National Defence Journal

Wednesday, February 04, 2026, 17:07 (GMT+7)

Tuesday, June 02, 2015, 10:55 (GMT+7)
Defence Minister General Phung Quang Thanh held talks with visiting US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter in Hanoi on June 1, during which both sides agreed defence cooperation during the past time has met the requirement of the MoU on this field signed in 2011 between the two countries.

US Secretary of Defence visits Vietnam

Monday, June 01, 2015, 11:25 (GMT+7)
US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter currently is on his official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnamese defence minister Phung Quang Thanh

Shangri La-14: Numerous initiatives proposed to ensure regional security

Sunday, May 31, 2015, 20:55 (GMT+7)
An array of initiatives have been proposed by many countries to ensure regional security on May 30 - the first working day of the 14 th Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore.

US defence secretary to visit Vietnam

Friday, May 29, 2015, 09:03 (GMT+7)
US Secretary of Defence Ashton Carter will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 31 to June 2 at the invitation of his Vietnamese counterpart Phung Quang Thanh

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Highlights

The entire Army is determined to successfully carry out the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and deputies to the People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term

Under all conditions and circumstances, the entire armed forces must deeply internalise the spirit of proactiveness, determination, and resolute action, ensuring that there is no passivity or surprise in any situation, so that the election is conducted successfully and truly becomes a “great festival of the entire people.”