Fostering cultural values of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers”, remaining steadfast in building a politically strong Vietnam People’s Army in the new era
Monday, July 13, 2026, 09:39 (GMT+7)
Culture of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” represents distinctive values that have been formed and developed throughout the process of the VPA’s establishment, combat, development, and victory. It is founded upon Marxism - Leninism, Ho Chi Minh Thought, the Party’s lines, education, and training, the affection, shelter, and assistance of the people, together with the nation’s tradition and culture
Independence and self-reliance – The consistent foreign policy of our Party
Friday, June 12, 2026, 14:59 (GMT+7)
Independence, self-reliance, self-strengthening, peace, friendship, cooperation and development; is a consistent viewpoint of our Party in foreign relations. At the same time, it is also a message clearly expressing the spirit that Vietnam is a friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible member of the international community, serving the national interests and making active contributions to world peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
National marine spatial use zoning for coastal land and islands
Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:45 (GMT+7)
The spatial use zoning of coastal land and islands/archipelagos not only demonstrates the strategic policy of efficiently utilising marine resources for economic development but also gradually strengthens national defence capabilities, forms a solid defence posture, ensures national sovereignty and security at sea, and creates a foundation for sustainable development and enhances the overall strength of the country.
Editorial: The Party – Springtime and the nation’s ascent
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 09:50 (GMT+7)
Under the Party’s glorious banner, the entire Party, People, and armed forces must unite with one heart and mind, uphold confidence, shoulder responsibility, harness intellect, and devote themselves wholeheartedly; turning strategies into action and aspirations into reality; building our country to become ever more dignified and prosperous, greater and more beautiful, as President Ho Chi Minh always wished.
Congratulatory letters and messages from international parties, organisations, and friends to the 14th National Party Congress
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 09:50 (GMT+7)
The Congress received nearly 900 congratulatory letters and messages from international political parties, organisations, friends and overseas Vietnamese communities. This was such a great source of encouragement and inspiration, and a vivid manifestation of the friendly cooperative relation between our Party and the international political parties, organisations and friends, also a connection from the overseas Vietnamese people to the country.
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
General Hoang Van Thai - A talented military commander, an outstanding student of President Ho Chi Minh
Sunday, May 11, 2025, 09:08 (GMT+7)
Throughout his revolutionary career, General Hoang Van Thai was entrusted by the Party, State, and Military with many significant positions. Regardless of any positions, the General consistently demonstrated himself to be a talented military commander, brilliantly exemplifying the qualities of “a general’s ethics” as taught by Uncle Ho, making substantial contributions to our Party and nation’s revolutionary cause
Great Spring Victory and aspirations for national rise
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 15:34 (GMT+7)
50 years have elapsed, but the epic of the Great 1975 Spring Victory, with the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign as its pinnacle, forever resounds through the nation and every single Vietnamese citizen. Under the Party’s glorious flag, that epic continues to resonate on the front of production, in the fight against hunger, poverty, and backwardness, in the protection of sacred national sovereignty over borders, seas, and islands
10 Major Global Military and Defence Events of 2024
Thursday, January 09, 2025, 10:06 (GMT+7)
In 2024, the global landscape witnessed unprecedented complexity and unpredictability, marked by intensifying strategic competition among major powers and escalating military conflicts across various regions. These developments further destabilised an already volatile global security environment. To provide a comprehensive overview of the global security landscape, the National Defence Journal presents a roundup of the 10 most significant military and defence events
General Le Trong Tan’s remarkable contributions to Vietnam’s military art
Friday, October 04, 2024, 16:10 (GMT+7)
Holding various commanding positions from tactical and operational to strategic levels, commanding almost all campaigns and decisive strategic operations in the two resistance wars against the US and the French as well as in the war to defend the Southwestern border, he made significant contributions to the development of Vietnam’s unique, creative military art and our nation’s victory against the most powerful imperialists of the 20th century