Vietnamese engineering contingent determined to win 2021 Army Games

PANO – The Engineering Contingent of the Vietnam People’s Army is practicing and making final preparations for its third appearance in the International Army Games (Army Games). After witnessing Vietnamese engineers train at the training ground of Engineering Brigade 229 in Bac Ninh province, we, reporters from the People’s Army Newspaper, could feel their strong will, professionalism and determination to win the upcoming event. The 2021 Army Games is the third time the Vietnamese engineering contingent has competed in the event. At the two previous editions, the Vietnamese competitors won the bronze medal. PANO would like to introduce some photos of Vietnamese engineering troops’ training before leaving for the games. Translated by Tran Hoai

Hanoi conducts large-scale disinfection campaign to control COVID-19

27/07/2021 20:49
PANO - The Hanoi Capital Command on July 26, in coordination with the Chemical Corps, began a large-scale decontamination mission in a bid to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Particularly, the units sterilized the areas surrounding the Sword Lake in the old quarter, and major streets, namely Tran Hung Dao, Ly Thuong Kiet, Hai Ba Trung, and Phuc Tan and Chuong Duong wards. The PANO would like to introduce several photos reflecting the chemical troops’ task performance in Hanoi. Translated by Song Anh

Receiving COVID-19 vaccines throughout the night

26/07/2021 20:07
PANO – At 3:00 on July 25, Brigade 972 (Department of Transportation under the General Department of Logistics) safely transported and handed over 1.5 million doses of COVID-19 Moderna vaccine from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to the Southern Department of Health. The batch is part of the over 3 million doses of the Moderna vaccine granted by the US through the COVAX Facility. At present, the vaccine is considered a special good and the hope for people amid the complicated developments of the pandemic worldwide. Therefore, to ensure vaccine preservation, at midnight, the unit sent three Hyundai HD260 vehicles to Tan Son Nhat International Airport to transport the vaccine to a gathering place. The People’s Army Newspaper would like to present some images of the troops transporting the vaccine Translated by Minh Anh

Vietnamese snipers in advanced training for Army Games 2021

25/07/2021 20:45
PANO – Members of the Vietnamese sniper team are in advanced training in preparation for the International Army Games 2021 (Army Games 2021). With high determination, the host of the “Sniper Frontier” competition of Army Games 2021 has tried its best to improve its results in each shooting lesson. The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce some images of the Vietnamese sniper team in training. Translated by Trung Thanh

Vietnamese topographers in training for Army Games 2021

24/07/2021 20:31
PANO – These days, members of the Vietnamese Meridian Team from the Cartography Department under the General Staff are promptly preparing for their first participation in the “Meridian” contest of the International Army Games (Army Games). In the “Meridian” contest, participating teams will compete in three stages, including “Weapons Practice,” “Azimuth” and “Topographic Quadrathlon.” All competition contents in the contest are challenging, as they require not only competitors’ in-depth knowledge of terrains and the ability to analyze data, but also physical strength to move on rugged terrains while carrying equipment and weapons. In the “Azimuth” stage, after receiving the order from the chief of the topographic survey crew, members make calculations and move swiftly through rugged terrains to pass all intermediate checkpoints. One of the most challenging tasks for Vietnamese competitors is to glue pieces of a cut topographic map back together. In this part, topographic maps are cut into small pieces, and competitors must reassemble them in the shortest amount of time possible. PANO would like to introduce photos reflecting the Vietnamese team’s advanced training for the upcoming event. Translated by Tran Hoai

Servicewomen train for Army Games 2021

20/07/2021 21:42
PANO – Like other male teammates, servicewomen of the Vietnamese Military Medical Team are promptly training in preparation for the upcoming International Army Games 2021 (Army Games 2021). PANO would like to introduce some photos reflecting medical servicewomen training hard for the international event these days before heading overseas to compete at the Army Games 2021. Translated by Song Anh

Vietnamese chemical troops ready to compete at 2021 Army Games

19/07/2021 20:45
PANO – All members of the chemical contingent that will participate in the 2021 International Army Games (Army Games 2021) are training hard in preparation for the event. To get the best results in the games, each member is required to perform accurate moves, showcase great performance skills, and together complete the test in the shortest amount of time. To get this done, their trainers conduct training to improve their physical strength. As the Vietnamese chemical force has taken part in the Army Games two times already, this year’s competitors and their coaches have learnt valuable experience and lessons from the previous ones. With solidarity and flexibility, this year’s chemical contingent is determined to surmount all difficulties to achieve the best possible results. The PANO would like to introduce photos of the chemical troops in training at the Mo Chen training ground (Hanoi). Translated by Quynh Oanh

"Emergency Area" Team hones skills

17/07/2021 18:35
PANO - These days, despite scorching sun, members of the "Emergency Area" Team which will participate in the upcoming Army Games 2021 still train hard to hone their skills at National Military Training Center No.4 in Hanoi. Each exercise, lasting from 40 to 60 minutes, comprises dozens of different contents, requiring members of the team to have physical fitness, professional expertise and coordination skills. The PANO would like to introduce several photos of the team’s hard training. Translated by Mai Huong

Artillery team active in training for 2021 Army Games

17/07/2021 08:19
PANO – Amid hot and sunny weather, members of the Vietnamese artillery team are active in training in preparation for the 2021 International Army Games (2021 Army Games). They are practicing special training contents at a combined training ground in Vinh Phuc province. The best artillery batteries will be selected to represent the Vietnam People’s Army in the games. The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce several images featuring the artillery team in training. Translated by Trung Thanh

Signal team prepares for Army Games 2021

14/07/2021 20:50
PANO – With the motto “Nothing is Impossible” members of the signal team to participate in the International Army Games 2021 (Army Games 2021) are training hard in preparation for the games. All members of the team are determined to achieve the best possible results. PANO would like to introduce photos of signal troops training for the upcoming games. Translated by Tran Hoai

Fast-paced and slow-living lifestyle in Vietnam’s largest economic hub in close-up

13/07/2021 19:06
PANO - On the first days of exercising social distancing measures according to the Prime Minister’s Directive No.16, the majority of the people in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest economic hub, followed the motto “Slow Living” and “Wherever You Are, Stay There.” However, life still goes on, and supply chains of goods and necessities go on as well. Therefore, to ensure that local people can live slowly, frontline forces and other laborers have had to intensify their work and do everything faster than usual. The People’s Army Newspaper Online would like to introduce some close-up images of the fast-paced and slow-living lifestyle in Ho Chi Minh City over the past two days. Translated by Mai Huong

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