National flags of Vietnam (R) and Timor Leste (Photo: crossed-flag-pins.com) 
Titled "Vietnam, yesterday, today, and forever", Resumen Latinoamericano, a leading progressive publication in Latin America, reflected on the 117-year-long struggle that never ceased, from the August Revolution of 1945 under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh, to the historic victory at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, which reverberated across the globe.
The bilateral relationship between Cuba and Vietnam continues to thrive, expanding in both breadth and depth, said Salvador Valdes Mesa, Politburo member of the Communist Party of Cuba and Vice President of Cuba, at the "Vietnam–Cuba Friendship Meeting" held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 28.
Half a century since the war's end and national reunification, Vietnam remains committed to building on the achievements of Doi moi (Renewal) and deeper international integration while staying determined to implement strategic breakthroughs and major national policies to herald a new era of national development.
The draft law on amendments to the Law on Vietnamese Nationality features the revision of some regulations related to nationality acquisition, making it easier for individuals with Vietnamese parents or grandparents, as well as foreign investors, scientists and experts, to gain Vietnamese citizenship.
Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan stressed that the Vietnamese people always treasure the sincere solidarity and invaluable support that the Cuban Party, State, and people have provided for Vietnam throughout nearly seven decades.
PM Pham Minh Chinh praised the signing of the agreement to promote bilateral trade between the Governments of Vietnam and Cambodia for the 2025–2026 period, noting that it will provide legal grounds for reaching the trade target of 20 billion USD.
PM Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to being an active and responsible ASEAN member, pledging continued support for Malaysia during its ASEAN chairmanship and for the successful organisation of upcoming ASEAN conferences.
PM Pham Minh Chinh said he hopes that the Chinese Ministry of Veterans Affairs will bolster cooperation with Vietnamese agencies to raise public awareness of the traditional friendship between the two countries.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son held talks with Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Mahmoud Thabit Kombo in Hanoi on April 28.
State President Luong Cuong on April 28 sent a message of condolences to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following a tragic explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Hormozgan province on April 26.
The officials underscored the importance of preserving and fostering the relationship between the two ruling parties to guide and promote the countries’ multi-faceted cooperation, ensuring it grows deeper and delivers substantive results.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need for continued urgency and diligence in preparing the remaining items, particularly contentious draft laws, to ensure complete documentation.
State President Luong Cuong described the inauguration wharf No.3 at Vung Ang port in the central province of Ha Tinh as a significant political and diplomatic milestone, demonstrating the two countries’ determination to strengthen connectivity and promote their development cooperation.
Vietnam considers Japan as one of the leading and long-term partners, NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man said, proposing strengthened cooperation in the four priority areas of economy, human resources development, people-to-people exchanges, and locality-to-locality collaboration.
Senior research fellow at Meiji University Prof. Go Ito delved into Vietnam's remarkable journey over the past five decades since the liberation of the South and national reunification in an analysis published by the Japan Forum on International Relations on April 28, crediting its adaptability and a distinctive diplomatic approach dubbed “bamboo diplomacy.”
Madame Le Thi Bich Tran, spouse of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Madame Ishiba Yoshiko, spouse of Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, toured the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism which showcases Vietnam’s ethnic cultural diversity.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
The victory on April 30, 1975 was not only a triumph for the Vietnamese people but also a reflection of the patriotic spirit that defines the nation.
Under the brilliant leadership and guidance of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the Vietnamese army and people, especially those in the South, succeeded in their struggle against the imperialist forces. This historic victory helped Vietnam gain national reunification, enabling the country to safeguard its sovereignty and advance steadily on the path of socialism for the great goal of building a prosperous Vietnam as today.
Vietnamese and Japanese Prime Ministers expressed their delight at the strong, comprehensive and substantive development of the Vietnam - Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World after more than one year of upgrading, affirming that they will closely coordinate and further strengthen the Vietnam - Japan cooperation towards a new era of Vietnam.
