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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

Upholding the cultural values of "Uncle Ho’s Soldiers" in the new era

Upholding the cultural values of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” in the new era

Friday, December 19, 2025, 20:52 (GMT+7)
he culture of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” represents a value system that encapsulates the revolutionary virtue, humanism, and immense spiritual strength of the Vietnam People’s Army. In the new era, the preservation, cultivation, dissemination, and promotion of these noble values constitute not only a strategic imperative but also a steadfast foundation enabling the Army to fulfil, with excellence, every mission entrusted.

Centre for Defence and Security Education - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City promotes its leading position in the new era

Centre for Defence and Security Education - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City promotes its leading position in the new era

Monday, November 24, 2025, 15:14 (GMT+7)
The Centre for Defence and Security Education under Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (hereinafter referred to as the Centre), stands as the largest institution of defence and security education for students in the country (40,000 - 50,000 students/year). It also acts as a pioneer in transitioning to group-2 financial autonomy mechanism and in renewing defence and security education for students

Upholding the heroic tradition and building the Defence Intelligence commensurate with tasks

Upholding the heroic tradition and building the Defence Intelligence commensurate with tasks

Friday, October 24, 2025, 14:44 (GMT+7)
Fully aware of that immense honour and responsibility, the Defence Intelligence has been implementing comprehensive measures to successfully accomplish its assigned political tasks, contributing to the firm construction and defence of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and laying the foundation for the country to advance confidently into the new era.

Engineer Brigade 414 performs well the task of "fighting in peacetime"

Engineer Brigade 414 performs well the task of "fighting in peacetime"

Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 20:28 (GMT+7)
The Party Committee and Command of Engineer Brigade 414 of Military Region 4 have paid special attention to the tasks of defence work construction, post-war UXO clearance, disaster prevention, control and relief, search and rescue – the “peacetime combat task”, which has been highly appreciated by the Head of the Military Region Command, local Party Committees, authorities and People.

On improving the law enforcement capacity for Vietnam Coast Guard today

On improving the law enforcement capacity for Vietnam Coast Guard today

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 18:24 (GMT+7)
Researching and implementing solutions to improve the capacity of the VCG has a crucial and practical meaning to improve the VCG’s capacity and effectiveness in doing the tasks, meeting the requirements of managing and protecting the order, security and safety of the sacred waters and islands of the Fatherland.

Division 355 improves training quality and combat readiness

Division 355 improves training quality and combat readiness

Monday, September 15, 2025, 15:29 (GMT+7)
Although its units are scattered, and their facilities and barracks are still poor condition, the Party Committee and Command of the Division have focused on leading, directing and implementing many solutions to improve the training quality and combat readiness of agencies and units.

Command 969 improves operational quality, meeting task requirements

Command 969 improves operational quality, meeting task requirements

Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 14:28 (GMT+7)
Promoting the special political, historical and cultural values ​​of President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum is of utmost importance in the cause of national construction and defence, posing very high requirements for the 969 Command with several difficulties and challenges.

Khanh Hoa Province promotes defence and military work in the new situation

Khanh Hoa Province promotes defence and military work in the new situation

Monday, July 21, 2025, 14:26 (GMT+7)
The Provincial Military Command regularly focuses on improving the synergy and combat strength of the armed forces. Promote breakthroughs in innovating and improving the quality of training, combat readiness, regularity building, discipline and law compliance, reform military administration with the focus on overcoming weaknesses to create positive changes in each agency and unit.

Lai Chau Provincial Border Guard enhances the fight against crimes to maintain national border security

Lai Chau Provincial Border Guard enhances the fight against crimes to maintain national border security

Monday, July 21, 2025, 14:26 (GMT+7)
Promoting its strong track record, the PBG of Lai Chau will continue heightening vigilance, proactively staying close to the area and people, further raising the quality of crime prevention and control, maintaining political security and social order and safety, ensuring the people’s peaceful life in the Fatherland’s frontier area

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