The Department of Homeland Security under the Ministry of Public Security was conferred the title “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” at a ceremony held on April 11 to mark its 80th traditional anniversary (April 18, 1946–2026).

The Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) Party Committee has seriously and comprehensively implemented the Politburo’s resolutions regarding national border safeguarding and national defence in cyberspace, heard a meeting in Hanoi on September 29.

It is necessary to early detect, fight and prevent attacks in cyberspace, heard a national symposium on ensuring national sovereignty in cyberspace held by the Ministry of Public Security and Su That (Truth) National Political Publishing House in Hanoi on December 8.

A webinar was held on October 18 for Vietnamese and Lao legislators to exchange experience in building the Law on Survey and Mapping, and the Law on National Border.

VOV.VN - Border guards operating in the northern province of Cao Bang said on July 16 that they have successfully detained 29 people who illegally entered the country from China.

VOV.VN - Police force in Binh Lieu district of Quang Ninh province stated on April 13 that they have successfully arrested a group consisting of eight suspects for assisting groups of people to illegally cross the country’s northern border to enter China.

Some foreign travel agencies are waiting for the reopening of national borders to prepare detailed plans to bring tourists to Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Individuals who commit administrative violations in national border management and protection will face a maximum fine of VND50 million (US$2,160) under a newly-issued decree.

VOV.VN - Border guards operating in the central province of Quang Binh on July 20 have arrested a Lao national attempting to smuggle a large amount of drugs into Vietnam.