April 30, 1975 stands as a testament to the Vietnamese people's indomitable spirit, embodying the culmination of a prolonged struggle fueled by patriotism, countless sacrifices, and the unwavering unity of the nation.
Fifty years after the liberation of the South and national reunification, Dam Doi district in the southernmost province of Ca Mau has seen significant changes. Once a land devastated by bombs, it has now become an area renowned for aquaculture, identified as the district's key economic sector and a major aquaculture hub of the province.
General Sao Sokha emphasised that during the war, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia needed mutual support to gain independence, and in peacetime, they must continue to work together to maintain peace and achieve sustainable development.
Vietnam's GDP per capita was 4,535 USD in 2024. The Government aims to achieve over 7,500 USD in GDP per capita by 2030 and become a high-income country by 2045.
The victory on April 30, 1975 will forever be a milestone in Vietnam’s history, marking the end of the war, the reunification of North and South, and the beginning of a new era of independence, peace, and national reconstruction, said Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang.
With a population exceeding 100 million, Vietnam is attracting growing interest from foreign investors and is actively working to diversify its economy.
Rander Peña, Vice President for International Affairs of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), emphasised that the Great Spring Victory of 1975 was a triumph of justice, a victory for progressive forces and peace-loving people around the world, including the people of Venezuela.
Deputy Minister of Culture of Venezuela Alí Alejandro Primera will perform renowned songs praising President Ho Chi Minh, along with other artists, during an art programme titled “Forever Ho Chi Minh” on the occasion of his 135th birthday (May 19, 1890 - 2025).
In its report, Xinhua quoted General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam as saying that under the Party's leadership, the Vietnamese people and armed forces have united to rebuild, reconstruct, and develop the country.
Lao Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Suansavanh Viyaket emphasised that the victory on April 30, 1975, was not only a triumph for the army and people of Vietnam but also a shared victory for the united forces and the special combat alliance between Laos and Vietnam.
The article reported Lam’s calling on Vietnamese people to build upon the spirit of the great victory in the spring of 1975, and the values and triumphs over the past 40 years under 'Doi Moi' (renewal) to reap greater triumphs and forge new miracles in the new era.
The daily Juventud Rebelde (Rebel Youth) - a newspaper of the Young Communist League - described Vietnam’s victory on April 30, 1975 as a “brilliant epic” and highlighted “President Ho Chi Minh affirmed that ‘Vietnam is one, the Vietnamese people are one’ – and that day, that aspiration came true.”
A Mexican scholar has praised Vietnam as a notable model of success, not only for Asia but also for developing nations across Latin America, amid the economic volatility in the 21st century.
World leaders have flooded Vietnam with congratulatory messages as the country is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).
During the most intense years of the war, all of Cuba seemed to hold its breath, following every development in Vietnam, said Rafael Suengas, a revolutionary veteran who once led the Cuban Committee for Solidarity with South Vietnam.
The celebration, held at the iconic Pesti Vigadó on the picturesque banks of the Danube, reaffirmed the strong and evolving traditional friendship between Vietnam and Hungary.
The victory of April 30, 1975, stands as a symbol of national solidarity in the heroic struggle of the Vietnamese people to defend their independence, freedom, and sovereignty, said Argentine journalist Gaston Fiorda.
Highlighting Vietnam’s development journey, Voces Del Periodista, representing a network of 45,000 professional journalists, noted that five decades since reunification and nearly 40 years into the Doi Moi (Renewal) reforms, Vietnam has entered a new stage of progress – an era defined by national aspiration and global ambition.
Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (Central Committee and Chief of the committee’s Office Le Hoai Trung welcomed officials of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela and the United Left Movement (MIU) Party of the Dominican Republic, who are in Vietnam for the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification.
April 30, 1975 was one of the great events of the 20th century and a typical example of resilience, struggle and victory for all peoples in the world.