US helps Vietnam strengthen maritime security
The U.S. has handed over to the Vietnamese Coast Guard a fourth center for training personnel and maintaining ships and a drone.
Is Vietnam going to hold a military exercise with Russia ?
Russian media say that Russian and Vietnamese officers held a meeting to discuss military drills – which would be a controversial move amid Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Russia-Vietnam ties put US in a sanctions dilemma
Vietnam’s plan to hold military exercises with Russia could revive calls to hit Hanoi with CAATSA-related penalties
Vietnam arrests former coast guard chief over ’embezzlement’ case
Vietnam’s Defence Ministry has detained a former commander of its coast guard on suspicion of embezzlement, the government said on Monday, the latest arrest as the ruling Communist Party intensifies its long-running crackdown on graft.
Stop East Sea militarization, Vietnam tells China again
Vietnam reaffirmed its legal and indisputable sovereignty over the Spratly Islands while requesting China to stop militarization activities and refrain from increasing tensions in the region.
Why Vietnam holds the Trump card in the U.S.-Vietnam partnership
Hanoi enjoys considerable leverage as a frontline state in Washington’s strategic competition with Beijing.
Lieutenant general faces disciplinary actions over Covid test kit scam
Lieutenant-General Do Quyet, director of Vietnam Military Medical University in Hanoi, is facing disciplinary actions for his involvement in a Covid-19 test kit scam at a HCMC technology firm.
China announces South China Sea drills close to Vietnam coast
China is carrying out more than a week of military drills in the South China Sea in an area between its southern province of Hainan and Vietnam, the government announced, warning shipping to stay away.
Vietnam names Islamic extremism among terrorism risks
Islamic extremism and weapons trafficking were among six international terrorism risks named by Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security at a conference Wednesday.
Vietnam denies report of maritime militia
Vietnam has denied a Chinese daily’s report about suspicions that it was arming fishing vessels and creating a maritime militia.
The Vietnam-Germany strategic partnership takes another step forward
A growing congruence of interests has prompted the two nations to expand their strategic partnership into the realm of defense and security cooperation.
Vietnam returns remains of two missing US soldiers
At a solemn handover ceremony held Tuesday, Vietnam handed over two sets of remains believed to belong to American soldiers who died in the Vietnam War.
Vietnam warship takes part in ASEAN – Russia naval drills
The first-ever joint naval exercise between Russia and Southeast Asia is being held off the Indonesian coast, and Vietnam has sent its frigate HQ-012 Ly Thai To.
Vietnamese warship participates in ASEAN – Russia naval drills
The frigate HQ-012 Ly Thai To has arrived in Indonesia to participate in the ARNEX joint exercise between ASEAN and Russia.
Japan, Vietnam look to cyber defense against China
Japan and Vietnam on Tuesday signed a cybersecurity agreement as the two Asian nations rapidly step up their military ties amid concerns over China’s growing assertiveness.
Vietnam construction continues at 3 South China Sea locations, images show
Vietnam is carrying out construction on three islands in the South China Sea at the same time, satellite images show.
Australia can count on Vietnam to support AUKUS
That only a handful of people in Canberra knew that the AUKUS pact was being negotiated is a minor concern for those living on China’s borders.
Vietnam Coast Guard commander sacked over dereliction of duty
Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Son has been dismissed as Commander of the Vietnam Coast Guard for violations of Party and government regulations that happened under his watch.
What’s next for Indonesia-Vietnam defense relations ?
The second iteration of a new defense policy dialogue highlighted some of the ongoing and future developments in the two nations’ security ties.
What’s in the newly regionalized Japan-Vietnam defense partnership ?
Both sides have been gradually regionalizing their expanding bilateral security relationship, with broader implications for the Indo-Pacific.
Vietnam should ban films with ‘law-breaking’ themes
A major general has proposed films that promote « law-breaking » behavior or themes of selfishness and unpunished crimes should be banned in Vietnam.
Japan, Vietnam sign defence transfer deal amid China worries
Tokyo says the new deal elevates the Japan-Vietnam defence partnership to a ‘new level’.
In Vietnam’s COVID epicentre, ‘everyone is struggling to survive’
Overwhelmed hospitals and food shortages in Ho Chi Minh City as authorities extend total lockdown.
Vietnam expects 50,000 new virus cases in major manufacturing hub
Vietnam will deploy troops to industrial Binh Duong province, a major manufacturing hub in the Southeast Asian country, to help contain an expected 50,000 additional coronavirus infections there over the next two weeks, the government said on Thursday.
Vietnam deploys troops to enforce lockdown in largest city
Vietnam deployed soldiers to the streets of Ho Chi Minh City on Monday to help enforce a strict lockdown in the country’s biggest urban area and the current epicentre of its worst coronavirus outbreak to date.
Vietnam calls on army for food delivery ahead of lockdown
Vietnam’s government said it is sending troops to Ho Chi Minh City to help deliver food and aid to households as it further tightens restrictions on people’s movements amid a worsening surge of the coronavirus.