Opening of the Ho Chi Minh Trail: Historic decision of strategic significance

In May 1959, the General Military Commission and the Ministry of Defence decided to establish a special military task force, later known as Group 559. This group was tasked with opening a supply route to transport goods and organise the movement of soldiers and officials from North to South Vietnam and vice-versa. The route was inaugurated on the birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, and thus was called the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

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Vietnam - Kazakhstan traditional friendship, multifaceted cooperation

Vietnam - Kazakhstan traditional friendship, multifaceted cooperation

Party General Secretary To Lam left Hanoi on May 5 for state visits to Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, an official visit to Russia where he will attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Great Patriotic War, and then a state visit to Belarus from May 5 to 12. Kazakhstan will be the first stop for General Secretary To Lam in this European tour. The visit comes at a time when the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Kazakhstan are progressing positively. It aims to further strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries across various fields.

Vietnam-Sri Lanka traditional friendship, multifaceted cooperation

Vietnam-Sri Lanka traditional friendship, multifaceted cooperation

President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, is paying a state visit to Vietnam and participating in the 20th United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations from May 4 to 6, at the invitation of his counterpart, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong. The visit coincides with the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Key targets for sci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation by 2030

Key targets for sci-tech, innovation and national digital transformation by 2030

According to the Politburo’s resolution on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Vietnam has set ambitious targets for 2030. The country aims to achieve advanced capabilities in science, technology, and innovation across several key fields, ranking among the leading nations in the
upper-middle-income group.

16 intangible cultural heritage elements recognised by UNESCO

16 intangible cultural heritage elements recognised by UNESCO

The Ba Chua Xu (Holy Mother of the Realm) Festival at Sam mountain in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang was officially recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paraguay on December 4. With this recognition, the festival has become the 16th intangible cultural heritage element of Vietnam recognised by UNESCO.

Glorious tradition of the Vietnam People's Army

Glorious tradition of the Vietnam People's Army

The Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) celebrate its 80th founding anniversary on December 22, 2024, a milestone in the army’s glorious history of serving and defending the nation. After 80 years of construction and development, the VPA has truly proven its revolutionary nature as an army “born from the people, fighting for the people, and serving the people”.

Build a clean, strong, and comprehensive Party to truly be "moral and civilised"

Build a clean, strong, and comprehensive Party to truly be "moral and civilised"

In his speech at the national ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 2025, Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed: Proud of the glorious Party and the great achievements of our army and people under the Party's leadership, we must strive to build a clean, strong and comprehensive Party so that the Party is truly "moral and civilised", representing the intelligence, honour and conscience of the nation and the era, worthy of the trust, choice and expectations of the people.

Striving to build a peaceful, unified, happy, prosperous, and developed Vietnam (Part 3)

Striving to build a peaceful, unified, happy, prosperous, and developed Vietnam (Part 3)

In his address at the national ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 2025, Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed as a nation that experienced countless pains and losses due to the wars in the past and also a nation that has enjoyed great benefits from peace and friendly cooperation in recent decades, Vietnam earnestly desires to work with the international community to build a future of peace, prosperity, solidarity and development.

Striving to build a peaceful, unified, happy, prosperous, and developed Vietnam (Part 2)

Striving to build a peaceful, unified, happy, prosperous, and developed Vietnam (Part 2)

In his address at the national ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 2025, Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed as a nation that experienced countless pains and losses due to the wars in the past and also a nation that has enjoyed great benefits from peace and friendly cooperation in recent decades, Vietnam earnestly desires to work with the international community to build a future of peace, prosperity, solidarity and development.

Striving to build a peaceful, unified, happy, prosperous, and developed Vietnam (Part 1)

Striving to build a peaceful, unified, happy, prosperous, and developed Vietnam (Part 1)

In his address at the national ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 2025, Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed as a nation that experienced countless pains and losses due to the wars in the past and also a nation that has enjoyed great benefits from peace and friendly cooperation in recent decades, Vietnam earnestly desires to work with the international community to build a future of peace, prosperity, solidarity and development.

Deep integration into the world politics, global economy, and human civilization

Deep integration into the world politics, global economy, and human civilization

In his address at the national ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 2025, Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed after 50 years of national reunification and nearly 40 years of implementing the Doi moi (renewal) policy, Vietnam has overcome numerous difficulties and challenges to achieve monumental accomplishments of historical significance, creating the foundation, potential, position and international prestige as today.

Seven valuable lessons for the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation

Seven valuable lessons for the revolutionary cause of the Party and the nation

In his address at the national ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 2025, Party General Secretary To Lam affirmed that the Great Spring 1975 Victory left behind valuable lessons in both theory and practice for the revolutionary cause of our Party and nation.

The foundation of Vietnam’s victory in the war against the United States

The foundation of Vietnam’s victory in the war against the United States

In his address at the national ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 2025, Party General Secretary To Lam declared: The victory of the resistance war against the US for national salvation stemmed from the correct and creative leadership of the Party; from the people’s war policy, carried out through the strength of great national unity and international solidarity; from the combination of military, political and, diplomatic struggles and the art of seizing the right moment to concentrate forces for a general offensive and uprising; from the strength of the great rear base in the North supporting the major frontlines in the South; from the great, righteous, sincere and effective support and assistance of the Soviet Union, China and fraternal socialist countries; from the Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia special solidarity; from peace-loving, progressive people and forces worldwide, including the progressive Americans.

Great Spring 1975 Victory: The most glorious milestone in Vietnam’s history of building and safeguarding the nation

Great Spring 1975 Victory: The most glorious milestone in Vietnam’s history of building and safeguarding the nation

In his address at the national ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, 2025, Party General Secretary To Lam declared: the Great Spring 1975 Victory is the most glorious milestone in Vietnam’s history of nation-building and defense. It marked the decisive end of a heroic 30-year struggle for independence, freedom, and national unity; brought an end to more than a century of domination by both old and new colonial powers; and opened a new era— the era of national independence and socialism.

Grand parade schedule on April 30 in Ho Chi Minh City

Grand parade schedule on April 30 in Ho Chi Minh City

A grand parade to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30, 2025. The event will begin at 6:30 AM and the public can watch the event live on television and social media platforms.

Tan Son Nhat Airport’s Terminal T3 completed 2 months ahead of planned schedule

Tan Son Nhat Airport’s Terminal T3 completed 2 months ahead of planned schedule

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on April 19 chaired the inauguration ceremony of Terminal T3 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, which was completed two months ahead of schedule. The domestic terminal is the largest of its kind in Vietnam, with a capacity of 20 million passengers per year, raising the total capacity of the airport to 50 million annually.