Troops

Fire breaks out in Tan Lieu commune. The blaze occurred on December 7 in Tan Lieu commune and then quickly spread to neighboring Nham Son commune and Neo town of the district due to the dry weather and strong winds. Having spotted the fire, the division and the school mobilized nearly 500 troops to rush to the scene to put out the fire. They created firebreaks to prevent the fire from further spreading. The fire is put under control. On December 9, the fire was put under control.  * On the same day, 50 troops of Brigade 170 of Naval Region 1 successfully supported local forces and people to fight a blaze in the forest of Ha Tu ward, Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province. The causes of the fires are now under investigation. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Troops help stamp out forest fires

The participating forces were also requested to closely follow developments of the storm and work with local authorities and agencies to double-check dams and important dyke sections in order to respond quickly to possible incidents and ensure safety for local people. Meanwhile, military units in storm-hit areas were urged to treat wounded people, inquire after families who lost their relatives during the storm, mobilize local forces and people to repair damaged roads, houses, telecommunications and irrigation systems, clean up the environment, and prevent possible epidemics.  a trawler fished out in Ha Tinh * The Vung Ang - Son Duong Port Border Guard Station under the Ha Tinh provincial Border Guard Command on July 18 successfully fished out three trawlers earlier sunk by strong waves and winds while docking in Son Duong port. After receiving the information about the sunk trawlers, the unit’s troops immediately contacted and inquired after the owners, namely Dao … [Read more...] about Efforts made to overcome disaster consequences

Vietnamese troops in a bomb and mine detection and clearance activity. PANO – The first conference of the Experts Working Group on Humanitarian Mine Action under the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM+) will take place in Vietnam in mid-2014. The General Department of Politics instructs its units to popularize, ensure security and order, and prepare artistic performances for the event. Earlier, an initiative to form an ADMM+ expert working group on humanitarian mine action to overcome the aftermath of bombs and mines left by wars and conflicts, put forward by Vietnam, was adopted by the second ADMM+ in August 2013 in Brunei. Of which, Vietnam and India are the first co-chairs of the group. Accordingly, the two countries built an action plan for the group in the 2014-2017 period, which was discussed in the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials' Meeting Working Group (ADSOM WG) and will be approved in the ASEAN Defence Senior Officials' Meeting-Plus (ADSOM+) at … [Read more...] about Experts on humanitarian mine action to gather in mid-2014

This conference aims to comprehensively assess the results attained by the Government in implementing the 11th Politburo’s Resolution No. 22-NQ/TW dated April 10, 2013 on international integration, and the 12th Party Central Committee’s Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW dated November 5, 2016  on effectively implementing the process of international integration and maintaining socio-political stability in the context of Vietnam’s participation in new-generation free trade agreements,” with a focus on the period of 2014-2019. The conference will also draw lessons and propose appropriate measures to strengthen international integration in the coming time. Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son granted reporter of the People’s Army Newspaper on the outcomes of the country’s international integration in recent years, with a focus on the defense and security fields. Reporter: What political, defense and security outcomes do you think the international … [Read more...] about International integration contributes to national defense and security

PANO – The Vietnam-Crossing Cycling Tournament – the Vietnam Defence Cup 2014 will take place from December 2nd to 16th, announced the organizers at a recent news briefing. Jointly organized by the People’s Army Newspaper, Vietnam Motor-Bicycle Sports Federation, the military telecom group of Viettel and local organs, the event is part of activities in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and the 25th anniversary of the whole people’s defence festive day. Cyclists in the "To Truong Son" cycling tournament 2012 During the 12-day tour, cyclists will go through 12 stages from Vietnam’s southernmost province of Ca Mau to the northern province of Cao Bang. The race starts in Ca Mau province, and main stages in Ca Mau, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Cao Bang will be broadcast live on a Vietnam Television Channel. The Hanoi Capital Command will work with public security and relevant forces to ensure safety, and … [Read more...] about Cycling tournament to celebrate Vietnam People’s Army anniversary