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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

Solutions for improving the effectiveness of political and spiritual mobilisation in the defence mobilisation in the new era

Solutions for improving the effectiveness of political and spiritual mobilisation in the defence mobilisation in the new era

Friday, December 26, 2025, 20:07 (GMT+7)
The political-spiritual work in the defence mobilisation is a strategic issue, which plays a key role in assuring the strength of national defence. The above-mentioned contents and solutions are just an aspect for all offices and units to research and consult, making contribution to further improving the effectiveness of such an important work in the new era.

On assurance of communications for deception, posture creation, and manoeuvre in the deployment of forces to counter enemy airborne landings in strategic defensive operations

On assurance of communications for deception, posture creation, and manoeuvre in the deployment of forces to counter enemy airborne landings in strategic defensive operations

Friday, December 26, 2025, 20:07 (GMT+7)
As the “lifeblood” of the battlefield, communications assurance in operations to counter strategic airborne landings in general, and in deception, posture creation, and manoeuvring deployment of forces in particular, plays a decisive role in all battlefield activities and in determining combat outcomes.

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

Naval Commando Brigade 5 improves high sea combat capacity

Naval Commando Brigade 5 improves high sea combat capacity

Friday, December 19, 2025, 20:52 (GMT+7)
Seas and islands are the sacred territories and survival spaces of the Fatherland. Clearly understanding the honour and assigned responsibility, Naval Commando Brigade 5 continues to make drastic and synchronous solutions for building the elite Unit, continuously improving the maritime combat capacity, contributing to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment for the country to develop in the new era.

Issues on building and multiplying typical examples in implementing Directive 05-CT/TW across the Military today

Issues on building and multiplying typical examples in implementing Directive 05-CT/TW across the Military today

Monday, December 08, 2025, 20:54 (GMT+7)
Building and multiplying typical examples in studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality, and lifestyle is a crucial stage, which helps create positive spillover effects throughout the entire Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and serves as one of the decisive driving forces in building pure, strong Party organisations as well as “exemplarily, typically” comprehensively strong offices and units

Focusing on making Division 5 comprehensively strong and exemplary

Focusing on making Division 5 comprehensively strong and exemplary

Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 09:31 (GMT+7)
Throughout its 60-year history, the Division has overcome countless difficulties and hardships. More than 34,000 officers and soldiers laid down their lives for the Fatherland, while tens of thousands of war invalids and sick veterans sacrificed their youth, leaving part of their flesh and blood across the battlefields. In recognition of its outstanding service and achievements, the Division has been awarded the title of Hero of the People’s Armed Forces

Strengthening the struggle against violations and crimes within the Army

Strengthening the struggle against violations and crimes within the Army

Friday, November 21, 2025, 15:37 (GMT+7)
Every agency, unit, and serviceman must raise their awareness, responsibility, and self-discipline in complying with State law and military discipline- viewing the maintenance of discipline as the preservation of the Army’s honour and prestige, thus contributing to improving overall quality, combat strength, and the firm protection of the Fatherland in the new situation.

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

Current issues in the work of fostering revolutionary traditions in the Army

Current issues in the work of fostering revolutionary traditions in the Army

Monday, November 10, 2025, 16:01 (GMT+7)
Education in revolutionary traditions constitutes an important aspect of the Party’s ideological work and a vital component of Party and political work within the Army. It directly contributes to nurturing patriotism, national pride, revolutionary ideals, fighting morale, and the aspiration to dedicate oneself to the cause of the Fatherland among cadres and soldiers. At present, the work of traditional education faces a number of new issues that demand due attention from agencies and units.

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