

Once a fierce battleground, Bu Dang district in the southern province of Binh Phuoc has undergone a remarkable transformation. Today, electricity, roads, schools, and clinics reach even the most remote areas. The lives of local people, used to be overshadowed by poverty and hardships, have improved dramatically.
The transformation marks a profound milestone—one that affirms the sound leadership of the local Party and government, as well as efforts by its armed forces and residents in transforming their once war-torn hometown into a thriving land of prosperity.
The 328-page book, measuring 23x25 cm and presented in both Vietnamese and English, offers a vivid chronicle of the VNA’s eight-decade journey.
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.
Vietnam strongly condemns the terrorist attack on April 22 in the Baisaran valley of Pahalgam in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory, which resulted in many deaths and injuries.
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.
This nationwide expression of gratitude will be disbursed on April 30, at the same time with the Reunification Day celebrations.
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.
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.
According to the organisers, the exhibition aims to deepen public understanding of the historic and contemporary value of the 1975 event, and inspire continued dedication to national development.
While Vietnam–Mexico relations have achieved positive momentum, more effort is needed to unlock their full potential, heard a seminar in Hanoi on April 23.
A prison sentence of six to seven years was proposed for former Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong for "abusing position and power while performing duties" in a solar power case.
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.
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 was brought to life through emotive artworks at the exhibition “Vietnam, Victory!”, which opened at Galería Tomy in Havana, Cuba on April 21.
By the end of 2025, Dak Lak aims to build or renovate a total of 7,312 houses, with the ultimate goal of eradicating all makeshift and dilapidated houses.
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.
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).
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.
The rehearsal featured 38 formations from Vietnam's armed forces, contingents from the Lao People's Armed Forces and the Royal Cambodian Army, and 12 formations representing various mass organisations.