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Countering the rhetoric on "political pluralism and multiparty system" - viewed from the 80-year practice of the National Assembly of Vietnam

Countering the rhetoric on “political pluralism and multiparty system” - viewed from the 80-year practice of the National Assembly of Vietnam

Wednesday, January 07, 2026, 06:57 (GMT+7)
The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam is a legislative body through which the people exercise their right to mastery, greatly contributing to guiding the country towards the goal of national independence and socialism. The multi-dimensional achievements attained by the NA over the past 80 years have refuted all arguments of hostile forces aimed at espousing “political pluralism and multiparty system” and undermining the role and prestige of our NA and political system

Ho Chi Minh’s thought on Party discipline and its application to the Military Party Organisation today

Ho Chi Minh’s thought on Party discipline and its application to the Military Party Organisation today

Thursday, December 25, 2025, 14:15 (GMT+7)
One of President Ho Chi Minh’s foundational and enduring viewpoints - serving as the cornerstone of our Party’s ideology, theory, and methodological approach to building a pure and strong Party - is that “the strength of the Party lies in its unity and iron discipline”. In the current context, applying this thought to the building of the Military Party Organisation is a matter of practical and urgent significance, aimed at continuously enhancing leadership capacity and combat strength

On the leadership and governance methods of the Party in the new context

On the leadership and governance methods of the Party in the new context

Friday, October 10, 2025, 14:40 (GMT+7)
To realise the policy of continuing to innovate the Party’s leadership and governance methods in the new conditions, it requires party committees and party organisations at all levels from the central to local levels, and each cadre and Party member to have high political determination, thoroughly grasp and effectively implement the orientations identified in the Draft Documents submitted to the 14th National Congress of the Party.

Remaining vigilant against hostile forces’ plot to exploit organisational streamlining to undermine the Vietnam People’s Army

Remaining vigilant against hostile forces’ plot to exploit organisational streamlining to undermine the Vietnam People's Army

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 13:48 (GMT+7)
These arguments are entirely unfounded, rooted in theoretical misinterpretation and divorced from historical and practical realities. On this matter, Marxist - Leninist theorists have made it clear: “The military is an organised force of armed individuals funded by the State to carry out offensive or defensive warfare”. Thus, the existence of the military is inseparably linked to that of the State; it will cease to exist only when the State itself no longer exists

"Developing capitalism under the leadership of the Communist Party" - A baseless distortion

“Developing capitalism under the leadership of the Communist Party” - A baseless distortion

Friday, April 18, 2025, 14:50 (GMT+7)
In order to sabotage the path of renovate, construction and development of the country in the direction of socialism initiated and led by our Party, hostile and reactionary forces continuously spread false and reactionary arguments, including the argument of “developing capitalism under the leadership of the Communist Party”. This is a baseless distortion that needs to be exposed and resolutely fought to refute.

Lang Son province strengthens national defence and security education

Lang Son province strengthens national defence and security education

Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 08:18 (GMT+7)
In recent years, the Provincial National Defence and Security Education Councils at all levels have been regularly reviewed and improved to ensure sufficient quantity and appropriate composition; building regulations, maintaining operating procedures in accordance with regulations.

People-oriented nature – A distinctive cultural value of the Vietnam People’s Army

People-oriented nature – A distinctive cultural value of the Vietnam People’s Army

Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 17:31 (GMT+7)
The people-oriented nature of the Vietnam People’s Army is the crystallised cultural essence value of the Vietnamese people, formed through thousands of years of establishing and protecting the country. It represents the combination between the cultural values of the nation and the times; the inheritance and promotion of the cultural and human essence of Vietnam.

President Ho Chi Minh’s remarkable instructions on building the Vietnam People’s Army

President Ho Chi Minh's remarkable instructions on building the Vietnam People's Army

Thursday, April 11, 2024, 15:42 (GMT+7)
President Ho Chi Minh's outstanding viewpoints on building the people's army are deeply revolutionary and scientific, which is the result of the application and creative development of Marxist-Leninist perspectives on constructing a new type of army for the working class in the specific conditions of our country; it also absorbs selected essences from the construction of armies in socialist countries, along with his rich practical activities in organising, leading, educating, and training our army.

Breakthroughs in the work of defence and security education in Mong Cai City

Breakthroughs in the work of defence and security education in Mong Cai City

Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 09:27 (GMT+7)
Mong Cai City of Quang Ninh Province is the border area located in the Northeastern region of the country. The city holds a strategic position in terms of economics, politics, defence, security and foreign affairs.In order to make the most of its advangtages and overcome challenges, the City Party Committee and People's Committee have developed and implemented many resolutions, programmes and plans to lead and direct its socio-economic development, in which, improving the quality of defence and security education is identified as a breakthrough and a key task.

President Ho Chi Minh with Vietnam revolutionary press

President Ho Chi Minh with Vietnam revolutionary press

Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 09:11 (GMT+7)
President Ho Chi Minh’s journalistic views and career are very valuable guidelines for the development of the Vietnamese press today, especially when the country is developing the socialist-oriented market economy and undergoing globalisation and international integration.

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