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Countering the view that consultation of public opinion on draft Resolution to amend and supplement several articles of the Constitution is "groundless, unnecessary, and merely symbolic"

Countering the view that consultation of public opinion on draft Resolution to amend and supplement several articles of the Constitution is “groundless, unnecessary, and merely symbolic”

Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 16:32 (GMT+7)
Constitution is the fundamental law of a nation, possessing the highest legal authority and serving as the foundation for the entire legal system. Since the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the present-day Socialist Republic of Vietnam, our country has adopted five Constitutions: the 1946 Constitution, the 1959 Constitution, the 1980 Constitution, the 1992 Constitution (amended and supplemented in 2011), and the 2013 Constitution

75 years Vietnam National Assembly accompanies the nation

75 years Vietnam National Assembly accompanies the nation

Wednesday, January 06, 2021, 15:24 (GMT+7)
To date, 75 years after the first General Election, the National Assembly of Vietnam, as the highest representative body of the people, the highest body of state power of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, has always upheld its extremely important role in the cause of national liberation, renovation, national construction and defence, and international integration. The development and maturity of the National Assembly of Vietnam has always been associated with the national revolution process under the leadership of the Party.

Vietnam National Assembly and the cause of strengthening national defence and Homeland protection in the new situation

Vietnam National Assembly and the cause of strengthening national defence and Homeland protection in the new situation

Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 08:07 (GMT+7)
Over the past 71 years, standing side by side with the nation as the supreme representative agency of the People and the most powerful state organ of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the National Assembly has ceaselessly grown and matured, contributing significantly to the national liberation cause as well as the present cause of national construction and defence.

Achievements in socio-economic development-eloquent proofs of the leadership of the Party

Achievements in socio-economic development-eloquent proofs of the leadership of the Party

Friday, January 29, 2016, 15:20 (GMT+7)
Starting from an underdeveloped country with low-level economic, social and law background, severe aftermath of wars and sanctions, our country ushered in the progress of development with numberless difficulties. Nevertheless, under the Party’s leadership, in spite of limitations in social life, it could be said that up to now, Vietnam has achieved comprehensive development in the economic, political, cultural, social, defence and security fields, and made significant contributions to the development of human beings, which has been acknowledged by the international community

Freedom of press is not just unlimited

Freedom of press is not just unlimited

Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 08:44 (GMT+7)
Generally, freedom of speech and freedom of press are recognized by laws of countries, but they are not “unlimited” as they could lead to violation of rights and interests of individuals, organizations, and State

Party’s leadership undeniable

Party’s leadership undeniable

Friday, March 13, 2015, 08:37 (GMT+7)
Denying the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) is a spiteful trick of hostile forces in order to abolish the revolutionary achievements and the path to socialism in our country. However, for the past 85 years, the reality in the country has shown that the Party’s leadership is undeniable

Countering "Peaceful evolution" and the issue of building the Army’s political strength

Countering “Peaceful evolution” and the issue of building the Army’s political strength

Friday, November 14, 2014, 16:06 (GMT+7)
In their strategy of “Peaceful Evolution” against socialist countries, including Vietnam, hostile forces have attached special importance on “depoliticizing” the armed forces. To have a deep insight of the matter, working out suitable solutions to this dangerous plan, and building the Army’s political strength, we need to get into the root of the matter - the “Peaceful Evolution” strategy

The absurdity of the idea of "depoliticizing" the military

The absurdity of the idea of “depoliticizing” the military

Wednesday, September 03, 2014, 10:16 (GMT+7)
Editorial Note: The promotion of the “depoliticization” of the Vietnam People’s Army is the hostile forces’ dangerous and wicked plot. In order to lay bare the absurdity of this idea, the National Defence Journal introduces the article by Nguyen Ngoc Hoi

Vietnam – a responsible member in the United Nations human-rights system

Vietnam – a responsible member in the United Nations human-rights system

Monday, February 10, 2014, 20:52 (GMT+7)
With the efforts of the Communist Party, the State and people, over the past years, Vietnam has made great achievements in its course to realize the objective of “ rich people, strong nation, democratic, equitable and civilized society”. The socialist democracy has been more and more strengthened and developed, human rights, civil rights are better ensured... Those affirm that Vietnam has distinctly manifested its role as a responsible member of the United Nations human rights system.

VN presents second report to UN Human Rights Council

VN presents second report to UN Human Rights Council

Friday, February 07, 2014, 09:45 (GMT+7)
Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Report in the second cycle was reviewed at a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) on February 5 in Geneva, Switzerland. The report stressed the achievements Vietnam has recorded in respecting, protecting and promoting human rights as well as the implementation of proposals at the first cycle.

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025
In 2025, the world continued to witness intense strategic competition among major powers, an increasing tendency to address issues through escalation and the use of force, along with prolonged and expanding military conflicts in many regions. Nevertheless, peace, cooperation, and development remain the major trends and shared goals. To provide a comprehensive overview, the National Defence Journal compiles and presents ten major military and defence events worldwide in 2025