Tet atmosphere fills every corner of Hai Thuong Lan Ong street

PANO - As the lunar New Year (Tet) is around the corner, Hai Thuong Lan Ong street, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City is becoming more bustling than ever. This street is known as the "paradise of Tet decorations" with different kinds, from traditional to modern ones, meeting people’s demand. Located in the heart of the bustling city, Hai Thuong Lan Ong street still retains its ancient features with rows of narrow houses and shops selling a variety of goods, especially Tet decorations. Shopping for Tet decorations also offers a chance for people to experience the traditional spring atmosphere. Translated by Quynh Oanh

Program held to express token of gratitude to VPA’s older generations

25/12/2024 00:16
PANO - A concert named “Unforgettable songs” taking place on December 22 in Ho Chi Minh City left a deep impression on both participants and viewers who watched the live-broadcast program. The event was directed by the Central Military Commission, the Ministry of National Defense, and the Ho Chi Minh City’s Party Committee and jointly organized by the Military Broadcasting Center and relevant units. Under the theme “We fight for the people,” the concert was not only seen as a token of gratitude to generations of officers and soldiers of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army who devoted their youth, blood and bones to the independence and freedom of the Fatherland, but also featured 80 years of construction, combat, victory and growth of the military. The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce several photos of this meaningful concert.

Su-30MK2 pilots master skills for upcoming Vietnam International Defense Expo

30/11/2024 22:55
PANO - These days, pilots of Regiments 923 and Regiments 927 of Division 371 of the Air Defense - Air Force Service are training hard in preparation for the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024. Formations of Su-30MK2 of the Air Defense - Air Force Service have flown from Kep Airport in Bac Giang to Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi for training. All the pilots are determined to master difficult skills to ensure the success of the opening ceremony. Below are photos of Su-30MK2 fighter jets taken by reporters of the People’s Army Newspaper during a training session on November 29. Translated by Tran Hoai

“Shining stars” on national island

25/11/2024 21:09
PANO - Co To Island Battalion of Infantry Brigade 242 under Military Region 3 is stationed on an island with special strategic importance. The weather on Co To Island, Quang Ninh province during this season is unusually harsh. It is scotching hot during the day and cold at night. The island faces looming threats of typhoons from the East Sea (South China Sea). Despite these challenges, the officers and soldiers of Co To Island Battalion stay united, overcoming all difficulties while upholding the admirable traditions of the Uncle Ho's soldiers. They consistently enhance their capabilities in defense and security, closely coordinate with other forces to maintain political stability, ensure social order and safety in the district, and stand alongside the people in overcoming consequences of natural disasters. Translated by Trung Thanh

SAR forces from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia in joint exercise

23/11/2024 22:04
PANO - Military and engineering troops from Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian militaries joined hands in the ongoing joint search and rescue (SAR) exercise on November 22 in Kampong Chhang province, Cambodia. The mock-up situation was that a building in the border area collapsed due to disaster, causing 30 people being struck in. The SAR Command of three countries was promptly established, directing SAR activities. Hundreds of engineers, medical staff, and modern equipment were mobilized. Engineering troops rescued the victims. Medical personnel gave them first aid and classified them. For heavily-injured ones, they were flown to a level-3 field hospital. During the exercise, forces coordinated smoothly and actively and supported each other. The exercise was a chance for the engineering and medical forces of the three countries to exchange expertise and experience, contributing to improving health care quality for troops and people and international activities in terms of humanitarian assistance, SAR, and disaster relief in the future. The joint SAR exercise among Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian militaries, which opened on November 18, will last until November 25. Translated by Mai Huong

Division 325 coordinates with friendly units to attack airborne enemy

18/11/2024 20:55
PANO - Under the direction of the Army Corps 12 Command, Division 325 has collaborated with friendly units to conduct a live-fire drill, titled “Infantry Division enhanced with additional materiel attacks airborne enemy,” at the National Shooting Range No.1. The content was in the division’s one-side, two-level command and staff exercise with tabletop and field training contents for soldiers enlisted to the military in 2023. The exercise’s steering board evaluated that forces thoroughly grasped combat contents, tactical principles; well coordinated with other forces; effectively handled circumstances; ensured absolute safety. Remarkably, within a short period, Division 325 and forces eliminated all targets, with many destroyed in the first salvoes. Below are photos of forces performing the live-fire content in the exercise. Translated by Song Anh

Air defense troops in live-fire exercise

20/10/2024 18:52
PANO - The two-day live-fire exercise for air defense force, held by the Air Defense - Air Force Service, was successfully wrapped up on October 18 at the National Shooting Range No.1. The event aimed to assess units’ training quality, combat readiness capabilities, weapon quality, and technical supplies. It also served as an opportunity to train and enhance participants’ command and combat capabilities, and operational skills, especially in complex scenarios. Drawn lessons will be applied to improve close-to-reality command and training. Translated by Mai Huong

Modern exhibition space at Vietnam Museum of Military History

08/10/2024 20:45
PANO - The newly-built Vietnam Museum of Military History is keeping more than 150,000 artifacts, including four national treasures and a number of precious exhibits. Modernly-designed, the museum offers a common space for visitors to better understand the struggle for national independence of the heroic Vietnam People’s Army. Many new exhibition methods and advanced technologies, such as 3D mapping, have been applied to facilitate visitors’ access to information, exhibits, and clips featuring campaigns, battles, historical witnesses. After the completion of its first phase of building, the museum is scheduled to be open to the public on November 1. Translated by Song Anh

Vietnamese naval ship joins non-combat contents of Kakadu 2024

19/09/2024 07:03
PANO - As part of the plan to participate in Exercise Kakadu 2024, from September 12 to 18, Ship 18 from Brigade 171, Naval Region 2, led by Senior Captain Nguyen Viet Anh, Deputy Chief-of-Staff of Naval Region 2, entered the sea phase of the exercise. This marks the first time a Vietnamese naval ship has joined Exercise Kakadu, which is hosted by the Royal Australian Navy every two years in Darwin, Australia. The contents the Vietnamese naval ship participated in were non-combat. Before each drill, officers from the Royal Australian Navy and several other participating countries exchanged and shared experience with the crew of Ship 18 and the Vietnamese delegation to ensure a unified approach to the tasks. Royal Australian Navy Commodore Paul O'Grady shared that the sea phase included activities such as formation maneuvering, search and rescue, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. The capabilities of Ship 18 would be integrated into the exercise as part of these efforts. Translated by Trung Thanh

Troops exerting all-out efforts to help people in Lang Nu

14/09/2024 17:15
PANO - In Nu village, Phuc Khanh commune, Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province, which was hit by a devastating landslide that buried 37 households with 158 residents, troops of Military Region 2 are exerting all-out efforts to search for the missing. Upholding the principle of the best spirit, the highest responsibility, and the deepest bond between the military and the people, 300 officers and soldiers of Regiment 98 of Division 316 are tirelessly digging thick layer of mud with the hope to find victims as soon as possible. Below are photos of troops doing their utmost to search for victims of devastating landslide at Nu village. Translated by Tran Hoai

Troops stand side-by-side with locals in post-typhoon efforts

09/09/2024 21:45
PANO - Typhoon Yagi, the third of this kind hitting Vietnam this year, caused remarkable damages to localities. From the evening of September 7 to early morning of September 8, military units promptly sent troops to the typhoon-hit and dangerous areas to support local authorities and people to overcome the severe consequences of the typhoon. The images of timely assistance from military officers and soldiers have left deep impression on locals, shining the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and tightening the relationship between troops and people. Below are photos of troops’ support to local people in post-typhoon efforts. Translated by Chung Anh

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