Brigade 162 (Naval Region 4) is known as the "Steel Brigade." This is not only the main marine force in the key the South Central region, the Spratly Islands, and the southern continental shelf of the Fatherland, but also carries out the tasks of international integration and defense diplomacy by actively joining international multilateral activities, friendly visits, to enhance the position and prestige of the Vietnam Navy.

The fifth plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee concluded in Hanoi on May 10 afternoon after six days of working, completing all of its set agenda items.