Patriotic emulation

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.

Notably, the institutional framework for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation has been continuously improved; digital infrastructure has grown rapidly; the digital economy has made significant strides; digital data systems are being developed, connected, and utilised more effectively. The national innovation system and startup ecosystem are gradually taking shape and proving effective. Several Vietnamese enterprises have gradually mastered core and foundational technologies, and the country’s international rankings continue to improve.

The award-winning entry, titled “70 Years of Hanoi’s Liberation: A Sacred and Elegant Capital,” was recognised as one of the most prestigious categories of the conference. This is the second time VietnamPlus has received a WAN-IFRA award.

Vietnamese players on April 21 won a gold at the Southeast Asian Youth Table Tennis Championships in Indonesia.

April 30, 1975 marked the liberation of the south and national reunification - a historic milestone of the country. At the Vietnam Military History Museum, artefacts preserved from that time serve as vivid witnesses to those heroic days. More than relics of battle, these items convey a deep yearning for peace and inspire pride and gratitude in today’s generations.

On April 22, 1975, Comrade Le Duan, on behalf of the Politburo, sent a telegram from Hanoi to the Command of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign. The message stressed that the military and political conditions for launching the General Offensive on Saigon had fully matured. It urged immediate action, emphasising the need to strike the enemy on all fronts without delay.

The 16-strong Vietnamese national women’s futsal team will head to Hohhot, Inner Mongolia (China) on May 1 for the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup China 2025.

Vietnam’s GreenAms Robotics Team 24751 from Hanoi – Amsterdam High School for the Gifted has claimed the runner-up title at the 2025 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championship held in Houston, the US.

In addition to familiar stars such as Tran Quyet Chien, Tran Thanh Luc, Bao Phuong Vinh, and Chiem Hong Thai, the Vietnamese billiards team includes many other notable names.

She was beaten into second place below Chinese Dong Jialing who made 1.73m. The bronze medal went to Yasmeen Roy of Kuwait who jumped 1.65m.

On April 21, 1950, in Roong Khoa hamlet, Diem Mac commune, Dinh Hoa district, Thai Nguyen province, the founding congress of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association was held. Over the past 75 years, the association has grown into a unifying and motivating force for journalists nationwide, helping them overcome immense challenges and fulfil the noble mission of revolutionary journalism. The association has contributed significantly to strengthening public trust in the Party and State.

With nothing more than a hammer and sheets of glass, a Vietnamese artist has created captivating portraits of Vietnamese leaders — including President Ho Chi Minh, General Vo Nguyen Giap, and General Secretaries of the Communist Party of Vietnam across different eras.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presided over a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on April 19 to launch the construction of and inaugurate 80 key national projects and major works across the country, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

Kieu Linh said that she hopes that in the future, Vietnam, as well as countries with large Vietnamese populations, will invest more in Vietnamese language programmes abroad, as this is a genuine need that deserves attention.

Nguyen Thu Ha, Counsellor at the Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy, attended the ceremony and received the award on behalf of the film crew.

The group needs to continue implementing reforms and innovations, applying advanced governance methods to enhance management efficiency, manage resources effectively, and improve competitiveness, he said.

Commendation must be objective, transparent, and merit-based, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed, noting that legal documents guiding the enforcement of the Law on Emulation and Commendation are nearly complete, ensuring effective enforcement across ministries, agencies, and localities.

State President Luong Cuong has emphasised the need to further promote, and multiply models of sharing with and helping others, and to recognise more individuals and collectives dedicated to serving the community.

Since its launching in 2014, the programme has spotlighted more than 2,500 stories of individuals who have quietly done good deeds.

French-Vietnamese director Olivier Dhénin Huu has presented three unique plays and musicals based on Vietnamese fairy tales and historical stories to the French public in Paris in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations and the 50th anniversary of the end of war in Vietnam.