The 1954 Geneva Accords – classic diplomatic lessons

Friday, July 19, 2024, 08:59 (GMT+7)
70 years ago, on 21 July 1954, the Geneva Accords on the cessation of hostilities in Vietnam were signed, becoming a historic milestone in the country’s revolutionary diplomacy. The signing of the Geneva Accords, which mainly resulted from the Dien Bien Phu victory that “resounded across the five continents and shook the globe”, victoriously ended our country’s prolonged resistance war and completely smashed the nearly-100-year yoke of French colonialism in Vietnam

Bringing into play the tradition of Dien Bien Phu, armed forces of Military Region 2 focus on raising their synergy and combat power

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 14:53 (GMT+7)
The Victory of Dien Bien Phu represents an epoch-making victory of profound historical value; it is the victory of Vietnam’s willpower, knowledge, and strength under the leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh. It proves the robust development of our Army, including the Northwestern armed forces. Bringing into play that tradition, Military Region 2’s armed forces concentrate on raising their synergy and combat power to meet the requirements set by Fatherland protection in the new situation

Dien Bien Phu Victory – an epoch-making historic miracle

Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 14:42 (GMT+7)
There are historical events that took place like the inevitable; as time goes by we better understand their position and historical significance. The Victory of Dien Bien Phu is such a special event. 70 years have elapsed, and we all realise that Dien Bien Phu Victory is not only a golden epic and a brilliant milestone in the country’s heroic history, but also an epoch-making historic miracle

Inter-zone 5 with Dien Bien Phu Campaign

Tuesday, May 07, 2024, 10:04 (GMT+7)
Inter-zone 5 coordinated closely with the main battlefield Dien Bien Phu and other strategic directions, dispersing the French troops, restraining them and making them unable to support each other. Each battlefield was reciprocal to the other by their “fire-sharing” roles. Together they contained the enemies, preventing them from supporting each other. People and troops of both battlefields emulated to destroy the enemies and gain victories. This was one of the main causes to the French defeat in Dien Bien Phu.

Dien Bien Phu Victory – a “golden epic” in the history of Vietnam

Monday, May 06, 2024, 13:39 (GMT+7)
This victory is seen as a “golden epic” and a brilliant milestone in the Vietnamese nation’s history in the 20th century, which has been likened to Bach Dang, Chi Lang and Dong Da victories and thrilled the people across the country. In the wake of that historic moment, the words, namely Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh – Dien Bien Phu resounded throughout the Vietnamese nation and the world, becoming an unremitting source of pride for the whole nation and providing tremendous impetus to anti-colonial struggles the world over

Battle for the strategic destruction of the enemy in future patriotic war – thoughts and comments

Friday, December 23, 2022, 13:18 (GMT+7)
A battle for the strategic destruction of the enemy is one of the most fundamental concepts of warfare. Only the strategic destruction (or major destruction) of the enemy force can lead to a major development on the battlefield and the conclusion of the conflict. it is essential to make investment in study and training activities on modern, large-scale combined arms warfare to strategically defeat the enemy at critical times, creating strategic turning point to end the war.

Victory of Ha Noi – Dien Bien Phu in the Air in 1972: Vietnamese spirit and wisdom

Thursday, December 15, 2022, 13:37 (GMT+7)
The strategic vision of our Party and President Ho Chi Minh was a vital premise and prerequisite for the entire Party, people, and military in general, the military and people in the north in particular to proactively and calmly cope with situation successfully, firmly maintaining and strengthening the offensive posture before and during the historic battle with the U.S’s Strategic Air Forces.

History, geography and potentiality of Con Co island

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 08:34 (GMT+7)
Con Co Island is valuable in geology with diverse ecosystems and landscapes. The island is located not too far from the shore, so it is very potential for tourist development. It is likened to a unique nature museum, with magnificent basalt rocks and small pristine beaches made up of sand dunes, corals, scallops.

Promoting Vietnam – Laos special tie to new heights

Monday, September 05, 2022, 14:42 (GMT+7)
Throughout the 60 years of glorious history, Vietnam and Laos have always been proud of their special relationship as comrades and brothers. This long-standing and pure relationship between the two Parties and countries becomes exemplary and “second to none”.

On the neutrality of Switzerland

Saturday, August 13, 2022, 22:41 (GMT+7)
Some small countries in Europe, such as: Austria, Sweden, Finland, etc. have applied neutrality policy to stay away from binding alliances, and not to be drawn into fierce wars among major powers throughout history, especially the two World Wars. Apart from these countries, Switzerland is considered one of the best examples of neutrality, which prevents them from being dragged into conflicts in Europe for a long time.