Independence and self-reliance – The consistent foreign policy of our Party

Friday, June 12, 2026, 14:59 (GMT+7)
Independence, self-reliance, self-strengthening, peace, friendship, cooperation and development; is a consistent viewpoint of our Party in foreign relations. At the same time, it is also a message clearly expressing the spirit that Vietnam is a friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible member of the international community, serving the national interests and making active contributions to world peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.

14th National Congress of Communist Party of Viet Nam officially opens in Ha Noi

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 17:49 (GMT+7)
The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) solemnly opened at the National Convention Centre in Ha Noi on 20 January morning.

Bringing into play the spirit of August Revolution, the Military continues to remain steadfast in its combat goal and ideal in the new era

Monday, August 18, 2025, 16:02 (GMT+7)
The success of the August 1945 Revolution marked a milestone in the history of national construction and protection of Vietnam, symbolising our people’s willpower, indomitable spirit, and burning desire for national independence and freedom. 80 years have elapsed, but the greatness, indomitable spirit, and shining ideal of the August Revolution always remain existent in tandem with the country’s development, laying a solid foundation for the Vietnam People’s Army to sustain its combat goal and ideal in the new era

Vietnam's strategic self-reliance in the new context - guideline and reality

Friday, August 25, 2023, 13:21 (GMT+7)
Self-reliance can be understood as the right to self-determine all activities of a nation-state according to the highest interests of the nation and the will of its people; as the firm grasp of the synergic strength of the nation, the ability to massively mobilise and use all strength to exercise lawful sovereignty and protect the interests of the nation-state. The self-reliance of a nation is determined consistently, but there are times when there is flexibility in behaviour, appropriate to each specific situation and the situation of the times.

Europe on the US’s geopolitical chessboard

Friday, April 21, 2023, 07:15 (GMT+7)
The US has always considered Europe a key factor in its foreign policy, therefore it uses NATO as a tool to maintain its influence and protect its national interests. Hence, if the EU succeeds in forming a full-fledged and united army of its own, it is very likely that its members will consider dismantling NATO bases in their territory and withdrawing from the Pact. At the same time, this will neutralise the NATO leverage as the EU becomes more independent and free from the US’s influence.