Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. General Nguyen Tan Cuong (right) hosts visiting Chief of Staff of the Japan Air Self-Defence Force General Izutsu Shunji in Hanoi on June 28. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lt. General Nguyen Tan Cuong hosted a reception for visiting Chief of Staff of the Japan Air Self-Defence Force General Izutsu Shunji in Hanoi on June 28. With the Vietnam – Japan strategic partnership growing strong, the bilateral defence ties have seen steady development and made a critical pillar of the two countries’ relations, said Cuong, who is also Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA). He highlighted the Joint Vision Statement on Defence Cooperation signed between the two countries in 2018, saying it has been helping lift the bilateral defence partnership to a new height. He also highly spoke of the assistance provided by the Japanese Ministry of Defence in capacity building to Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan seek stronger ties in air defence
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Vietnam attends Turkey security, defence expo
Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan (right), Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, attends security and defence exhibition SEDEC 2022 in Ankara from June 28 – 30. (Photo: qdnd.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, attended security and defence exhibition SEDEC 2022 in Ankara from June 28 – 30. The SEDEC, one of the largest of its kind in Western Asia, is held biennially under the patronage of the Turkish Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB). This year’s event brought together more than 300 exhibitors in defence and security industries from 51 countries. It featured not only exhibitions but also symposiums in domestic security, border security, information and cyber security as well as business meetings. On his trip, Tan met with SSB head Ismail Demir and head of SEDEC 2022 organising committee Hilal Unal to learn Turkey ’s experience in holding international defence … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends Turkey security, defence expo
General Department II’s affiliate receives noble order
At the event, delegates reminisced about the glorious tradition of Department 11 over the past four decades. Under the close leadership and direction of the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, and the General Department II, Department 11 has over the past time consolidated personnel organization, and developed an elite, compact, strong and effective force. Its cadres and employees have upheld the qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers, been brave, clever, creative, and gained various outstanding feats-of-arms, contributing to the national liberation, reunification, construction and defense cause. With great achievements, the department and its staff have been honored with a number of noble orders and the Hero of the People’s Armed Forces title. This year, the department has been awarded with the first-class Fatherland Protection Order. On behalf of the Ministry of National Defense’s leadership, Lt. Gen. Nguyen Trong Binh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of … [Read more...] about General Department II’s affiliate receives noble order
Ministry of Public Security provides more information about cases of public concern
At the press conference (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Competent agencies have launched criminal proceedings against 10 people for “giving and receiving bribery" relating to the case at the Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with tens of billions of VND, and hundreds of thousands of USD involved, heard a press conference on June 30. According to the Investigation Police Agency under the Ministry of Public Security, the case is still under investigation. In late January, the Ministry of Public Security prosecuted Nguyen Thi Huong Lan, head of the Consular Department ; Do Hoang Tung, deputy head of the department; Le Tuan Anh, chief of the department’s office; and Luu Tuan Dung, deputy head of the citizen protection desk at the department, for “receiving bribery.” On March 25, the ministry prosecuted and arrested Hoang Dieu Mo, General Director of An Binh Commercial, Tourism and Aviation Services Co., Ltd for “giving bribery.” To Anh Dung, Deputy … [Read more...] about Ministry of Public Security provides more information about cases of public concern
VVMI synchronizes coal mining with environmental protection
Human resources readiness In 2021, the corporation spent VND56.5 billion on operating a misting system against dust, treating mining and domestic wastewater, planting trees, dredging sumps and renovating the environmental landscape at production sites. The corporation also built works to prevent and minimize damage from heavy rains and storms, such as dredging streams, ditches and sewers; digging sumps; repairing warehouses, and testing electrical equipment, as well as procuring materials and equipment and maintaining high alert in case of heavy rains and storms. “The Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Rescue of the corporation and other member units have well prepared for the task, always having a group on duty around the clock until the storms end and are always ready to deal with arising problems. In addition, the corporation has also closely coordinated with local authorities in dealing with impacts on trees, crops and properties caused by storms to the … [Read more...] about VVMI synchronizes coal mining with environmental protection
Army’s Political Commissar visits veterans
PANO – A high-ranking delegation of the General Department of Politics, led by Standing Member of the Central Military Commission and Chief of the General Department of Politics, Senior Lieutenant General Ngo Xuan Lich, paid a working visit to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association on December 6 th . Lieutenant General Tran Hanh, Chairman of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association; Vice-Chairmen of the Association and other leaders of the Association, warmly received the delegation of the General Department of Politics. At the meeting, on behalf of the Central Military Commission, Senior Lieutenant General Ngo Xuan Lich briefed leaders of the Vietnam Veterans’ Association on some outstanding results of the leadership and implementation of the Party and political works of Party organizations at all levels across the Army over the past time. The Chief of the General Department of Politics said that the Central Military Commission’s criticism and self-criticism … [Read more...] about Army’s Political Commissar visits veterans