Monday, January 12, 2026, 16:07 (GMT+7)

"Uncle Ho’s Soldiers" - a firm, reliable pillar for the people in natural disaster response

“Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” - a firm, reliable pillar for the people in natural disaster response

Friday, January 09, 2026, 16:02 (GMT+7)
In recent years, under the impact of climate change, weather conditions across our country have become increasingly complex and extreme, causing severe losses in human life and property for the State and the people. Against that backdrop, officers and soldiers of the Vietnam People’s Army have consistently upheld their role as the core force and a firm, reliable pillar for the people in natural disaster prevention and control and search and rescue

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

Cao Bang province focuses its leadership on defence and military tasks

Cao Bang province focuses its leadership on defence and military tasks

Thursday, December 11, 2025, 21:28 (GMT+7)
Thoroughly grasping the Party’s lines and policies on defence and security tasks, Cao Bang province has been focusing its leadership and direction on well performing these tasks, creating a favourable environment for socio-economic development and contributing to firmly protecting the Fatherland in the new situation

Centre for Defence and Security Education - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City promotes its leading position in the new era

Centre for Defence and Security Education - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City promotes its leading position in the new era

Monday, November 24, 2025, 15:14 (GMT+7)
The Centre for Defence and Security Education under Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (hereinafter referred to as the Centre), stands as the largest institution of defence and security education for students in the country (40,000 - 50,000 students/year). It also acts as a pioneer in transitioning to group-2 financial autonomy mechanism and in renewing defence and security education for students

Hanoi’s armed forces focus on building strong defensive zones

Hanoi’s armed forces focus on building strong defensive zones

Sunday, November 16, 2025, 10:44 (GMT+7)
Awareness and a sense of responsibility among cadres, party members, the armed forces, and locals towards defence and security tasks have been raised. Socio-economic development has been closely, effectively combined with defence - security consolidation and foreign affairs. All-people national defence and the posture of all-people national defence have been closely integrated with the people’s security posture

Viewpoints on developing Vietnamese culture in the Draft Political Report to the 14th National Party Congress

Viewpoints on developing Vietnamese culture in the Draft Political Report to the 14th National Party Congress

Monday, November 10, 2025, 20:45 (GMT+7)
The Draft Political Report submitted to the 14th National Party Congress affirms that culture is an internal resource and driving force for development and is placed on an equal footing with economy, politics, and environment. That reflects a new perspective and approach, with clear goals, anticipated challenges, and solutions to realise the vision of cultural development in the new era

Armed forces of Military Region 3 promote the "Skillful mass mobilisation" movement following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings

Armed forces of Military Region 3 promote the “Skillful mass mobilisation” movement following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings

Friday, October 24, 2025, 14:44 (GMT+7)
In recent years, the emulation movement “Skillful mass mobilisation” inspired by President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings has truly become an important driving force for the armed forces of Military Region 3. It has helped strengthen the close-knit relationship between the army and the People, and contributed to building a strong whole People defence, and an increasingly solid “People’s heart and mind posture”.

Thoroughly grasping and implementing the principle of "The People are the root", further strengthening mass mobilisation work in the era of national ascent

Thoroughly grasping and implementing the principle of “The People are the root”, further strengthening mass mobilisation work in the era of national ascent

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 18:24 (GMT+7)
In today’s context of globalisation, digital transformation, and ever-deepening international integration, the Party’s mass mobilisation work is not only the vital bridge binding the Party closely with the People, but also the means through which endogenous strength is unleashed, and the aspiration for prosperous and happy development is kindled.

Countering arguments that deny the right to freedom of belief and religion in Vietnam

Countering arguments that deny the right to freedom of belief and religion in Vietnam

Friday, October 10, 2025, 08:34 (GMT+7)
In Vietnam, “respect for freedom of belief and religion” represents a consistent policy of our Party and State; it is guaranteed by a legal system and reflected in the people’s diverse, harmonious belief and religion life. However, the issue of religion has always been at the forefront of hostile force’s “peaceful evolution” strategy. Taking advantage of the sensitivity of belief and religion in the people’s mental life, hostile forces have spread many wrong arguments

Breakthroughs in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in the Draft Documents for the 14th National Congress of the Party

Breakthroughs in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation in the Draft Documents for the 14th National Congress of the Party

Monday, September 29, 2025, 10:29 (GMT+7)
Breakthroughs in science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation represent an important component and one of the new highlights of the Draft Documents submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, reflecting the Party’s strategic thinking and vision in response to the requirements of national development in the new era.

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