General Vo Nguyen Giap’s philosophy on “people’s war” - its application in the contemporary era
Monday, August 24, 2026, 09:25 (GMT+7)
Through a unique combination of traditional military quintessence, Ho Chi Minh Thought, and modern military theory, General Vo Nguyen Giap’s philosophy on “people’s war” plays a foundational role. It demonstrates his strategic brilliance in the nation’s historic victories during the resistance wars against French colonialists and American imperialists, as well as in the battles to defend the Fatherland’s borders
Thoroughly embracing the principle “Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom”, inspiring national self-reliance and self-strengthening in the new era
Monday, July 13, 2026, 16:31 (GMT+7)
“Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom” is a core and consistent principle in Ho Chi Minh’s thought; it embodies the willpower, wisdom, and aspirations of the Vietnamese nation. Over the past 60 years, the value of this immortal truth has been affirmed through the great victories of the Vietnamese revolution; it has continued to serve as a tremendous source of spiritual strength, inspiring the entire nation’s will for self-reliance and self-strengthening in the new era
The principle of “man before weapons” in military modernisation cannot be distorted
Monday, July 13, 2026, 13:05 (GMT+7)
In all stages of the revolution, particularly when building a modern military, it is necessary to simultaneously focus on human development and the modernisation of weapons and equipment, however, human development must always remain the pivotal element, playing a decisive role in the overall quality, combat power, and the military's capacity to accomplish all of its missions.
“The people are the root” - a consistent and overarching principle in the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 10:17 (GMT+7)
The Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress comprehensively mentions the development of the Vietnamese nation in the new era, which includes the valuable lesson that “The people are the root”. This is also a continuation and development of the Party’s lines and policies throughout its leadership over the Vietnamese revolution, particularly during 40 years of Đổi Mới (Renovation). This consistent and overarching perspective has become the guiding principle for the thinking and action of the entire Party, people, and armed forces in this new era of development
Proactively, actively carrying out the key, routine task of advancing foreign affairs and international integration in service of the country’s strategic objectives
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 09:50 (GMT+7)
In terms of content, the documents firmly inherit the achievements attained over successive Congresses, embodying breakthrough innovative thinking, clearly demonstrating the nation’s aspiration for development. In particular, they set out strategic directions that not only meet the objective development requirements of the country after 40 years of renovation
Upholding the cultural values of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” in the new era
Friday, December 19, 2025, 20:52 (GMT+7)
he culture of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” represents a value system that encapsulates the revolutionary virtue, humanism, and immense spiritual strength of the Vietnam People’s Army. In the new era, the preservation, cultivation, dissemination, and promotion of these noble values constitute not only a strategic imperative but also a steadfast foundation enabling the Army to fulfil, with excellence, every mission entrusted.
The Military’s role in building “people’s hearts and minds” posture in the cause of national construction and protection
Monday, June 30, 2025, 13:41 (GMT+7)
Throughout their revolutionary leadership, the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh have always placed great importance on building a solid “people’s hearts and minds” posture. This consistent viewpoint has enabled our Party and people to achieve successive victories, expelling major imperialists, gaining national independence, unifying the country, and advancing towards socialism
President Ho Chi Minh - a man of great virtue, wisdom, and courage
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 13:11 (GMT+7)
As a man of great virtue, Ho Chi Minh was full of compassion, patriotism, and love for the people. His devotion to the nation, to his compatriots, and to oppressed people around the world was deep and unwavering. He sincerely cared for and wholeheartedly supported his comrades and fellow citizens, while firmly opposing any thoughts or actions that could harm the Party and the people
On building “people’s heart and mind posture” in safeguarding the ideological foundation of the Party today
Friday, December 15, 2023, 10:42 (GMT+7)
Protection of the Party’s ideological foundation and struggle against false, hostile perspectives are a fight without weapons, but the fight will be enduring and no less fierce. At this battle, the Party, State, party committees, party organisations, and authorities at all levels must rely on the people and make the most of people’s trust, consensus, and support and the strength of the great national unity bloc to create a robust “people’s heart and mind posture,” which is the primary factor for firmly safeguarding the Party’s ideological foundation.
Promoting 90 years of tradition and continuing to renew and improve the Party’s mass mobilisation work in the new situation
Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 09:42 (GMT+7)
In October 1999, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the article entitled “Mass Mobilisation” by President Ho Chi Minh (October 15th, 1949), at the request of the Central Mass Mobilisation Commission, the 8th Politburo decided to select the fifteenth of October as the traditional Day of the Party’s mass mobilisation work and the whole country’s Mass Mobilisation Day to enhance the study and following of Uncle Ho’s teachings