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.
Vietnam starts human trial of coronavirus vaccine
A Vietnamese pharmaceutical company began testing a coronavirus vaccine on volunteers in Hanoi on Thursday, as developing countries jostle with richer nations to access affordable inoculations.
Understanding Vietnam’s military modernization efforts
The country’s armed forces have come a long way since the years following the Vietnam War.
Japan to export defense tech to Vietnam under new agreement
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, in his first overseas summit since taking office last month, agreed with his Vietnamese counterpart to step up defense and security cooperation in the face of China’s expanding influence in the region.
Vietnam’s war against COVID-19
Vietnam’s campaign against COVID-19 is infused with military imagery, playing into existing strands of national identity.
Vietnam : Devastating landslides hit army camp
Heavy flooding and landslides have hit central Vietnam for more than a week. Rescue workers faced a dangerous situation, after 13 of them died trying to reach those trapped in the mud.
Japan to sign agreement allowing arms exports to Vietnam, report says
Japan plans to sign an agreement with Vietnam to allow it to export defense equipment and technology to the country, part of a move to strengthen defense capabilities of Indo-Pacific nations to counter Chinese maritime advances, the Nikkei newspaper reported…
Vietnam tank crew crowned champion at International Army Games in Russia
Vietnam has won the final round in Group 2 of the Tank Biathlon competition at the ongoing International Army Games in Russia.
Evolution of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Control Over the Military
Over the last three decades, the CPV has gradually institutionalized its control over the armed forces.
Vietnam condemns new Chinese military drills in South China Sea
Vietnam on Wednesday accused China of violating its sovereignty by conducting military drills in a disputed part of the South China Sea and said Beijing’s actions were “complicating” negotiations on establishing a code of conduct in the region.
Vietnam tank crew loses on technicality at International Army Games
Vietnam crossed the finish line first in the Tank Biathlon competition in Russia on Monday but was placed second due to “technical mistakes.”
Vietnam says Chinese bomber on disputed Paracel islands ‘jeopardises peace’
The presence of Chinese bombers on the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea « jeopardises peace », Vietnam’s foreign ministry said on Thursday, in another sign of disapproval in the region of Beijing’s increased defence activities.
Japan and Vietnam ink first patrol ship deal as South China Sea row heats up
Japan has signed a ¥36.6 billion ($345 million) loan agreement with Vietnam to provide the Southeast Asian country with six patrol boats to boost its maritime law enforcement capabilities, as Beijing steps up its claims in the South China Sea.
US, Vietnam ties have never been better
Former battlefield foes celebrated 25-year anniversary of relations with high mutual praise and a joint eye on China
After Hong Kong, now China provokes Vietnam
A Chinese Coast Guard ship has once again shown up at Vanguard Bank in the South China Sea, a known flashpoint between Vietnam and China, as per data cited by vessel-tracking software.