VOV.VN - Senior Vietnamese Party and State leaders paid a floral tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi on December 20 in celebration of the Vietnam People’s Army’s 80th founding anniversary and the 35th All-People National Defense Day (December 22).

VOV.VN - The Coast Guard forces of Vietnam and India on December 20 conducted a joint search and rescue and maritime incident response exercise in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Kerala, South India.

Japan has invested in 5,369 projects worth US$76.76 billion in Vietnam as of the end of the second quarter this year, making it the third largest foreign investor in the country, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van told the 9th Vietnam-Japan Conference on Construction in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - A grand ceremony was solemnly held at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on December 20 to mark the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22, 1944 – 2024) and the 35th Anniversary of All-People National Defense Day (December 22, 1989 – 2024).

VOV.VN - Strong performances in the 2024 ASEAN Cup have propelled Vietnam’s national football team up the December 2024 FIFA rankings.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam on December 19 received Chinese Defense Minister Admiral Dong Jun who is in Hanoi for celebrations marking 80 years of the Vietnam People’s Army.

VOV.VN - Vietnam reaffirms its commitment to playing an active, constructive, and responsible role in promoting the shared goals of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and ensuring the better enjoyment of rights for all people worldwide.

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.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article titled “The Vietnam People’s Army - The Pride of the Nation” highlighting the army’s historical significance and glorious tradition as well as its remarkable military achievements, alongside strategic visions for the army on its 80 anniversary this year.

VOV.VN - Su-30MK2 fighter jets on December 19 put on an impressive display at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024, performing a high-class barrel roll while releasing decoy flares in the skies above Hanoi.