Viet Nam, South Africa promote law enforcement cooperation

As part of the official visit to Japan by General Secretary and State President To Lam, General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo member and Minister of Public Security of Vietnam, had a meeting with Mr. Yamashita Takashi, Minister of Justice of Japan, to discuss future cooperation between the two countries on legal matters, on the afternoon of November 9, 2026, in Tokyo.

PSNews - As part of a working trip to Europe, a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Public Security of Viet Nam, led by Deputy Minister Senior Lieutenant General Le Van Tuyen, visited Portugal on November 3–4, 2026. The delegation met with Portuguese partner agencies to advance cooperation in security, law enforcement, criminal judgment execution, prison management, digital transformation and administrative reform.

In response to Viet Nam Law Day 2026, under the motto “Utmost Discipline – Utmost Loyalty – Closest to the People,” Deputy Minister Le Quoc Hung called on every officer and soldier of the People’s Public Security Forces to continue setting an exemplary standard in upholding the Constitution and the laws, fostering a culture of legal compliance, and contributing to building a disciplined, safe and civilized society.

PSNews – Viet Nam and Spain discussed ways to cooperate on the enforcement of criminal sentences, prison management and port security, sharing their experience with open prisons and smart ports. Viet Nam proposed joint training and closer cooperation on the use of technology in prison management and port security.

For its successful emergency interventions and treatment of numerous critical cases, as well as outstanding achievements in professional development, the Intensive Care and Poison Control Department has been commended by the leadership of the Ministry of Public Security, the Party Committee, and the Board of Directors of 19-8 Hospital.

Deputy Minister Dang Hong Duc proposed strengthening cooperation on applying 3D simulation technology, digital twins, and artificial intelligence (AI) to support digital transformation and the development of the security industry during a meeting with leaders of France's Dassault Systèmes Group. 

The Construction and Barracks Management Force plays a crucial role in developing infrastructure and housing projects, providing a solid foundation for the People's Public Security Forces to advance towards greater professionalism, efficiency and modernization.

Inspection and Supervision Delegation No. 1 of the Executive Committee of the Public Security CPV Organisation, headed by Politburo Member, Secretary of the Public Security CPV Committee and Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang, held a conference in Ha Noi on the morning of November 3, 2026, to release and endorse a draft report on its supervision of the Ha Noi City Police Party Committee.

The Ministry of Public Security held an opening ceremony for the “Cooperation 2026” joint counterterrorism exercise between the Vietnamese Mobile Police Force and the Chinese People’s Armed Police Force in Ha Noi on the morning of November 3, 2026.

The Ha Noi City Police Department hosted a conference on the morning of November 3, 2026, to sign coordination regulations with police departments from its five neighboring provinces and cities to ensure security and order in adjoining areas.

Politburo Member, Secretary of the Public Security CPV Committee and Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang chaired a working session with the Ha Noi City Police Department on the morning of November 3, 2026, to review its performance during the first ten months of the year.

The Ministry of Public Security, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Training, hosted the closing and award ceremony for the 2026 “Peaceful Homeland” Video Creation Contest, on the evening of November 3 in Ha Noi.

PSNews – Viet Nam’s Ministry of Public Security and Dutch agencies and partners are strengthening cooperation in prison management, transnational crime prevention and seaport security, with a focus on sharing expertise, training and technology.

Journalism is evolving day by day alongside technological advancements and the changing news consumption habits of readers and audiences. On this journey, the People's Public Security (PPS) Online Newspaper has continuously adapted its operational methods, content organization, and audience engagement strategies in the digital environment. Through each developmental phase, the PPS Online Newspaper has gradually built a multi-platform information ecosystem, fostering tighter integration among the online newspaper, social media, video content, and modern digital journalism products.

The Party Committee and its Standing Commission of the Immigration Department have paid close attention to leading and directing the implementation of inspection, supervision, enforcement of Party discipline, as well as the practices of anti-corruption, anti-negativity and anti-wastefulness. They have focused on innovating and improving the quality of inspection, supervision and Party disciplinary work.

Deputy Minister Pham The Tung acknowledged and highly appreciated the effort of the Party Committee of the Security Investigation Department in leading and directing the implementation of the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and the Resolution of the 8th Congress of the Public Security CPV Organization on safeguarding national security, ensuring social order and safety, and building the People's Public Security Forces.

Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang and India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval agreed to strengthen the exchange of strategic information, promote cooperation in cybersecurity, human resource development, and the prevention and combat of transnational crime, thereby contributing to deepening the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Lieutenant Colonel Pham Van Doan and Captain Tran My Linh quickly adapted to the working conditions and environment, closely cooperating with international colleagues. They demonstrated outstanding qualities, capabilities and professional expertise, thereby earning high praise from the leadership and command of the Mission’s Police Force as well as the host country. Behind their return are stories of sacrifice, relentless effort, and a profound spirit of internationalism.

PSNews - Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and Deputy Minister of Public Security Senior Lieutenant General Le Van Tuyen chaired a working session, on the afternoon of October 29, 2026, with Hoang Tien Prison under the Department for Management of Prisons, Compulsory Education Facilities and Reform Schools in Hai Phong city, to review operational performance and inspect the construction progress of the pilot smart prison project at Sub-camp No. 4 of Hoang Tien Prison.

After six days of vibrant and creatively charged activities, the 15th People's Public Security Television, Radio, and Film Festival officially concluded on the evening of October 27 at the Ho Guom Theater in Ha Noi, with a closing ceremony themed “Glory of the Media Warriors.”