Building a modern and strong Vietnamese working class for national development
Monday, May 11, 2026, 07:04 (GMT+7)
Entering a new era of development, in the context of accelerating industrialisation and modernisation and deepening international integration, building a modern and strong Vietnamese working class has become an important task - both urgent and long-term - for the Party, the State, and the entire political system.
US UAV development efforts
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11:32 (GMT+7)
The US was the first country to develop and employ UAVs. As early as the First World War, the US tested Kettering Bug, a suicide UAV capable of carrying weapons to a target and detonating on impact. During the Second World War, the country continued to develop and use UAVs controlled via radio signals. During the Cold War, Washington tested and deployed a number of advanced unmanned systems, such as the Ryan Firebee system for reconnaissance missions over enemy airspace
Vietnam Coast Guard improves the efficiency of law enforcement at sea
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:36 (GMT+7)
Improving the law enforcement at sea is an urgent requirement for the Vietnam Coast Guard in the new era. Clearly understanding this issue, Vietnam Coast Guard has been drastically and synchronously making many measures to imlement this work effectively in order to confirm the core role in protecting the sovereignty and maintaining the security and safety at sea.
“Three Breakthroughs” to enhance the combat strength of the Commando Corps
Thursday, April 09, 2026, 10:20 (GMT+7)
Thoroughly grasping the Party’s military and defence lines and the requirements of building the Military and defending the Fatherland in the new situation, the Commando Corps has been resolutely, synchronously implementing measures to realise its “Three Breakthroughs” for building a “particularly elite and modern” Corps capable of undertaking and successfully accomplishing all assigned tasks
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.
The role of the Vietnam People’s Army in realising economic development goals according to the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
Tuesday, April 07, 2026, 09:43 (GMT+7)
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
Greenland: a focal point of geopolitical competition
Monday, March 30, 2026, 09:26 (GMT+7)
Despite being a sparsely populated autonomous territory with harsh natural conditions, the island of Greenland has recently emerged as a new focal point for geopolitical competition. This is particularly true following the assertive statements and manoeuvres by US President Donald Trump. This development reflects a shift in the strategic focus within major powers’ calculations, presenting challenges for both the region and the broader world
The entire Army is to focus on improving the quality of training and combat readiness
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 06:29 (GMT+7)
By means of strong political resolve, coupled with the regular and close attention and guidance of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, and the tireless efforts of Party committees, commanders at all levels, and all officers and soldiers, it is expected that all agencies and units throughout the Army will excellently fulfill their training and combat readiness tasks, contributing to the firm protection of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Thoroughly grasping the Resolution of the 8th Plenum of the 13th Party Central Committee, the Border Guard is determined to firmly protect territorial sovereignty and national border security
Monday, March 09, 2026, 11:14 (GMT+7)
The Border Guard is firmly determined to safeguard territorial sovereignty and national border security; to contribute to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment conducive to national construction and development; and to remain forever a politically steadfast and combat-ready force that is absolutely loyal and reliable to the Party, the State, and the People.
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