

Under Decision No. 370/QD-TTg issued by the Prime Minister on May 4, 2024, the Southeast Region will be developed in to a civilized, modern, and dynamic area, becoming a hub not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia in terms of economy, finance, education, training, science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
The bas-reliefs on the Nine Bronze Urns at the Hue Imperial Palace have been recognised as documentary heritage of the Asia-Pacific region by the Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Committee (MOWCAP).
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.
Vi and Giam songs are sung by a wide range of communities in Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces of north-central Vietnam. They were honoured by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2014.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ho Chi Minh Campaign, which took place from April 26 to 30, 1975, marked the pinnacle of victory in Vietnam’s revolutionary war, creating some of the most brilliant chapters in the nation’s long history of resisting foreign invaders.
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.
During the most challenging moments of the resistance against American imperialism, the Youth Volunteer forces - with their spirit of sacrifice and determination - made a profound contribution to the nation's historic victory in the spring of 1975.
Nearly 30 km of the Ben Luc-Long Thanh expressway will be put into operation from April 28, 2025, helping ease congestion on National Highways 1, 51, and the Ho Chi Minh City–Long Thanh–Dau Giay Expressway.
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.
On April 23, 2025, President Luong Cuong signed Decision No. 689/QD-CTN on presenting gift packages to individuals who rendered meritorious service to the revolution, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025), and the 80th anniversary of the National Day (September 2, 1945-2025).
President Luong Cuong will pay a state visit to Laos from April 24 to 25, 2025. The visit is made at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith. The visit is expected to provide new momentum and make a significant contribution to further deepening the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
Vietnamese high school students brought pride to the country by winning the second prize at the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship – the world's largest robotics competition for secondary students, held in the US from April 16-19.