Vietnam People's Army

Dismissed soldiers can receive 1.5 months of salary allowance once for each year of service

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The Ministry of National Defense proposes to receive a one-time allowance for each year of service equal to 1.5 months of salary for retired soldiers according to regulations.

Ministry of National Defense proposes to the Central Government to adjust the salary scale of the armed forces

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The Ministry of National Defense proposes that the Central Government review, adjust, and complete the salary scale of the armed forces and cryptography.

Central Military Junior High School has 54 general education classrooms, enrolling students immediately 2026-2027

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The Central Military Junior High School is expected to organize 5 specialized faculties; the infrastructure system includes 54 general education classrooms.

Northern Military Junior High School enrolls the only academic block in 2026-2027

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The Northern Military Junior High School enrolls students for general education from grades 6 to 12. In the 2026-2027 school year, the school only enrolls grade 6 students.

2 Major Generals, 7 Colonels, 2 Senior Colonels of the army receive new assignments

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2 Major Generals, 7 Colonels, 2 Senior Lieutenant Colonels, 3 Army Senior Lieutenants have just been transferred and appointed to new positions.

9 Colonels, 4 Senior Colonels of the Army receive new assignments

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Last week (March 30 - April 3), 9 Colonels and 4 Senior Colonels of the army were transferred, appointed, and rotated to work units.

Expected new salary scale for professional soldiers from July 1, 2026

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If the base salary increases to 2.53 million VND, the highest basic salary of professional soldiers can reach 19,481,000 VND/month.

Vietnamese army introduces new submachine guns to replace AK in training

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The Vietnam People's Army uses STV-380 rifles in training and live-fire test for new recruits and professional soldiers.

Southern Military Junior High School receives many officers, ensuring facilities for 1,000 students

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Military Region 7 mobilized and appointed 91/211 officers, professional soldiers, non-commissioned officers - soldiers at the Southern Military School.

3 military youth schools train up to grade 12, enrolling students right in the 2026-2027 school year

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Military youth schools train according to the education program of the Ministry of Education and Training, combined with military training.

5 military units receive Orders

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Last week, 5 military units received the Order of National Protection and the Order of Military Merit.

2 Senior Lieutenant Colonels, 3 Army Lieutenant Colonels receive new assignments

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2 Senior Lieutenant Colonels, 3 Lieutenant Colonels and many military officers have just been transferred and appointed to new positions and new tasks last week (from March 23-27).

2 Colonels, 2 Senior Lieutenant Colonels, 1 Lieutenant Colonel of the Army receive the Medal of Courage

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2 Colonels, 3 officers ranked as Colonels of the Army have just received the Medal of Courage from the Lao Ministry of National Defense; 4 military units received the title of Hero, Medal.

Appointment and transfer of many military officers and professional soldiers

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30 military officers have just been transferred and appointed to the Central Military School; transferred professional soldiers to participate in United Nations peacekeeping.

2 military units receive the Fatherland Protection Order

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Major General Nguyen Van Hoang receives a decision to enjoy retirement benefits; 2 military units have just received the First and Second Class Fatherland Protection Orders.