Archipelago and Border
22/04/2026
Viet Nam–China border forces hold talks, confer Friendship Envoy title
Delegations from Viet Nam’s four border guard stations, namely Lao Cai International Border Gate, Bat Xat, Muong Khuong, Pha Long, in Lao Cai province, and Hekou Immigration Border Inspection Station of China, held talks on April 22 and presented the Viet Nam–China Friendship Envoy title for the first quarter of 2026.
20/03/2026
10th Viet Nam - China border defence friendship exchange wraps up
Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and his Chinese counterpart, Sen. Lieut. Gen Dong Jun visited the “Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea” historical site and the Fangchenggang International Medical Opening-up Pilot Zone on March 19, as part of the 10th Viet Nam-China border defence friendship exchange.
20/03/2026
10th Viet Nam - China border defence friendship exchange wraps up
Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and his Chinese counterpart, Sen. Lieut. Gen Dong Jun visited the “Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea” historical site and the Fangchenggang International Medical Opening-up Pilot Zone on March 19, as part of the 10th Viet Nam-China border defence friendship exchange.
24/02/2026
Naval Ship 016 – Quang Trung departs for Australia for Kakadu 2026
Naval Ship 016 – Quang Trung of Brigade 162, Naval Region 4, left Cam Ranh Port on February 23 for Sydney to join the International Fleet Review commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy and the multilateral Kakadu naval exercise 2026.
02/02/2026
Quy Nhon wins ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026
Quy Nhon in Gia Lai province has been honoured with the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026, marking the third time it has received this prestigious regional recognition, according to Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee.
28/01/2026
Viet Nam Navy participates in Multilateral Naval Exercise MILAN 2026 in India
On the morning of January 28, at the naval port of Brigade 171, Ship 17 of Brigade 171, Naval Region 2, together with the working delegation of the Viet Nam People’s Navy, departed to begin the voyage to participate in activities within the framework of the Multilateral Naval Exercise MILAN 2026 in India. Colonel Le Dinh Nghi, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Region, serves as Head of the working delegation.
21/01/2026
Coast guard officers and soldiers place full confidence in 14th National Party Congress
Amid the lively emulation atmosphere as the whole country looks towards the 14th National Party Congress, officers and soldiers of the Viet Nam Coast Guard from the mainland to ships on duty at sea continue to uphold a strong sense of responsibility, maintaining a high state of combat readiness to ensure they are not caught off guard by any situation at sea.
20/01/2026
Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel pays courtesy visit to Da Nang
During the visit, Japanese officers and sailors are scheduled to pay courtesy calls on leaders of the Da Nang People’s Committee, the director of the regional maritime search and rescue coordination centre No. 2, and the Commander of Coast Guard Region 2, as well as visit local cultural and tourist sites.
26/12/2025
Vietnamese, Chinese soldiers conduct joint border patrol
The patrol was carried out in two time frames, lasting a total of seven hours. During the operation, both sides deployed three working teams with 48 officers and soldiers, used six vehicles, held 12 on-site meetings, distributed 300 information leaflets, provided outreach to 300 border residents, and patrolled a total distance of 150 km.
25/12/2025
Quang Ngai province records positive progress in combating IUU fishing
Enhanced communication, guidance, and coordinated enforcement with strict handling of violations related to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing have helped raise fishermen’s awareness and generated positive changes in IUU prevention efforts in central Quang Ngai province.
24/12/2025
Quy Nhon named among world’s top destinations for 2026
In its latest publication “Best in Travel 2026”, the world-renowned travel magazine Lonely Planet has released a list of the 25 best destinations worldwide for 2026, including Quy Nhon of Viet Nam, which was described as “the best for coastal adventures and delicious seafood”.
24/12/2025
Central Steering Committee for People's Air Defence established
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 22 signed a decision on the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence (the Steering Committee).
Archipelago and Border
22/04/2026
Viet Nam–China border forces hold talks, confer Friendship Envoy title
Delegations from Viet Nam’s four border guard stations, namely Lao Cai International Border Gate, Bat Xat, Muong Khuong, Pha Long, in Lao Cai province, and Hekou Immigration Border Inspection Station of China, held talks on April 22 and presented the Viet Nam–China Friendship Envoy title for the first quarter of 2026.
20/03/2026
10th Viet Nam - China border defence friendship exchange wraps up
Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and his Chinese counterpart, Sen. Lieut. Gen Dong Jun visited the “Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea” historical site and the Fangchenggang International Medical Opening-up Pilot Zone on March 19, as part of the 10th Viet Nam-China border defence friendship exchange.
20/03/2026
10th Viet Nam - China border defence friendship exchange wraps up
Vietnamese Minister of National Defence Gen. Phan Van Giang and his Chinese counterpart, Sen. Lieut. Gen Dong Jun visited the “Ho Chi Minh Trail at Sea” historical site and the Fangchenggang International Medical Opening-up Pilot Zone on March 19, as part of the 10th Viet Nam-China border defence friendship exchange.
24/02/2026
Naval Ship 016 – Quang Trung departs for Australia for Kakadu 2026
Naval Ship 016 – Quang Trung of Brigade 162, Naval Region 4, left Cam Ranh Port on February 23 for Sydney to join the International Fleet Review commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy and the multilateral Kakadu naval exercise 2026.
02/02/2026
Quy Nhon wins ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026
Quy Nhon in Gia Lai province has been honoured with the ASEAN Clean Tourist City Award 2026, marking the third time it has received this prestigious regional recognition, according to Nguyen Thi Thanh Lich, Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee.
28/01/2026
Viet Nam Navy participates in Multilateral Naval Exercise MILAN 2026 in India
On the morning of January 28, at the naval port of Brigade 171, Ship 17 of Brigade 171, Naval Region 2, together with the working delegation of the Viet Nam People’s Navy, departed to begin the voyage to participate in activities within the framework of the Multilateral Naval Exercise MILAN 2026 in India. Colonel Le Dinh Nghi, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Region, serves as Head of the working delegation.
21/01/2026
Coast guard officers and soldiers place full confidence in 14th National Party Congress
Amid the lively emulation atmosphere as the whole country looks towards the 14th National Party Congress, officers and soldiers of the Viet Nam Coast Guard from the mainland to ships on duty at sea continue to uphold a strong sense of responsibility, maintaining a high state of combat readiness to ensure they are not caught off guard by any situation at sea.
20/01/2026
Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel pays courtesy visit to Da Nang
During the visit, Japanese officers and sailors are scheduled to pay courtesy calls on leaders of the Da Nang People’s Committee, the director of the regional maritime search and rescue coordination centre No. 2, and the Commander of Coast Guard Region 2, as well as visit local cultural and tourist sites.
26/12/2025
Vietnamese, Chinese soldiers conduct joint border patrol
The patrol was carried out in two time frames, lasting a total of seven hours. During the operation, both sides deployed three working teams with 48 officers and soldiers, used six vehicles, held 12 on-site meetings, distributed 300 information leaflets, provided outreach to 300 border residents, and patrolled a total distance of 150 km.
25/12/2025
Quang Ngai province records positive progress in combating IUU fishing
Enhanced communication, guidance, and coordinated enforcement with strict handling of violations related to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing have helped raise fishermen’s awareness and generated positive changes in IUU prevention efforts in central Quang Ngai province.
24/12/2025
Quy Nhon named among world’s top destinations for 2026
In its latest publication “Best in Travel 2026”, the world-renowned travel magazine Lonely Planet has released a list of the 25 best destinations worldwide for 2026, including Quy Nhon of Viet Nam, which was described as “the best for coastal adventures and delicious seafood”.
24/12/2025
Central Steering Committee for People's Air Defence established
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 22 signed a decision on the establishment of the Central Steering Committee for People’s Air Defence (the Steering Committee).
