The ground forces of Vietnam and China are conducting their first joint training exercise in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from July 21 to 30.

VOV.VN - Military units must take swift and decisive action to prepare for the imminent arrival of Typhoon Wipha, aiming to protect the lives and property of the people, the State, and the armed forces, while minimising storm-related damage, according to a directive from the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army.

VOV.VN - More than 15,000 military and police personnel participated in a large-scale combined rehearsal on July 17, marking a key preparation milestone ahead of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2.

VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong, Chairman of the National Defence and Security Council presided over a ceremony to present decisions on promotions to the ranks of General and Senior Lieutenant General for senior officers of the Vietnam People’s Army and the People’s Public Security Forces on the morning of July 14 at Hanoi-based Presidential Palace.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Bulgaria Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet has affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening traditional friendships, while Bulgarian Minister of Defence Atanas Zapryanov has highlighted Vietnam’s role as a bridge for expanding ties with ASEAN.

VOV.VN - Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Minister of National Defence of Vietnam, paid a courtesy call on Lao Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Khamliang Outhakaysone on the morning of July 10 as part of a Vietnamese delegation accompanying Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on his official visit

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered remarks at the national military-political conference held by the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence on July 2.

A delegation from 108 Military Central Hospital led by its Director - Major General, Professor, Dr Le Huu Song - concluded a productive working visit to the UK from June 10 to 13, advancing strategic medical partnerships with top UK institutions.

VOV.VN - Authorities of Hanoi discussed preparations on June 11 for a grand ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day, including a military parade with the participation of approximately 40,000 people.

VOV.VN - On June 4 evening, Saigon Railway Station stood still in a moment filled with emotion as more than 660 officers and soldiers boarded a train to Hanoi to continue training in preparation for the national military parade celebrating the 80 years of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.