The results of the Election of Deputies to the 16th National Assembly - a concentrated manifestation of socialist democracy

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Countering arguments that deny the right to freedom of belief and religion in Vietnam

Countering arguments that deny the right to freedom of belief and religion in Vietnam

Friday, October 10, 2025, 08:34 (GMT+7)
In Vietnam, “respect for freedom of belief and religion” represents a consistent policy of our Party and State; it is guaranteed by a legal system and reflected in the people’s diverse, harmonious belief and religion life. However, the issue of religion has always been at the forefront of hostile force’s “peaceful evolution” strategy. Taking advantage of the sensitivity of belief and religion in the people’s mental life, hostile forces have spread many wrong arguments

Vietnam People’s Army actively fights plots and tactics of exploiting ethnic and religious issues to sabotage the Vietnamese revolution

Vietnam People’s Army actively fights plots and tactics of exploiting ethnic and religious issues to sabotage the Vietnamese revolution

Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 15:24 (GMT+7)
As a core, pioneering force in the fight against “peaceful evolution”, the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) has, over the years, effectively countered hostile forces’ exploitation of ethnic and religious issues to disrupt our great national unity. This has contributed to maintaining political security and social order, creating a favourable environment for economic growth, socio-cultural development, and Fatherland protection

"Merging land means losing the hometown" - A distorted narrative aimed at sabotaging the streamlining of the political system’s apparatus

“Merging land means losing the hometown” - A distorted narrative aimed at sabotaging the streamlining of the political system’s apparatus

Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 06:56 (GMT+7)
While our entire Party, people, and political system are determined to successfully carry out the revolution to streamline the political system’s organisational structure, paving the way for the nation to stride confidently into a new era of national rise, hostile forces and political opportunists are pushing a multitude of schemes to undermine it. Among these, “merging land means losing the hometown” is an extremely insidious and dangerous narrative, which must be resolutely refuted

The Party’s internal unity and solidarity are undistortable

The Party’s internal unity and solidarity are undistortable

Friday, July 11, 2025, 20:03 (GMT+7)
Building and promoting the strength of unity and solidarity within the Party is the responsibility of every Party organisation and each cadre and Party member. Therefore, each Party member must deeply imbue revolutionary ethics, truly diligent, thrifty, honest, impartial, and uphold the vanguard and exemplary character.

The role of the Vietnam People’s Army in realising economic development goals according to the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
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