Exhibitions affirm Vietnam’s sovereignty over East Sea archipelagos

Nearly 200 exhibits confirming Vietnam’s sovereignty on the East Sea and over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes are on display at a month-long exhibition that opened in the Mekong delta city of Can Tho on August 26.
Nearly 200 exhibits confirming Vietnam’s sovereignty on the East Sea andover Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes are ondisplay at a month-long exhibition that opened in the Mekong delta cityof Can Tho on August 26.

The exhibition is to mark the 69 th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2).

The exhibits include photos, maps and documents with the highlightbeing more than 90 old maps depicting the two archipelagos as part ofVietnam’s territory.

In addition, 120 sets ofphotos by Vietnam News Agency photo journalists featuring the cultureand socio-economic activities of ethnic groups nationwide are also onshow at the event.

Similar exhibitions are also being held across the country on the occasion of the National Day.

In the northern province of Ha Nam, the local museum opened a displayof over 200 photos and documents, including official documents issued bythe Vietnamese feudal states as well as writings in Chinese and Frenchrelating to the two archipelagoes.

A highlight ofthe event was the last letter to his family written by Tran Van Bay, anaval officer from Ha Nam, before he was killed in the battle to defendGac Ma Island in Truong Sa archipelago in 1988.

Another exhibition on Truong Sa-Hoang Sa was opened in the northern province of Phu Tho on August 25.-VNA

See more

Representatives from Cao Bang province and Baise city jointly inaugurate the cross-border tourism route between the two localities. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, China launch new cross-border tourism route

Cao Bang province is blessed with breathtaking natural landscapes that captivate visitors. Particularly, the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark is recognised for its unique geological, geomorphological, and historical values, as well as its rich cultural identity.

Participants in the meeting between the Vietnam Paralympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee in Hanoi on May 15 (Photo: Vietnam Government Portal)

Vietnam seeks IPC's greater support for paralympic development

The Vietnam Paralympic Committee proposed the International Paralympic Committee give equipment and infrastructure assistance to develop sports in the community, implement projects to foster the Paralympic movement, and provide overseas training for doctors.

Partners talk with Vietnamese film producers. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam a new attractive destination for international filmmakers

Cinema is not only the seventh art but also one of the most powerful communication channels for promoting the image of Vietnam — its people, culture, and landscapes. This, in turn, helps attract high-quality tourists and elevate the national tourism brand.

Delegates at the opening ceremony of the Vietnamese Film Week 2025 Greece on May 12 (Photo: Vietnamese Embassy in Greece)

Vietnamese film week opens in Greece

The film week offers nine feature and documentary films which reflect the history, culture, land, and people of Vietnam, and many of them have won national and international awards.

Sacred relics of the Buddha, recognised as a national treasure of India, are ceremoniously welcomed to Quan Su pagoda in Hanoi on May 13 afternoon. (Photo: VNA)

Shakyamuni Buddha relics enshrined at Hanoi's Quan Su Pagoda

The relics will be open for public worship and veneration at Hanoi-based Quan Su Pagoda from 6 am to 9 pm from May 14-16. They will then be transferred to Tam Chuc Pagoda in the northern province of Ha Nam from May 17-21, before being returned to India.

The Vietnamese stall at Petro Sem Fronteiras in Angola (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese cuisine, sporting spirit shine in Angola

The event, involving diplomatic missions and expatriate groups based in Luanda, featured a wide range of activities such as sports tournaments, product exhibitions, culinary showcases, and a flag parade.