(PTOJ) - Determining the right system of assessment criteria is the first condition for properly assessing the quality of cadre contingents. For district cadre contingents under the Standing Committee of Provincial Party Committees (SCPPC) in the central region of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, it is necessary to pay full attention to the following criteria: number and structure; political qualities; moral qualities, lifestyle, sense of organization and discipline; qualification, competence and work style; willingness to undertake and fulfill assigned responsibilities and tasks.

(PTOJ) - This article presents the concept of the practical organizational capacity of district-level leadership and management officials in Laos. Thereby, this article clarifies the requirements and actual situation in the field, as well as proposes some solutions to improve the practical organizational capacity of the district-level leadership and management officials of Bokeo province, Laos in the coming period.

(PTOJ) - Germany - the world's fourth largest industrial economy, has had a successful energy transition towards a green living model. The country has a 100% energy consumption target from renewable sources by 2035. Germany is also a pioneeringcountry and has many contributions to the process of making European and global policiesaboutclimate protection. In addition, Germany's successes in energy transition and equitable transition are also valuable experiences for developing countries to make commitments to environmental protection and sustainable development.

(PTOJ) - In contemporary political life, political parties play a vital role and dominate the democratic process of each country. The article analyzes and compares the characteristics of the political party systems in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

(PTOJ) - The French Communist Party and the Communist Party of Vietnam have a special close relationship, President Ho Chi Minh - leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam is one of the founders of the French Communist Party. That the friendship between the two parties has been deeply strengthened is a testament to the international spirit of the communists struggle for the common cause. December of 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the French Communist Party, a good time to look back on the relationship between the two parties, to celebrate the friendship and solidarity between the French and Vietnamese revolutionaries.

(LLCT) - Right after gaining national independence (1945), President Ho Chi Minh  and the Party intended to have Vietnam join the United Nations. However, more than 30 years later, in 1977, Vietnam officially became a member of the United Nations. Since then, we have proactively, actively, and responsibly participated in the United Nations, making important contributions to solving global issues, thereby, enhancing the national standing, maintaining independence, sovereignty, and firmly defending the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, creating a peaceful and stable environment for the cause of construction and development of the country. This article focuses on analyzing and clarifying Vietnam’s views and policies, achievements and prospects of the relations with the United Nations.

(LLCT) - Flowing through China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, the Mekong River plays a particularly important role in socio-economic development of these six countries in the basin. However, these countries have different interests in the exploitation and use of water resources of the Mekong River. The exploitation of water resources of upstream countries has had a great influence on the development of downstream countries, especially Vietnam. In 1995, the International Mekong River Commission was officially established with the main role of promoting, coordinating the management and development of water resources in a sustainable manner for the common good of all nations. However, this role has not been fully and effectively implemented. Therefore, Vietnam needs to promote cooperation to bring into full play the Commission's active role in the use, management and protection of water resources.

(LLCT) - With China’s growth and the relative weakening of the United States, there is growing speculation that China and the United States will soon fall into the “Thucydides’s trap”, meaning that there will be a major war in the process of a power transition. Meanwhile, there are also opinions that the current U.S. and China relation have many complex variables; it is not easy to get into conflict. For Vietnam, developments in the U.S. - China relationship has always been an important factor in assessing the external environment. This article provides reviews and predictions about the potential for conflict and agreement between the United States and China, both theoretically and practically.

(LLCT) - In this article we will discuss the 45 years anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Vietnam and Panama and also a review of this period of time and how both countries has advanced in their relations. Another important topic that we will discuss is how Panama and Vietnam in these 45 years have shared and supported with votes in the multilateral forums, like United Nations, Security Council votes, etc. Also will provide a comprehensive review of the cooperation from Panama to Vietnam in several topics like for example, economic, cultural, maritime sector, etc.

(LLCT) - Since joining ASEAN, Vietnam has actively participated in, and contributed to ASEAN’s common activities and the creation and strengthening of security frameworks in the region like the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), the Treaty of Southeast Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ), and the Bali Declaration on the principles of mutually beneficial relations. This article provides three policy recommendations for Vietnam to further promote its role when participating in ASEAN security mechanisms in the coming period.

(LCTT) - In 2020, Vietnam will take the role of ASEAN Chairman. The member countries of the ASEAN Community, ASEAN’s partners and many countries around the world believe Vietnam will perform well to build ASEAN into a community of solidarity, confidence, security, peace, stability, and development. This article focuses on clarifying the global and regional context, as well as Vietnam’s opportunities, challenges, and preparation as ASEAN Chair in 2020.

(LLCT) - The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics so far has a total of 12 journals (or 14 if including the English and e-publications of the Political Theory Journal), in which the Political Theory Journal is the only unit equivalent to a department and directly under the President of the Academy, while the others belong to the affiliated academies and research institutes. Since 2014, with the launching of the English Political Theory Journal, the contribution to international cooperation has become more visible. In the future, the leaders of journals must be proactive and active in seeking, selecting reliable partners and organizing appropriate forms of cooperation to improve their professional skills and contribute to strengthening the multi-faceted cooperative relations of the Academy.

（LLCT） - Japan’s Assistance Strategy for Vietnam rests on three pillars, which are promotion of economic growth and strengthening international competitiveness, response to fragility and good governance. JICA assistance for good governance gives high priority to capacity development of public leaders and civil servants as the quality of the policies, the effectiveness of the enforcement depend on their performance and accountability. At the same time, improved capacity of public leaders and civil servants helps enhancing efficiency and sustainability of JICA’s loan and technical cooperation projects. Together with JICA, National Personnel Authority of Japan (NPA) - the agency responsible for ensuring fairness in personnel administration and protecting the benefits of national public employees - is willing to share Japan’s philosophy and know-how of civil servants training with HCMA.

(LLCT) - Vietnam and China, the two friendly neighboring countries sharing in-line rivers and moutains, are also the two Communist Party-led socialist countries. Over the period of long revolutionary struggles, Chairman Mao Zedong, President Ho Chi Minh and the senior leaders of both Parties built up the traditional friendship as “both comrades and brothers”, opening a historical chapter of nearly 90 years of friendship and exchange between the two parties. In those 90 years, the two-party cooperation has always played an important leading role in the relationship between the two countries, especially in recent years, under the attention and direction of General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the exchange by the Party channel has reached new heights and spread new vitality.

(LLCT) - The friendship between Vietnam and India is rooted in similar plights of colonial rule, in the struggle for independence and freedom, and in many shared values and benefits in the building up and protection of the countries. The friendship in the modern era was founded by two outstanding leaders of our nations, President Ho Chi Minh and Prime Minister J. Nehru, beginning in the 1950s. Continuing that good relationship, succeeding generations of leaders of the both countries have consistently tried to cultivate, strengthen, and build a comprehensive strategic partnership in all fields, including economics, politics, diplomacy, security, defense, culture, and education.