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.

VOV.VN - Military bands from Cambodia, China, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam took part in the 2024 Military Band Exchange held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on December 19 evening.

VOV.VN - Military training and patrol aircraft TP-150 manufactured in Vietnam is being showcased for the first time at the Vietnam International Defense Exhibition 2024 that opened in Hanoi on December 19.

VOV.VN - Vietnam and Belarus signed documents to boost bilateral defense cooperation following talks in Hanoi on December 17 between the two defense chiefs of both countries.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is expected to establish six hospitals meeting international standards to enhance the quality of healthcare services and meet the growing health needs of its population.

VOV.VN - Vietnam will display several modern weapons and military equipment at the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 due to take place in Hanoi from December 19 to 22.

The Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence paid homage to and reported the army’s achievements to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on December 14, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and 35th anniversary of the All-People Defence Festival (December 22).

Party General Secretary To Lam has hailed the significant role of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) as the Party's strategic advisory body that directs, guides, and directly implements integrated solutions to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Party-related and political works within the military.

A memorial service was held on December 8 in Ho Chi Minh City for 12 soldiers who lost their lives during a military exercise in the southern province of Dong Nai five days ago.

The Military Region 7 organised a defence exercise under harsh weather conditions and in complex terrain from December 1-4.