Việt Nam News

The Holy Relics—precious corporeal remains of Gautama Buddha—will journey from the sacred soil of India to the land of the rising dragon, Việt Nam, in a profound gesture of peace, unity, and shared spiritual heritage.

“We always need role models, and we take Việt Nam's example, especially its reconciliation process, as a model for building and fostering peace, as well as for building trust in the world,” said the ambassador.

“The April 30 victory was a triumph that shook the world and was a historical turning point for the Vietnamese people but also an event of great significance for the Lao and Cambodian revolutions as well as the world revolution, contributing to promoting the struggle of the world people for national independence, peace, democracy and social progress"

One of the highlights of China's top leader to Việt Nam was the launching of a China - Việt Nam railway cooperation mechanism, with the formation of a railway cooperation committee between the two governments, marking a critical project of special attention for both sides.

Emphasising the role of national unity in achieving this historic victory, Eric Coudray, history teacher in Annecy, Indochina war expert and doctor of contemporary history at Paul-Valéry University Montpellier, highlighted the importance of reconciliation and national harmony in Việt Nam's development.

Professor Masina Pietro Paolo from the University of Naples “L’Orientale” stated that the transformation of Việt Nam–US relations from former foes into comprehensive strategic partners stands as a striking example of post-war reconciliation and the triumph of peace.

The victory on April 30, 1975 was not only a triumph for the Vietnamese people but also a reflection of the patriotic spirit that defines the nation.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of reunification, Việt Nam News speaks with Võ Văn Hoan, vice chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, about the city’s achievements since 1975 and the vision for the future.

Following frequent high-level discussions at various international forums, the trip demonstrates the Japanese Government’s respect for Việt Nam’s role and position in the region.

The special Việt Nam–Laos relationship continues to thrive, delivering sustainable and effective results across sectors.

Thanks to attention from leaders of both nations, bilateral agreements have been rapidly implemented. Projects like the Lao National Assembly House and the Vũng Áng seaport stand as visible markers of successful collaboration.

To ensure that the Việt Nam-Laos relationship continues to grow in a practical and effective manner, Ambassador Nguyễn Minh Tâm suggested the two countries sustain strong political trust and coordinate closely on strategic issues and policies related to national security and development.

FAO has a road map whereby two objectives are brought together - aligned to the priorities of Việt Nam, UN Sustainable Development Goal 2, which is Zero Hunger, but without breaching the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold, which is the Paris Agreement.

Việt Nam’s unrecognisable achievements and changes today are entirely justified when the Vietnamese people managed to secure all the strengths essential for the victory 50 years ago, said a member of the board of trustees of the Soviet Peace Fund.​

Việt Nam has launched a nationwide campaign to boost digital literacy, drawing inspiration from the historic 1945 mass literacy movement. The initiative aims to equip every citizen, from farmers to retirees, with essential digital skills.

First Secretary of the Communist Party of Bolivia said from a war-ravaged country with a poor economy and outdated infrastructure, Việt Nam has emerged as one of the most dynamic economies in the world.

Việt Nam and China pledged to upgrade bilateral ties to a higher level of strategic depth and quality, China’s foreign minister said.

Nguyễn Bá Hùng, chief economist at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Việt Nam, shares his perspective on the issue with the media.