Monday, January 12, 2026, 14:44 (GMT+7)

Building Political Officer College on par with its mission requirements in the new era

Building Political Officer College on par with its mission requirements in the new era

Monday, January 12, 2026, 10:31 (GMT+7)
Over the past 50 years of construction, combat, and growth, Political Officer College has firmly established itself as a centre for training political officers at grass-roots level (battalion level and below), contributing to building a politically strong Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and ensuring the Party’s absolute, direct leadership over the Military in all aspects. In the new stage of development, the College continues promoting its glorious tradition and a robust reform to meet the requirements of building a revolutionary, regular, elite, modern VPA

"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

Military Region 3 builds strong local military organisations

Military Region 3 builds strong local military organisations

Friday, January 09, 2026, 10:39 (GMT+7)
Thoroughly grasping and implementing the strategic guidelines of the Party, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defence on restructuring local military forces in the “lean, compact, and strong” direction, the Military Region 3 Party Committee and Command have resolutely and synchronously deployed a wide range of measures and achieved encouraging initial results.

Military Region 7’s armed forces take part in building a firm "posture of people’s hearts and minds"

Military Region 7’s armed forces take part in building a firm “posture of people’s hearts and minds”

Friday, January 09, 2026, 10:39 (GMT+7)
The Military Region’s armed forces have actively participated in carrying out propagation and mobilisation work among the people, raising the entire population’s awareness and sense of responsibility towards the cause of Fatherland construction and protection, taking part in building clean, strong party committees and authorities at all levels, assisting the people in socio-economic development, hunger eradication, poverty reduction, natural disaster and epidemic prevention and control

Military Region 5 actively participates in disaster response, helping the people stabilise their lives

Military Region 5 actively participates in disaster response, helping the people stabilise their lives

Wednesday, January 07, 2026, 06:57 (GMT+7)
Stationed in the Central Coast and Central Highlands - one of the regions that are most severely affected by diverse types of natural disasters nationwide, over the years, the armed forces of Military Region 5 have always promoted their core, pioneering role in responding to natural disasters, becoming a firm, reliable fulcrum for local Party committees, authorities, and citizens in the region

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

Combining socio-economic development with strengthening defence and security in the Central Highlands today

Combining socio-economic development with strengthening defence and security in the Central Highlands today

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 14:26 (GMT+7)
The Central Highlands is an area of particular strategic importance in terms of economy, politics, defence, security, and ecological environment. It is also home to a large population of ethnic minority groups, among whom the living conditions of a part of the population remain difficult. Therefore, ensuring stable and sustainable development in the Central Highlands is of great significance to the country’s overall development.

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.

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.

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