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From the August Revolution to National Day, 2 September - an irreversible tide of justice

From the August Revolution to National Day, 2 September - an irreversible tide of justice

Friday, August 29, 2025, 14:23 (GMT+7)
Following the path opened by the August Revolution, we must continue to foster the will of self-reliance and self-strengthening, kindle the aspiration for development, make the very best use of every opportunity and resolutely fend off risks. Under the Party’s leadership, with the entire people and the entire army united as one, we shall write new glorious pages of history and lead the country steadily into an era of prosperity, happiness, affluence and strength.

The armed forces’ role in August 1945 General Uprising and issues on building a modern Vietnam People’s Army today

The armed forces’ role in August 1945 General Uprising and issues on building a modern Vietnam People’s Army today

Friday, August 15, 2025, 10:51 (GMT+7)
In August 1945, under the leadership of the Party and leader Ho Chi Minh, our people conducted a General Uprising to smash the yoke of colonialism, fascism, and feudalism, establish the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, and usher our nation into a new era - the era of national independence and socialism. In that great victory, our fledgling revolutionary armed forces played a core role in guiding and assisting the masses in rising up to seize power. Those historical lessons remain valuable in the Military’s building and fighting cause in general, the building of a modern Vietnam People’s Army in particular

"Nothing new in the Draft Documents for the 14th National Party Congress" - a false argument that must be rejected

"Nothing new in the Draft Documents for the 14th National Party Congress" - a false argument that must be rejected

Friday, March 14, 2025, 08:05 (GMT+7)
The draft documents submitted to the 14th National Party Congress have selectively inherited key elements from the documents of the previous congresses while incorporating appropriate adjustments and supplements. With the motto of “Solidarity - Democracy - Discipline - Breakthrough - Development,” the Political Report Draft for the 14th National Party Congress has introduced some new points

President Ho Chi Minh’s profound guidance on Army building in the work “Political Awareness”

President Ho Chi Minh's profound guidance on Army building in the work “Political Awareness”

Monday, September 09, 2024, 09:34 (GMT+7)
Building the armed forces in general, and the Military in particular, is one of the distinctive elements of President Ho Chi Minh’s ideological legacy. Among these, his profound guidance on military building in the work “Thường thức chính trị” (Political Awareness) continues to hold significant value today, providing essential direction for our ongoing efforts to strengthen and modernise the Military

Ho Chi Minh’s thought on the exemplary role of political cadres in the Army

Ho Chi Minh’s thought on the exemplary role of political cadres in the Army

Saturday, May 18, 2024, 08:17 (GMT+7)
The exemplary role of political officers always has a positive impact and influence on both cadres and soldiers, as well as on the position and political leadership role and mission performance within military units. Therefore, studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s instructions on the exemplary role of political cadres are always of practical significance to the building of a politically strong Army

General Secretary Tran Phu - an outstanding leader of the Vietnamese Communist Party and revolution

General Secretary Tran Phu - an outstanding leader of the Vietnamese Communist Party and revolution

Thursday, May 02, 2024, 14:30 (GMT+7)
Comrade Tran Phu was an outstanding disciple of President Ho Chi Minh, a shining example of loyalty to the nation, filial piety to the people, dedicating his entire life to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation. His entire life and revolutionary career constitute a luminous page. Though not long, it shines brightly, brimming with intellectual capacity, courage, steadfastness, loyalty, optimism, indomitability and dignity.

Military Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City accelerates the implementation of Resolution No. 35 of the Politburo

Military Party Committee of Ho Chi Minh City accelerates the implementation of Resolution No. 35 of the Politburo

Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 07:49 (GMT+7)
Being fully aware of the situation and on the foundation of grasping the City's position and the role of the armed forces in safeguarding the Party's ideological foundation, in recent years, the Military Party Committee and the High Command of Ho Chi Minh City, along with the party committees and commanders of agencies and units have consistently led and directed the implementation of Resolution No. 35-NQ/TW issued on October 22nd, 2018 by the Politburo (12th tenure) with multiple synchronous and effective measures. All agencies and units have intensified education, enhanced awareness and responsibility among cadres, party members,  and the masses, and determined this task as a central political task, the responsibility of party committees, leaders, and commanders, as well as each cadre and soldier. 

Bringing into play the spirit of August Revolution and Ho Chi Minh’s thought, realising aspiration for developing a prosperous, happy country

Bringing into play the spirit of August Revolution and Ho Chi Minh’s thought, realising aspiration for developing a prosperous, happy country

Monday, August 21, 2023, 06:44 (GMT+7)
The August Revolution is an exemplary national liberation revolution; it demonstrated the ideological and organisational genius of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, cleverly employed advantageous elements, well manage the relationship between “Opportunity, Advantage, and Strength” within a revolution itself in order to abolish the yoke of colonialism, imperialism, and feudalism and liberate our people from slavery for nearly a century to mastery. The victory of the August Revolution is the great evidence of the truth “taking our strength to liberate ourselves”, for independence and freedom, while providing a precondition for national development under the principle of national independence and socialism towards the goal of “Independence, Freedom, Happiness”.

Breakthrough developments in the Party’s theoretical thinking and direction towards the Fatherland protection in the new situation

Breakthrough developments in the Party’s theoretical thinking and direction towards the Fatherland protection in the new situation

Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 07:48 (GMT+7)
In addition to making preparations for defeating all invasions in any form and scale, our Party has always heightened the goal of firmly protecting the Fatherland without involving in a war. That breakthrough development in perception and theoretical thinking is relevant  to the new situation.

Theoretical and practical breakthroughs in the Fatherland protection under the Resolution of the 8th Plenum of the Party Central Committee (11th tenure)

Theoretical and practical breakthroughs in the Fatherland protection under the Resolution of the 8th Plenum of the Party Central Committee (11th tenure)

Sunday, September 18, 2022, 06:50 (GMT+7)
In the new condition, it is necessary to assert that people’s war for the Fatherland protection is still an effective method to deal with new-style and hi-tech wars; modern weapons and equipment are important, but human being  are the determinants. Hence, great weight should be added to making cadres and soldiers of the armed forces politically strong and capable of exploiting and mastering science, technology, and modern materiel.

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