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Amendments suggested to revised Labour Code draft
A conference took place in Hanoi on September 11 to collect social opinions on the revised Labour Code draft from the angle of gender equality.
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Under its plan, the province will build and repair 971 homes in 2025, including 188 for people with meritorious service, 695 for poor and near-poor households, and 88 for other disadvantaged families.
Cuban media honours Ho Chi Minh’s enduring legacy
Cuban media noted with reverence the historical symbolism of May 19, the birth date of President Ho Chi Minh and the death date of Cuban national hero José Martí, as a profound reminder of the deep connection between the two nations.
Vietnam, Thailand seek to strengthen people-to-people exchanges
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Vietnamese culture promoted in Russia
As part of Vietnam Week in St. Petersburg (May 19–23), a Vietnamese Language and Culture Festival was held on May 21 at High School No. 488 in the city’s Vyborg district, Russia.
Remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers repatriated from Laos
During the 2024–2025 dry season, Search Team 192 of the Military Command of Hue city searched and recovered the remains of 10 volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Laos, with support from Salavan and Sekong provinces.
Singaporean students help build new playground for pupils in Ben Tre
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Vietnam engages in RoK–Southeast Asia Copyright Forum 2025
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President Ho Chi Minh’s legacy guides Vietnam’s progress: Cambodian experts
Cambodian scholars have expressed strong confidence in Vietnam’s development path, attributing its achievements to sound leadership, national unity, and the lasting legacy of President Ho Chi Minh – a global cultural icon and prominent figure in both national and international workers’ movements.
Remains of Vietnamese fallen soldiers, experts repatriated from Laos
The remains of 12 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts, who laid down their lives in different periods in Laos’ Savannakhet province, were repatriated following a handover ceremony on May 21. They will be re-buried at the Road 9 National Martyrs Cemetery in Vietnam's central province of Quang Tri on May 22.
Exhibitions, media contest highlight efforts to promote human rights
The media award on human rights in Vietnam is open to both Vietnamese and foreign nationals aged 15 and above, featuring two categories - photography and video.
Lien Khuong airport set to close for six months for upgrades
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HCM City to extend East-West Boulevard to Long An
The extended road will connect National Highway 1 (the intersection with Vo Van Kiet Street) in HCM City to the border between Long An and HCM City.
President Ho Chi Minh’s legacy honoured in Africa on 135th birth anniversary
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Nghe An reburies martyrs' remains repatriated from Laos
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Phung Thanh Vinh said that carrying a noble international duty, many Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts heroically joined Lao people in their struggle for national liberation and independence. Many of them sacrificed their lives in the country, including more than 12,000 soldiers laying down in the three provinces of Xaysomboun, Vientiane, and Xiangkhouang.
Quang Tri province to again send Vietnamese teachers to Laos after 2-year gap
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Books about President Ho Chi Minh presented to Italian association
Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung underlined that the book donation was a symbolic gesture strengthening the spiritual bridge between the two peoples through their shared respect for President Ho Chi Minh.
President Ho Chi Minh’s images kept in mind of Bangladeshi people, overseas Vietnamese
Ambassador Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted the enormous values of Ho Chi Minh's ideology in the cause of national construction, safeguarding, and development, especially in foreign affairs, affirming that the leader's thought on diplomacy remains relevant today and becomes a priceless asset of the Vietnamese people.
📝OP-ED: When people placed at centre of development
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam emphasised: “People are placed at the centre as the main subject in order to realise visions. People are considered the centre, the objective, and the driving force of all policies and actions at all levels.”
Activities held in Cambodia to mark President Ho Chi Minh’s 135th birthday
The Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia on May 19 held a solemn ceremony to celebrate the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890- 2025).
Vietnam obtains best-ever achievements at ISEF
According to the Ministry of Education and Training, the Vietnamese delegation won two second prizes, one third prize, three fourth prizes, and four special awards granted by sponsors.
