Japan stands as Vietnam’s largest bilateral supplier of official development assistance (ODA), the top partner in labour cooperation, the third largest foreign investor, and the fourth largest partner in trade and tourism. Bilateral trade reached 47.6 billion USD in 2022, 44.98 billion USD in 2023, and 46.2 billion USD in 2024, and 12 billion USD in the first quarter of 2025 alone.
The articles emphasises that the victory on April 30, 1975, when the tanks of the liberation army entered the Independence Palace, not only ended a protracted war but also became an everlasting symbol of the will for independence and freedom. This victory was not only a source of pride for Vietnam but also became a powerful inspiration for liberation movements around the world, especially in Latin America, where the desire for freedom and justice was always burning.
The event saw the presence of State President Luong Cuong in Ho Chi Minh City, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi, and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man in Quang Tri.
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
Welcoming the Japanese PM's visit as Vietnam is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the Vietnamese Party chief affirmed that the visit will open a new chapter in the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
Chairman Man expressed profound gratitude and deep respect for the great sacrifices of the fallen heroes who gave their youth, courageously fought, and sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the nation and the happiness of the people.
Historian Alain Ruscio affirmed that this anniversary provided an opportunity to revisit the reasons behind Vietnam’s victory and the strong international solidarity shown during the war, particularly the extensive anti-war movement in France which offered political, material, and moral support to Vietnam.
The victory on April 30, 1975, which stands as a heroic anthem of Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and President Ho Chi Minh, marked not only a triumph over the world’s most powerful force at the time but also a shining milestone in the global fight against imperialism.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro praised the Vietnamese people and armed forces for achieving a resounding victory under the guidance and leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, noting that this triumph inspired not only the Vietnamese nation but also global movements for peace and national independence, including those in Venezuela.
Indian General P.K. Chakravorty has described April 30, 1975, as a milestone not only for Vietnam but also for all nations aspiring to freedom and stable unification.
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru arrived in Hanoi on April 27 afternoon, beginning his three-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
The rehearsal programme officially began with the flag-raising ceremony, accompanied by a 21-gun salute conducted by the ceremonial artillery team at Bach Dang Wharf, District 1.
The victory was the result of the Vietnamese people's unwavering determination to build a unified nation that could never be divided by any force.
The image of Pope Francis will forever live in the hearts of the faithful and all peace- and justice-loving people around the world, wrote Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of its Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Nguyen Trong Nghia.
High-ranking delegations from Laos and Cambodia will attend the grand ceremony celebrating Vietnam’s 50th anniversary of liberation of the South and national reunification at the invitation of the Vietnamese Party and State leaders.
President Luong Cuong's state visit to Laos, from April 24-25, has helped tighten the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries.
Fifty years on, Vietnam’s transformation has been nothing short of spectacular. The economic and political reforms initiated in 1986 under the Doi Moi (Renewal) programme served as a catalyst for rapid economic growth.
This annual diplomatic event aims to strengthen people-to-people diplomacy, thus promoting socio-economic development and contributing to implementing successfully Hanoi’s goals and aspirations.
Can Tho is set to merge with Hau Giang and Soc Trang provinces, forming a vibrant economic hub spanning 6,400 sq.km and serving over 4 million residents.
Regarding the North-South high-speed railway, Prime Minister Chinh reiterated that under Resolution No. 106/NQ-CP, the Government has approved the overall implementation plan, ensuring construction starts no later than December 2026.
