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Major General Dang Hong Trien, General Director of the Vietnam - Russia Tropical Center, speaks at the event. |
During the conference, delegates reviewed the Center’s military and defense task performance in the first half of 2026 and outlined key tasks for the second half.
The report delivered at the event emphasized that in the first six months of this year, the Center effectively implemented and comprehensively fulfilled all assignments while carrying out 133 science and technology research projects, including 51 joint Vietnam - Russia projects and 82 projects undertaken by the Vietnamese side, comprising four national-level projects, four Ministry of National Defense projects, and more than 70 grassroots-level projects.
These research projects have delivered significant scientific and practical value, effectively supporting military and defense missions and national socio-economic development. A number of scientific products are currently undergoing field trials at military units and demonstrate strong potential for practical application. The production and supply of scientific products to corps and army corps continued to grow, while scientific and technological cooperation was further expanded.
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An overview of the conference |
During the reviewed period, the Center published 48 international papers in SCIE-, Scopus- and VAK-indexed journals, 19 domestic papers, and had three patent applications formally accepted.
Notably, the Center restructured its personnel organization in realizing the Minister of National Defense’s decision. This represents a major breakthrough, providing a solid foundation for the Center’s development in the new phase.
In the second half of the year, the Center will continue implementing its scientific research agenda as planned, accelerate the application and transfer of research outcomes into practice in support of military and defense task implementation and socio-economic development, enhance the quality of international cooperation, promote innovation and digital transformation, and maximize the effectiveness of its newly restructured organization.
At the conference, Senior Colonel Nguyen Khac Thang, Secretary of the Party Committee, Deputy General Director, and Chairman of the Center’s Emulation and Commendation Council, launched an emulation movement to successfully accomplish military and defense tasks for the 2026-2030 period, in line with the Resolutions of the 14th National Party Congress and the 12th Military Party Congress.
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Outstanding collectives and individuals awarded |
On this occasion, authorized by the Minister of National Defense, the Center’s leadership announced commendation decisions and presented awards to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in duty performance.
Translated by Mai Huong