Measures for making culture a powerful driving force for the country’s rapid and sustainable development

Measures for making culture a powerful driving force for the country's rapid and sustainable development

Monday, May 11, 2026, 14:59 (GMT+7)
In the development of nations in general, and Vietnam in particular, culture is not only the crystallisation of national history, tradition, and identity, but also plays a particularly important role in guiding, promoting, and regulating the development. Therefore, fully understanding and leveraging the role of culture represent a strategic requirement to create a solid foundation for the country's rapid and sustainable development.

Building Commando Brigade 126 into a "particularly elite and modern" unit

Building Commando Brigade 126 into a “particularly elite and modern” unit

Monday, April 20, 2026, 15:53 (GMT+7)
Promoting the tradition of “Braveness and ingenuity; Overcoming difficulties; Unity and achievement; Continuous victories”, the officers and soldiers of Commando Brigade 126 shall continue their effort and try to achieve more outstanding victories, contributing to the firm protection of the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland's seas and islands.

Unveiling the distortions of socio-economic development goals in the Documents of the 14th National Congress of the Party

Unveiling the distortions of socio-economic development goals in the Documents of the 14th National Congress of the Party

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 19:18 (GMT+7)
The underlying purpose of the distortions is to undermine the stature and significance of the 14th National Congress; to erode the confidence of cadres, Party members, and all strata of the people in the Party’s leadership, ultimately aiming to deny the leadership role of the Communist Party of Vietnam in the new era; and at the same time, to propagate, call for, and incite the adoption of a “multi-party, pluralistic” regime in Vietnam.

Quang Ninh integrates economic development with national defence, security, and diplomacy in accordance with the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress

Quang Ninh integrates economic development with national defence, security, and diplomacy in accordance with the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 06:23 (GMT+7)
Upholding the tradition of “discipline and solidarity,” the spirit of self-reliance and the creative labour ethos of the heroic mining working class, Quang Ninh is determined to make strong breakthroughs, affirming its role as one of the country’s key economic growth poles and a solid defensive stronghold on the north-eastern frontline of the Fatherland, together with the whole country firmly advancing into a new era of development.

Measures to improve the quality of defence foreign affairs in the new era

Measures to improve the quality of defence foreign affairs in the new era

Friday, April 10, 2026, 15:00 (GMT+7)
Defence foreign affairs play a crucial part in the process of the country’s international integration, in which, the Vietnam People’s Army plays a core role. Given the requirements of building and safeguarding the Fatherland in the new era, it is necessary to further improve the effectiveness of this task with several synchronous solutions.

The entire Military focuses on successfully implementing defence external tasks of 2026

The entire Military focuses on successfully implementing defence external tasks of 2026

Wednesday, April 08, 2026, 16:35 (GMT+7)
it is expected that international integration and defence diplomacy in 2026 will continue to be implemented in a comprehensive, substantive, and effective manner; contributing to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment, creating favourable conditions for national development; and firmly protecting the Fatherland early and from afar.

Changes in the 2025 US National Security Strategy

Changes in the 2025 US National Security Strategy

Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 07:25 (GMT+7)
According to several international researchers, the 2025 US NSS is a comprehensive roadmap to protect the sovereignty, foster the well-being and maintain the technological advantage of the US based on the pragmatic principles.

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025

Ten major global military and defence events in 2025

Thursday, January 08, 2026, 20:54 (GMT+7)
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

80 years of the National Assembly of Vietnam - a journey of fortitude, intellect, innovation, and aspiration to rise together with the nation

80 years of the National Assembly of Vietnam - a journey of fortitude, intellect, innovation, and aspiration to rise together with the nation

Wednesday, January 07, 2026, 06:57 (GMT+7)
80 years of formation and development of the National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam constitute a special historical journey closely associated with the cause of national liberation, construction, and protection. During that journey, the NA has always been the centre of unity, representing the will, aspirations, and intellect of the entire people; as the highest organ of state power, it has played a key role in the country’s transformative milestones

Chemical Corps steps up international integration and defence diplomacy in the new situation

Chemical Corps steps up international integration and defence diplomacy in the new situation

Tuesday, December 09, 2025, 19:34 (GMT+7)
International integration and defence diplomacy constitute a strategic policy of the Party, State, and Ministry of National Defence, aiming to maintain peace and stability for national development and protect the Fatherland early and from afar. Hence, Chemical Corps’ Party Committee and Command have been synchronously adopting solutions to perform this important work according to their functions and missions

The role of the Vietnam People’s Army in realising economic development goals according to the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
In the new era of development, in order to realise the goals for national development by 2030, with a vision to 2045, it is essential to continue to closely link socio-economic development with defence and security consolidation. In the process, strongly promoting the VPA’s role is of special importance. To that end, emphasis should be placed on the following main directions