“Two steadfast commitments” - the firm political and ideological foundation for building a revolutionary, regular, elite, modern Vietnam People’s Army
Monday, July 20, 2026, 08:56 (GMT+7)
In essence, they represent loyalty to and creative application of Marxism - Leninism and Ho Chi Minh Thought on military affairs, national defence, and socialist Fatherland protection. At the same time, these commitments affirm the Party’s absolute, direct leadership over the VPA in all aspects as a consistent principle, together with the thought on all-people national defence
Refuting distortions of our Party’s stance on state economic sector development
Thursday, July 09, 2026, 16:23 (GMT+7)
Developing the state economic sector and ensuring it truly maintains a leading role is a consistent viewpoint of our Party in building a socialist-orientated market economy. Realities of 40 years of national renovation (Đổi Mới) have affirmed that this viewpoint is entirely correct and must continue to be thoroughly grasped and steadfastly realised
Refuting the allegation that national defence and security education is a tool to “militarise” students
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 16:33 (GMT+7)
Improving the awareness of national defence and security education, and promoting the struggle against wrong and hostile views in general, regarding the national defence and security education in particular, contribute to building a young generation of responsibility, resilience, and readiness to dedicate themselves to the cause of safeguarding the Fatherland from afar.
Freedom of the press cannot be a “shield” for falsehoods
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 09:52 (GMT+7)
In Vietnam, freedom of speech and freedom of the press are constitutionally guaranteed rights and are further institutionalised through an increasingly comprehensive legal system. Article 25 of the 2013 Constitution affirms that: “Citizens shall enjoy the right to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, access to information, assembly, association, and demonstration. The exercise of these rights is prescribed by law”
The results of the Election of Deputies to the 16th National Assembly - a concentrated manifestation of socialist democracy
Tuesday, April 07, 2026, 10:35 (GMT+7)
The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026 - 2031 term was a great success, opening a new era of national development. This major political event vividly demonstrates the essence and superiority of the socialist democratic regime in our country; in this regard, the propositions, namely “democracy”, “the people as masters”, and “all power belongs to the people” are clearly and vividly expressed
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
Socialist democracy - Its superior nature and vivid reality in Vietnam
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 15:55 (GMT+7)
Democracy within society has become increasingly advanced, substantive, and in-depth. Citizens participate in social management, either directly or indirectly, through their elected representatives. The people “exercise their right to mastery, promote creativity, and ensure social consensus.
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
Overview of the global political and military landscape in 2025
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 14:15 (GMT+7)
The most prominent features of the global political and military landscape in 2025 are the irreversible trend towards multipolarity of the world order and intense competition among major powers. Besides, worrying developments from the conflicts of Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Iran, India-Pakistan, etc., and the risk of US military intervention in Venezuela are posing significant challenges to global security and stability.
Thoroughly grasping and implementing the principle of “The People are the root”, further strengthening mass mobilisation work in the era of national ascent
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 18:24 (GMT+7)
In today’s context of globalisation, digital transformation, and ever-deepening international integration, the Party’s mass mobilisation work is not only the vital bridge binding the Party closely with the People, but also the means through which endogenous strength is unleashed, and the aspiration for prosperous and happy development is kindled.