Deployed border troops

The event was launched in celebration of the 132nd birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1989 - 2022) and the World Environment Day (June 5). One hundred and twenty outstanding photos were selected from 5,000 entries of professional and amateur photographers in the whole military for the exhibition. The organizing panel handed over one special, three first, ten second, 20 third, 31 consolation and 40 potential prizes to outstanding photos. Outstanding photos include “Chemical troops make great efforts for green environment to develop sustainably” by Vuong Minh Hung from the Chemical Corps, or “For a green Vietnam” by Ngo Viet Trung from the People’s Army Newspaper. The photos display the military’s activities in protecting the environment, reducing impacts of climate change and overcoming consequences of the environmental troubles. Through the exhibition, the organizing panel hoped to introduce practical activities of the whole military in protecting the … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition highlights military troops’ response to environment protection

During the course, trainees were equipped with contents on carrying out criminal investigation and dealing with administrative violation, basic knowledge in the fight against human trafficking, preventing and fighting drug-related crimes, and investigating progresses and policies for border guards in charge of reconnaissance tasks. Senior Colonel Dao Viet Hung, Commanding Officer of the Dak Lak provincial Border Guard Command, underlined the complicated crime situation along the shared border, especially in the fields of deforestation, illegal forest land violation, drug smuggling and using, illegal exit-entry, and border regulation violation. In order to effectively fight these social vices, Senior Colonel Dao Viet Hung emphasized that border guards should further promote their political stance and competence, contributing to maintaining political security, social order and safety in border areas. Translated by Minh Anh … [Read more...] about Border guards trained to fight crimes

The agreement was reached during the meeting between Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang and his Cambodian counterpart General Tea Banh at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Ministry of National Defense (MND) on May 23. At the reception for General Tea Banh, who is also Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, the Vietnamese defense chief expressed his delight at the success of the first Vietnam - Cambodia border defense friendship exchange, confirming that it importantly contributed to promoting the solidarity and friendship between the two countries. General Giang congratulated Cambodia on hosting the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) next year, and the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense on the successful organization of the freshly-concluded ASEAN Defense Senior Officials’ Meeting (ADSOM) and ADSOM Plus. Stressing that the Vietnamese MND will continue to closely cooperate and support the Cambodian counterpart in assuming the role of ASEAN Chair in 2022, General Giang … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Cambodia to strengthen defense cooperation

During the visit, Senior Colonel Le Van Trung, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the Thanh Hoa provincial Military Command, briefed the delegation on the unit’s task performance over the past time. Accordingly, the unit’s Party Committee and Chain-of-Command embraced higher levels’ instructions and resolutions on implementing democratic regulations at the grassroots level in 2021 and five beginning months of 2022. The unit’ leadership paid much attention to raising personnel’s awareness of democratic regulations and building strong Party organizations and comprehensive strong units. Last year, 26 collectives of the unit were awarded with the “Determine to win” title, five groups received the emulation flags of Military Region 4 and the provincial military command was honored with the emulation flag of the Government. Speaking at the working session with the Thanh Hoa provincial Military Command, Major General Nguyen Van Gau, who is also Deputy … [Read more...] about CMC inspects implementation of democratic regulations in Thanh Hoa

At the talk, the military commands of the two provinces updated each other on the socio-economic, defense-security situations in 2021 and the first quarter of 2022, and reviewed their coordination in military-defense task performance over the past time. In particular, in 2021, the two sides maintained information exchange and promoted dissemination among local people of information about the traditional relationship between the two parties, states, and peoples, as well as regulations and border restrictions signed by the two countries. Additionally, the two military commands coordinated with each other to prevent and control the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing immigration issues, maintaining security, social order and safety in the shared borderline, and combating cross-border crimes. Since 2020, the Thanh Hoa provincial Military Command has presented anti-COVID-19 medical supplies and equipment, worth more than VND 2.5 billion, to the Houaphanh provincial Military Command and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese and Lao military units promote defense cooperation

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham Vietnam) held a press conference on the Green Economy Forum & Exhibition 2022 on May 24 The “Green Economy Forum & Exhibition (GEFE) 2022” will take place from November 28 to 30 in Ho Chi Minh City. Delegates attend the press conference. Photo: EuroCham Vietnam At the press conference, EuroCham Vietnam members said that the goal of the event is to support Vietnam in fulfilling its COP26 commitments and the socio-economic development goals specified in its National Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030. EuroCham encourages both foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam and Vietnamese businesses to commit to a green growth roadmap. Tim Evans, CEO of HSBC, a member of the EuroCham Vietnam valued the Government of Vietnam’s determination in implementing the Strategy for the 2021-2030 period. Vietnam has gained some "green economy" achievements in comparison with some regional countries, he said. Some … [Read more...] about Green Economy Forum & Exhibition 2022 gathers sustainable initiatives for Vietnam