☀️ Morning digest on May 25

The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
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Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency.

- Deputy Chief of theGeneral Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army Ngo Minh Tien and PoliticalCommissar of the National Defence Academy under the Ministry of NationalDefence Luong Dinh Hong, have been promoted from the rank of Lieutenant Generalto Senior Lieutenant General.

☀️ Morning digest on May 25 ảnh 2President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (centre) presents the promotion decisions to the officers. (Photo: VNA)

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is also Commander-in-chief ofthe People’s Armed Forces and Chairman of the Defence - Security Council,handed over the promotion decisions to the officers at a ceremony in Hanoi onMay 24. Read full story

- Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on May 23-24 joined variousactivities within the framework of the 52nd World Economic Forum (WEF) annualmeeting in Davos, Switzerland.

At the ‘A Digital ASEAN for All’ sessions and dialogue between leadersregarding the building of self-reliant economies for sustainable developmentunder the chair of WEF President Borge Brende, Khai shared Vietnam’s viewpointsand development orientations, including sustainable development on thefoundation of science-technology, innovation and digital transformation. Read full story

- Vietnam always attaches importance to and wants to deepen itsrelations with the European Union (EU) in the time ahead, Minister of ForeignAffairs Bui Thanh Son affirmed during his phone talks with Vice President ofthe European Commission (EC) and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs andSecurity Policy Josep Borrell on May 24.

☀️ Morning digest on May 25 ảnh 3Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (left) holds phone talks with Vice President of the European Commission (EC) and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. (Photo: baoquocte.vn) 

The same day, Sonheld phone talks with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade PéterSzijjártó, during which the two sides affirmed the importance they attach tothe Vietnam-Hungary comprehensive partnership. Read full story

- A send-off ceremonyfor the 2nd detachment of Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 to perform dutiesin the UN peacekeeping missions in South Sudan was held on May 24 inthe military airfield of Division 371 of the Air Defence – Air Force Service.

☀️ Morning digest on May 25 ảnh 4At the send-off ceremony for the 2nd detachment of Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 to perform duties in the UN peacekeeping missions in South Sudan (Photo: VNA) 

Speaking at the event, Major General Hoang Kim Phung, Director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, expressed his hope thatmembers of the detachment will inherit and promote well achievements andexperience gained in the past to successfully complete the tasks entrusted bythe Party, State and Army, and the people. Read full story

- As many as4,733 traffic accidents occurred nationwide killing 2,761 people and injured3,078 others in five months between December 15, 2021 and May 14, 2022, theOffice of the National Traffic Safety Committee said on May 24.

During the period, the number of cases was down by 800, or14.46 percent while the number of deaths and the injured decreased by 30 and875, equivalent to 1.07 percent and 22.14 percent, respectively, from the sameperiod last year. Read full story

- Hanoi welcomed700,000 domestic tourists and 31,448 foreigners who visited or participated inevents of the recently concluded SEA Games 31, the municipal Department ofTourism announced on May 24.

As of May 23, 18 hotels in Hanoi had accommodated more than5,600 Vietnamese and foreign delegates, referees, athletes and reporters. Inaddition, other accommodation facilities stood ready to welcome touriststravelling to Hanoi during the Games./. Read full story

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The campaign calls on youth union members, young people, and citizens nationwide to simultaneously change their profile and cover photos on their social media accounts, and post content, images, and videos expressing love for the nation. (Illustrative photo: Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union)

National pride campaign celebrates national reunification day

It calls on youth union members, young people, and citizens nationwide to simultaneously change their profile and cover photos on their social media accounts, and post content, images, and videos expressing love for the nation, national pride, and the jubilant spirit of celebrating the liberation of the South and national reunification day.

The hybrid seminar, titled “Viet tiep ban hung ca” (Continuing to write the heroic epic), is an activity to mark the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025). (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam News Agency reporters continue to write “heroic epic”

The history of revolutionary journalism in Vietnam has recorded the profound imprint of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) as a strategic, reliable information agency of the Party and State throughout the great resistance wars. During the years of arduous warfare, with patriotism, courage, and unwavering will, its reporters were present on all battlefields, vividly reflecting on the heroic struggle of the Vietnamese army and people for national independence, freedom, and reunification, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.

People take a photo during the celebration of National Reunification Day. (Photo: VNA)

PM orders intensified efforts to ensure security, order during upcoming holiday

In his newly-signed dispatch, the PM stressed that a wide range of important activities in celebration of this anniversary will be held across the nation, drawing the participation of foreign delegations and forces. At the same time, the Party and State are implementing reforms and restructuring the organisational apparatus, and building a two-level local administration model.

Reporter Le Nam Thang of the Liberation News Agency (second from left) (Photo: VNA)

50 years of national reunification: Moving stories from VNA journalists in frontline

Recalling the heroic days of the country 50 years ago, journalist Ngoc Bich, former reporter and editor of the southern news bureau under the VNA’s Domestic News Department said she has been proud to have lived and witnessed the brilliant days when the Vietnamese troops and people defeated the most powerful imperialist in the world.

People visit the Vietnamese booth at the charity fair in Tokyo on April 23. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam's traditional products promoted at charity fair in Japan

As an active member of the Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society (ALFS), the women’s union of the Vietnamese Embassy has participated in the fair for years, contributing to charity work and helping disadvantaged students in remote areas of Vietnam with the funds raised.

At the conference (Photo: VNA)

Lai Chau accelerates substandard house elimination by late June

According to the steering committee’s report, a total of 7,064 local households require support, comprising 5,831 in need of new construction and 1,233 repairs, with an estimated total cost of nearly 387 billion VND (approximately 14.9 million USD).

Vietnam’s resistance war against the US for national salvation is brought to life through emotive artworks at the exhibition “Vietnam, Victory! in Cuba. (Photo: VNA)

Cuban artist’s paintings portray Vietnam’s victory

Vietnam’s resistance war against the US for national salvation was brought to life through emotive artworks at the exhibition “Vietnam, Victory!”, which opened at Galería Tomy in Havana, Cuba on April 21.

Nghiem Sy Thai, the former war reporter of the Liberation Press Agency, reads his diary. (Photo: VNA)

Long-lost diary returned to war reporter

The war keepsakes not only hold historical value but also serve as evidence for post-war Vietnam-US friendship. They also embody compassion and hope for a closer future relationship between the two nations.

Indian security officers are deployed to the scene (Photo: ANI)

No Vietnamese casualties in India terrorist attack: embassy

The Vietnamese Embassy in India has confirmed that there are no Vietnamese casualties in a deadly terrorist attack that occurred in the Baisaran valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) territory in northern India on April 22 (local time).

Special trains, SE1 from Hanoi Station and SE4 from Sai Gon Station, named “Thong Nhat” (Reunification) will depart simultaneously in the evening of April 29. (Photo: VNR)

Vietnam Railways adds trains for upcoming holidays

As part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification, a special pair of trains, SE1 from Hanoi Station and SE4 from Sai Gon Station, named “Thong Nhat” (Reunification) will depart simultaneously in the evening of April 29. The two trains are scheduled to meet in Da Nang Station at noon on April 30.