Freedom of the press cannot be a “shield” for falsehoods
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 09:52 (GMT+7)
In Vietnam, freedom of speech and freedom of the press are constitutionally guaranteed rights and are further institutionalised through an increasingly comprehensive legal system. Article 25 of the 2013 Constitution affirms that: “Citizens shall enjoy the right to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, access to information, assembly, association, and demonstration. The exercise of these rights is prescribed by law”
The art of battlefield shaping in Dak To I Campaign
Monday, June 15, 2026, 16:01 (GMT+7)
Dak To I Campaign was one of the quintessential campaigns conducted by our Military and people on the Central Highlands battlefield; it inflicted heavy attrition on enemy manpower and destroyed numerous enemy war machines. The victory of the Campaign marked a developmental stride in operational art for offensive combat against the enemy outside fortifications on mountainous and forested terrain, most notably the art of shaping the battlefield
Dien Bien province focuses on building a strong “people’s hearts and minds posture”
Monday, June 15, 2026, 14:02 (GMT+7)
With strong political determination and coordinated action across the entire political system, the “people’s hearts and minds posture” in Dien Bien Province will continue to be strengthened, providing a firm foundation for maintaining a stable environment in which the Province can pursue green, smart, and sustainable development.
The art of deception and strategic positioning in Tot Dong - Chuc Dong battle of 1426
Friday, May 29, 2026, 07:22 (GMT+7)
In late 1426, at Tot Dong - Chuc Dong, Lam Son insurgent army organised an ambush, smashing two Ming army corps commanded by Wang Tong. This completely derailed the enemy’s counter-offensive plan against Lam Son army’s base, driving the Ming forces deep into a passive position, creating a decisive turning point in our resistance war against Ming invaders. The battle left behind many valuable lessons in military art, most notably the art of deception and strategic positioning
Brigade 28 promotes the implementation of “three breakthroughs” to improve engineering and construction support capacity
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 08:05 (GMT+7)
Inheriting and promoting its 60-year tradition of construction, combat, and development, Engineering Brigade 28 (Air Defence - Air Force Service) has been promoting the implementation of its “three breakthroughs”, making changes across all aspects of work, contributing to improving the engineering and construction support capacity to meet its mission requirements in the new situation
Implementing the 14th National Party Congress Resolution, Quang Tri province promotes the socio-economic development with the enhancement of defence, security and foreign affairs
Monday, May 11, 2026, 15:44 (GMT+7)
Given a new position and strength in a new context, the entire Party committee, army and people in the Province are determined to bring into play the tradition of unity, democracy, and discipline, promote the patriotic emulation and production, unite as one, seize the historic opportunity, turn challenges into motivation, and make the most of every opportunity to push Quang Tri to break through and grow strongly in the process of innovation and integration.
Global political–military landscape through the lens of the Munich Security Conference 2026
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:31 (GMT+7)
Munich Security Conference 2026 has laid bare a stark reality: the unipolar world order of the post–Cold War era is disintegrating, while a stable multipolar order has yet to take shape. In this high-risk transitional period, the combination of traditional military strength with flexible diplomacy, alongside economic and technological capabilities, will determine each nation’s position.
The art of fighting decisive key battle in the Route 9 - Southern Laos Campaign of 1971
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 14:07 (GMT+7)
It can be affirmed that in the decisive key battle at Ban Dong, the art of establishing operational posture was applied flexibly, creatively, and effectively. Efforts to shape the battlefield were carried out widely in the front, flanks, and rear, targeting both directly engaged enemy forces and related enemy forces. As a result, all plans for reinforcement, relief, or breakout by land and air were destroyed, leaving the enemy at Ban Dong completely encircled and isolated, falling into a dilemma with morale shaken and combat effectiveness gradually declining, leading to their destruction.
Ninh Binh province enhances the effectiveness of national defence and military work
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 08:31 (GMT+7)
With the determined involvement of Party committees and authorities at all levels, the entire political system, and the unity of the People, the Province is resolute in overcoming all difficulties to effectively carry out local national defence and military work.
Military Region 5 actively participates in disaster response, helping the people stabilise their lives
Wednesday, January 07, 2026, 06:57 (GMT+7)
Stationed in the Central Coast and Central Highlands - one of the regions that are most severely affected by diverse types of natural disasters nationwide, over the years, the armed forces of Military Region 5 have always promoted their core, pioneering role in responding to natural disasters, becoming a firm, reliable fulcrum for local Party committees, authorities, and citizens in the region