community including doctors, nurses, armed forces and ordinary people in the fight against COVID-19 as an outstanding example of national solidarity in which the Việt Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) plays a core role.

ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus Working Group held online

The ASEAN Defence Senior Officials’ Meeting Plus Working Group (ADSOM+ WG) was held via video conference on Wednesday, chaired by Lieut. Gen. Vũ Chiến Thắng, Director of the Ministry of Defence’s Foreign Relations Department and head of ADSOM+ WG Việt Nam.