President Hồ’s call for resistance displayed

An exhibition of Hồ Chí Minh’s appeal for national resistance has opened at the preserved house used by the late President in Vạn Phúc Village in the capital’s Hà Đông District.

Solemn ceremony marks 70th National Resistance Day

Octogenarian war veterans, young people, State leaders and thousands of delegates took part yesterday in a solemn event in Hà Nội commemorating the 70th anniversary of National Resistance Day (December 19) and the fierce campaign against the French in the winter of ’46.

Old books festival opens in Hà Nội

The 5th Hà Nội Old Book Festival began at Thăng Long Imperial City today. The three-day festival offers booklovers a great opportunity to browse through and buy valuable books.

Exhibition shows Hà Nội’s people, soldiers fight for national resistance

The exhibition with theme of Living Forever with the Capital displayed 200 documents, artefacts and photos during the French war (1945-1954) provided by the Centre for Thăng Long Heritage Preservation and the Hà Nội Museum.

Painting contest set for 70th national resistance day

Vietnamese painters at home and abroad are encouraged to create posters for the 70th anniversary of National Resistance Day on December 19.

Most modern dormitory to be built in City A 12-floor dormitory at the HCM City University of Technology, described as the most modern in the country, will be inaugurated by the end of the month.

President Triet entertains veterans who battled for Ha Noi President Nguyen Minh Triet entertained 21 soldiers - who bravely fought for 60 days and nights to protect Ha Noi in 1946 - at the Presidential Palace in the capital yesterday.

Party Secretary Manh lauds patriotism of armed forces General Secretary of the Viet Nam Communist Party Nong Duc Manh lauded the Viet Nam People's Armed Forces for their sacrifices, patriotism and loyalty to the Party, Government and people.

Business executives call on region's promotion Some 300 business executives in the central region said they expected Vietnamese ambassadors, trade commissioners and consuls abroad to promote the region's investment potential more actively. The group of executives met during a meeting on Thursday in Da Nang.