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Stamp collections featuring President Ho Chi Minh
Late President Ho Chi Minh is a great inspiration for Vietnamese stamp artists with his image repeatedly showing up on thousands of postage stamps issued by the Vietnam Post.
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Ho Chi Minh era - most brilliant era in Vietnam’s history
President Ho Chi Minh was a great leader, a national hero who devoted all his life to national independence and freedom and happiness of the people while tirelessly striving for peace and progress in the world.
Uncle Ho’s contributions to fight against racism highlighted
President Ho Chi Minh’s vision and his important role in struggles for independence of African countries and their fight against racism has been highlighted in radio programme “The Taylor Report” hosted by Phil Taylor, which often discusses topics related to war and peace.
Valuable items on display to honour late President
An exhibition on studying and following late President Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style opened at the Presidential Palace historical site in Hanoi on May 18 to mark his 131st birthday on May 19.
Uncle Ho remembered on his 131st birthday
Organisations and people from all walks of life in the central province of Nghe An have offered flowers and incense to President Ho Chi Minh at Kim Lien special national relic site in the leader’s home village on the occasion of the beloved national leader’s 131st birthday.
President Ho Chi Minh: Children’s beloved uncle
President Ho Chi Minh always cared about children. In his testament, he also spent touching words for kids. His great love for children has deeply impressed generations of Vietnamese people.
President Ho Chi Minh in memories of Russian people
On Ho Chi Minh Square in Russia’s capital city of Moscow there is a monument of Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh which has been a popular place for public gathering of Vietnamese people on special occasions.
State President offers incense in commemoration of President Ho Chi Minh
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on May 19 offered incense and flowers to late President Ho Chi Minh at Ho Chi Minh Museum in Ho Chi Minh City as the country is celebrating the late leader’s 131st birthday (May 19), and 110 years since he left Nha Rong Wharf, starting his journey to search for ways to save the nation.
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Vietnam treasures ties with Algeria: Ambassador
Vietnamese Ambassador to Algeria Tran Quoc Khanh expressed his belief that relations between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and Algeria's ruling National Liberation Front will continue to be strengthened, serving as an important political foundation for fostering more substantive and effective bilateral ties.
Vietnam ready to share experience with Timor-Leste ahead of ASEAN chairmanship
Timor-Leste's Deputy Prime Minister Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, who also serves as Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of Tourism and Environment, praised Vietnam's impressive socio-economic achievements and its consistent support for Timor-Leste's regional and international integration including its accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and ASEAN.
☀️ Morning digest on July 14
The top leader's meeting with the Police Department of Prison, Correctional Institution and Juvenile Reformatory Management, PM Le Minh Hung's reception for US Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks, and Deputy PM and Minister of National Defence General Phan Van Giang's official visit to Japan are among news highlights on July 14.
Vietnam, Cambodia survey implementation of cross-border road transport through Tan Nam – Meun Chey border gates
The survey aimed to review the implementation of the two countries’ road transport agreement and assess conditions for launching international cross-border road transport through the Tan Nam–Meun Chey border gate pair.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung receives new US ambassador
The Government leader reaffirmed that Vietnam consistently regards the US as one of its most important partners, supports the US playing a constructive role in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and the world, and wishes to elevate the Vietnam–US comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level for the benefit of the two countries' people.
Vietnam, Japan enhance defence cooperation
Vietnam always regards Japan as one of its leading and long-term partners, and supports the country's increasingly active role in promoting peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.
Condolences to Qatar over passing of former Emir
Vietnamese leaders on July 13 sent a message of condolences to leaders of Qatar over the passing of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Top leader calls for building elite, modern, humane prison management police force
He called for a fundamental shift in thinking, saying prison management should move beyond merely controlling inmates within detention facilities to managing the entire rehabilitation process, from admission to release.
Vietnam, China strengthen exchanges between military academies
Vietnam attaches importance to consolidating and developing its friendly neighbourliness and Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership with the Party, Government, people, and military of China, said General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence.
☕ Afternoon briefing on July 13
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Top leader urges three major overhauls to reshape socialist culture in new era
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam pushed for a shift from a focus on traditional spaces to cultivating culture in both physical and digital spaces, and from simply prioritising preservation to striking a close balance between preservation with innovation.
Vietnam ready to work with ASEAN to support Myanmar: FM
Vietnam stands ready to work closely with the ASEAN Chair for 2026 and other member states to support Myanmar to recover the economy, address social issues and combat transnational crimes while promoting bilateral and subregional cooperation for the sake of peace, stability and sustainable development in Myanmar and the region, and for the building the ASEAN Community, stated Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung.
📝OP-ED: Development-oriented diplomacy: From strategic vision to disciplined rollout
Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed that Resolution 06 should not be seen in isolation. Rather, it is tightly interwoven with Resolution 59 on global integration and other strategic Party resolutions on sci-tech, innovation, and foreign investment attraction.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports efforts to deal with aftermath of Phu Quoc speedboat capsize
In the coming days, the MoFA will continue to work closely with the An Giang provincial People’s Committee, the Phu Quoc Special Zone, relevant agencies, the Vietnamese Embassy in India, the Embassy of India in Hanoi and the Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City to closely monitor the situation, carry out consular and citizen protection work, and repatriate the bodies of the deceased tourists to India in accordance with the wishes of their families as soon as possible.
☀️ Morning digest on July 13
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency.
Vietnam seeks stronger economic links with Egypt's Red Sea Governorate
Beyond traditional exports, there remains considerable room to expand bilateral trade. Vietnam has potential to increase exports of tea, rice, frozen shrimp, machinery and electrical equipment, while Egypt could boost shipments of citrus fruits, grapes, fertilisers and, in particular, phosphate ore.
Vietnam, France seek to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Both sides agreed to continue promoting regular exchanges and practical cooperation within their respective areas of responsibility, contributing to closer ties between the two legislatures and further strengthening the Vietnam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Vietnam, Indonesia have ample room to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: ambassador
The Vietnam–Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership would continue to deliver more practical and effective cooperation, benefiting both peoples while contributing to peace, stability and development in the region.
Vietnam, Philippines build broader, substantive ties for half a century
A major milestone came in June 2026 when the two countries elevated the relationship to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, creating a stronger stage for more comprehensive cooperation in a new era.
Vietnam showcases proactive, responsible role through humanitarian efforts, international cooperation
Vietnam reaffirmed its role as a proactive, responsible and reliable member of the international community during the week of July 6–12 through humanitarian assistance, economic diplomacy and regional cooperation.
