Russia and Vietnam: An alliance of convenience
Moscow’s interests in Hanoi’s arms and oil make for a tricky strategic juggling act with Beijing.
US defence chief visits Vietnam to shore up support in Asia
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in Vietnam looking to bolster security ties with Hanoi, one of several Southeast Asian nations embroiled in a dispute over the South China Sea.
The US military should return to Vietnam
Recent conditions—and China’s provocative actions—have set the stage for a new relationship.
How Vietnam’s ‘influencer’ army wages information warfare on Facebook
In Vietnam, where the state is fighting a fierce online battle against political dissent, social media « influencers » are more likely to be soldiers than celebrities.
Vietnam’s strategic interests in the South China Sea : Challenges and options
According to the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, Vietnam is strengthening its maritime militia. Though the figures appear to be exaggerated, Vietnam’s action is propelled by the escalating Chinese aggressive activities.
Vietnam stance on East Sea dispute : Be humble but firm
« No Vietnamese leader has any intention of making concessions to China on sovereignty, » former Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh has said unequivocally.
Why Vietnam needs to adopt a biological defense strategy
Despite its initial success, COVID-19 has revealed Vietnam’s lack of preparedness for biological threats.
US to sell trainer aircraft to Vietnam
The U.S. has agreed to sell T-6 trainer aircraft to Vietnam to help improve pilot training, Pacific Air Forces Commander Kenneth Wilsbach said on Friday.
How Vietnamese army’s rising influence in politics reflects South China Sea security concerns
What does the election of two top generals to the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam mean for the country’s political, economic and foreign policy prospects? The Vietnam People’s Army has also deepened its influence through significant business interests,…
Vietnam tightens security along Cambodia border amid Covid-19 fears
Vietnam sent 314 military personnel to the Cambodia border Sunday to prevent illegal entry into the country as the latter experiences a spike in Covid-19 cases.
Chinese minister stresses importance of defense cooperation with Vietnam
Chinese Defense Minister and State Councilor Senior Lieutenant General Wei Fenghe is visiting Vietnam with a high-level military delegation to strengthen bilateral relations.
South China Sea: Vietnam building up its maritime militia, magazine says
Activities in waters near Hainan, Paracel and Spratly islands have ‘threatened China’s maritime law enforcement and national defence security’, Naval and Merchant Ships says Matter must be ‘taken seriously and dealt with in a timely manner’, it says
Will Vietnam decide the fate of the South China Sea ?
It’s no friend of either the US or China – now both are vying for this country to “back a winner” in the South China Sea.
One more high-speed patrol vessel built with Indian assistance launched
The Ministry of National Defense Monday launched one high-speed patrol boat built with India technical and financial assistance and held the keel-laying ceremony for another.
Vietnam ready for combat in South China Sea as naval ships swarm region
China’s muscling in with missile boats. The Philippines is sending over aircraft. Now another play has laid a stake in the South China Sea.
China’s gray zone tactics show it’s not acting in good faith
China is using militia-run fishing vessels to maintain its illegal presence and exert control over East Sea territory without resorting to direct confrontation, an expert says.
Is Vietnam open to Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy ?
As soon as he took office in 2017, former US president Donald Trump adopted the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) strategy to maintain US influence and presence in the region and restrain China. Trump’s then US secretary of defense James…
Vietnam, Philippines fortify South China Sea bases
Positions in disputed waters are being strengthened by both countries to counter China’s territorial claims
South China Sea : Vietnam builds up defences against Beijing in Spratly islands
Emplacements for air and coastal defence systems installed on most of its bases in the disputed archipelago to ‘ensure it can strike Chinese facilities’ Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative says the most significant upgrades in the past two years have been…
Vietnam appoints military officer as propaganda chief
Nguyen Trong Nghia previously oversaw the creation of a 10,000-strong army cyber unit to combat anti-government sentiment online.
Czech aircraft maker boosts Asian presence with Vietnam jet trainer deal
Securing the first Asian customer for its latest product, Czech aircraft maker Aero Vodochody has signed a contract to sell 12 L-39NG jet trainers to Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence.
Vietnam to investigate China’s missile base near its border
Vietnam will verify whether China is completing a surface-to-air missile base about 20 km away from the Vietnamese border, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said Thursday.
US warship sails near South China Sea islands
A US warship sailed near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Friday in a freedom of navigation operation, the U.S. Navy said.
India, Vietnam to intensify military exchanges
‘Our partnership can make a significant contribution in maintaining stability and peace in the region,’ says Modi
Vietnam’s sole military ally
The country’s longstanding ties with its neighbor Laos constitute an alliance in everything but name.
First three volunteers injected with Vietnam Covid-19 vaccine all healthy
The first three volunteers to receive a dose of Nanocovax, Vietnam’s first Covid-19 vaccine, are in stable condition three days after injection.