Army

Cases where retired officers are not entitled to nurse benefits from 2026

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There are 4 groups of retired military officers who are not subject to the regime of nursing and care when suffering from serious illnesses according to Decree 343 from January 1, 2026.

Subjects entitled to additional allowances of 250% when joining the army

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The Government has just issued Decree 363/2025, which stipulates a policy of valuing talent for the Vietnam People's Army.

1 Army General was awarded the title of Hero, 2 units received Orders

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Army General Le Van Dung was awarded the title "Hero of the People's Armed Forces"; Armed Forces of Military Region 7, Military Region 9 received the Order.

Report deadline for Politburo on project to bring military officers to commune level

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The Politburo and the Secretariat agreed in principle to bring military officers to the commune-level Military Command and assign agencies to report on this project.

Deputy officers and demobilized soldiers receive Tet gifts worth 600,000 VND

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Corporals and soldiers discharged before the 2026 Binh Ngo Lunar New Year are given Tet gift bags worth 600,000 VND according to the guidance of the Ministry of National Defense.

2 Army Colonels resign from their positions, 4 senior officers receive new assignments

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2 Army Colonels were promoted to the rank of Major General; 2 Colonels resigned from their positions; 4 colonel-level officers and 2 lieutenant-level officers were newly appointed and assigned new tasks.

Retirement age of military officers applied in 2026

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In 2026, the retirement age of military officers is determined according to the rank and general retirement age increase roadmap.

Army lights up rural roads for people to enjoy Spring and welcome Tet

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HUE - Solar light poles erected by the army have lit up the inter-village road, helping people enjoy Spring and welcome Tet.

Army and police rebuild roofs for people in storm and flood areas of Gia Lai during Tet

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Gia Lai - Throughout the 2026 New Year holiday, the army and police forces still stick to the storm and flood areas, day and night rebuilding homes for people.

Police and Army officers are not allowed to establish judicial appraisal offices

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The Law on Judicial Appraisal (amended) stipulates that cadres, civil servants, and public employees of the Army and Police are not allowed to establish judicial appraisal offices.

Social insurance answers about regulations on enjoying military service benefits

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Vietnam Social Security has just responded and provided information about the connection of working time when enjoying probation benefits.

4 military officers receive decisions to perform UN peacekeeping missions

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4 officers of the Vietnam People's Army receive decisions to perform peacekeeping missions from the United Nations.

General Phan Van Giang sends letter of encouragement to soldiers participating in the Quang Trung Campaign

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General Phan Van Giang has just sent a letter to encourage officers, soldiers and militia to participate in the "Quang Trung Campaign".

13 officers, 2 military units receive the Fatherland Protection Order

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Regiment 148, Engineer Officer School and 13 officers and soldiers of the army have just received the Fatherland Protection Order.

The army manufactures and modernizes many weapons and equipment, bearing Vietnamese brands

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The defense industry has been proactive, creative, capable of researching, manufacturing, producing, and modernizing many weapons and equipment with Vietnamese brands.