Vietnam – Germany defence relations have entered a new phase, marked by expanded military cooperation, said Vietnamese Defence Attaché to Germany Colonel Nguyen Tuan Minh.

The ASEAN Military Music Exchange 2024 opened in Hanoi on December 19 under the theme “Music Connecting Friendship" as part of activities to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and 35 years of the All-People’s Defence Festival.

An art programme featuring performances of artists and students from the Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school took place in the Lao capital of Vientiane on December 19, marking the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival.

With bilateral trade hitting US$7.1 billion in the first 11 months of this year, Brazil remains Vietnam's largest trading partner in Latin America, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to the Latin American nation Bui Van Nghi.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received a delegation of aerospace, defence and security companies under the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) in Hanoi on December 18.

Defence collaboration is an important pillar in the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed on December 18.

Defence cooperation plays an important role in the overall ties between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, stated Vietnamese Ambassador to the European country Duong Hoai Nam, pointing to numerous opportunities for the two sides to further promote collaboration in this field.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Italy and the Vietnamese Defence Attaché Office in Spain and Italy have jointly organised a ceremony in Rome to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and the 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22).

Ensuring security and order must contribute to expanding space for development and strongly promoting investment, production, and business activities; create the most favourable conditions for all lawful activities, thus boosting the national growth and improving people's lives.

To ensure best preparations for the upcoming Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, the armed forces involved are intensifying their rehearsals for the opening ceremony, which promises an impressive and captivating spectacle.