Grand ceremony marks 75th anniversary of Vietnam People’s Army The Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence held a grand ceremony in Hà Nội on Saturday to celebrate the 30th All People’s Defence Festival and the 75th founding anniversary of the Việt Nam People’s Army (VPA) (December 22).

Photojournalists’ exhibition opens in capital

A photo exhibition titled “Impression” was co-organised by the Hà Nội Photo Journalist Club and the Hà Nội Journalist Association on the occasion of Việt Nam Press Day’s 92th anniversary (June 21, 1925-2017).

Taking the long way: the Hồ Chí Minh Trail1

Named after the socialist republic's first president and deisgned by military genius Gen. Võ Nguyễn Giáp, the Hồ Chí Minh Trial ran over 20,000km in length through Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia. During the American War in Việt Nam, the trial, despite heavy bombardment and even the use of chemical weapon by the Americans, never ceased to function as a crucial lifelinethat connected the country's North and South.

Historical memorabilia donated to centre Thang Long – Ha Noi Heritage Conservation Centre received more than 500 documents and objects yesterday related to a Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) meeting that played a decisive role in the liberation of the South and national unification.

Where a nation kept its tryst with destiny1 What began as a rather dispiriting journey turns into an awe-inspiring voyage into one of the most glorious chapters in the nation's history for Bui Quynh Hoa as she visits the mountainous Dien Bien Province.

Songs from a fierce battle On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory, Outlook reporter Bui Quynh Hoa joined a delegation of 800 Dien Bien Phu soldiers and other veterans who congregated at the former battlefield to pay tribute to the nation's war martyrs and legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap.

Shooting the right people at the right time Hoang Kim Dang has shot his way into the nation's history books with iconic photographs of leading lights like General Vo Nguyen Giap and writer Nguyen Tuan. Watch their hands, he tells Nguyet Ha as he reflects on his career and shares insightful tips about sketching photographic portraits of famous people.

Vietnam's Legendary General Giap Hanoi's Ba Dinh Square is the same as it was on September 2, 1945 when President Ho Chi Minh delivered to the nation the "Declaration of Independence" before half a million Hanoians here.

Book sheds new light on Viet Nam's military mastermind A new historical biography penned by an American professor uses comprehensive research and first-hand accounts to uncover the motivations and tactical genius of the revered Vietnamese General Vo Nguyen Giap.

Gen Giap photos reflect comradeship The close relationship between Gen Vo Nguyen Giap and veterans is portrayed by photographer Nguyen Trong Nghi in an exhibition which opened in the capital yesterday.