Voices from the front

The Liberation Press Agency (LPA) -- the wartime southern advance element of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) -- was one of 15 collectives bestowed the title “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” by President Nguyễn Phú Trọng for its illustrious achievements during the anti-American war.

Việt Nam condemns terrorist bombings in Philippines

Việt Nam vehemently condemns the suicide bombing on the southwest island of Jolo, Philippines, on Monday that killed at least 14 people and injured others, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lê Thị Thu Hằng said yesterday.

World's oldest captive alligator marks 83 years in Belgrade zoo Muja has lived through multiple bombing campaigns and several countries -- all while never leaving a tiny pool in Belgrade's zoo for 83 years, making him the world's oldest captive alligator.

A proud history of needle and thread

The northern province of Ninh Bình is not only known as home of the UNESCO-recognised Tràng An Tourism Complex but also as the birthplace of a whole host of talented people in the craft trade. Centuries of fame have come the way of the delicate products created in Văn Lâm embroidery village.

'Lucky' hammock helped war correspondent safely report the news from the frontline

A lucky hammock which saved the life of a Vietnamese war correspondent is now displayed at the newly-opened Vietnam Press Museum.

VNA engineer recalls news coverage in the war1

During the liberation struggle in the south of Việt Nam, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reporters, photographers and technicians overcame difficulties to report on the war.

France launches terror probe after two killed in stabbing spree A Sudanese refugee went on a knife rampage in a town in southeastern France on Saturday, killing two people in what is being treated as a terrorist attack.

Turkey-Russia agreed ceasefire in Syria's Idlib comes into force A ceasefire in northern Syria agreed between Russia and Turkey came into force on Friday, aiming to halt intense fighting that has sparked a humanitarian disaster and raised fears of their armies clashing.

Turkey seeks to defuse tension with Russia in Syria Turkey has said it wanted no "face off" with Russia over its Syrian ally's months-long offensive against Turkish-backed rebels in northwest Syria.

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