Following their talks in Jakarta on the afternoon of March 10, Party General Secretary To Lam and President of the Republic of Indonesia, Chairman of the Great Indonesia Movement Party (Gerindra) Prabowo Subianto, met with the press at the Presidential Palace. The two leaders announced the elevation of Vietnam-Indonesia relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Party General Secretary To Lam expressed his hope that Indonesian businesses will continue to grow and stay among the largest investors in Vietnam. He encouraged them to leverage their strengths and seize opportunities based on equality, mutual respect, and shared benefits, in alignment with the strategic relations between the two countries.
The concert was a special event within the framework of Party General Secretary To Lam's state visit to Indonesia and official visit to the ASEAN Secretariat.
This marks the first visit by a General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam to Indonesia in nearly eight years, since August 2017, and also the first by a Vietnamese Party chief to the ASEAN Secretariat.
The seaweed fields in Tu Thien hamlet, Phuoc Dinh commune, Thuan Nam district, Ninh Thuan province, are now at their most beautiful time of the year. As the tide recedes, lush green seaweed spreads across a 500-meter-wide, 4-kilometer-long rocky shore, creating a breathtaking natural landscape. Visitors to the Tu Thien seaweed fields can immerse themselves in the pristine, refreshing environment, enjoy leisure activities, capture stunning artistic photos, and experience the simple yet fascinating daily life of local fishermen.
Thirty-seven years ago today, 64 soldiers of the Vietnam People's Navy bravely sacrificed their lives in the depths of the sea to defend Vietnam's sovereignty in the East Sea. Their sacrifice in Gac Ma battle remains etched in history, serving as a lasting reminder to the Vietnamese people of their duty to safeguard the nation’s maritime sovereignty and build a strong military force.
On the afternoon of 13 March 2025, at National Training Centre 4, the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army inspected forces participating in the military parade to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (30 April 1975 – 30 April 2025).
Fields of blooming rapeseed flowers are spreading across the slopes and valleys of Moc Chau plateau (Son La), attracting visitors for sightseeing and photography. In addition to its vibrant floral landscapes, Moc Chau entices tourists with famous attractions, local delicacies, and thrilling "cloud-hunting" experiences atop mountain peaks.
Every March, as the season transitions and the weather retains a hint of cold, sua flowers (Dalbergia tonkinensis) bloom in pure white along the streets and laneways of Hanoi.
Over the past five decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations (August 1, 1973 - 2025) and more than ten years of the Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Partnership (2013-2025), the bilateral relationship has continued to flourish both extensively and intensively. The two countries have also achieved significant milestones in their strategic partnership, further strengthening and elevating their overall bilateral ties to new heights.
Launching on March 10, 1975, and concluding on March 11, 1975, the Buon Ma Thuot victory in the Central Highlands Campaign delivered a decisive blow that triggered the enemy’s successive defeats. It paved the way for a series of resounding victories by Vietnamese forces, culminating in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign, which brought the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising to a triumphant conclusion, leading to the complete liberation of the South and national reunification. Today, Buon Ma Thuot is designated as a regional hub, driving growth across the Central Highlands.
The "choc troi" (sky-high) pho and stir-fried pho combo (Pho Landmark81), crafted by chefs at Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection in Ho Chi Minh City, offers a unique culinary experience. Diners can savour Vietnam’s traditional pho while taking in panoramic views of the City from above.
Passionate about aircraft carriers, warships, yachts, and more, farmer Nguyen Phuong De from Vinh Thuan Hamlet, Vinh Hanh Commune, Chau Thanh District, An Giang Province, has dedicated himself to designing and crafting ship models from composite plastic. His creations have drawn numerous orders from model enthusiasts in Vietnam and abroad.
Thieng Lieng Island hamlet, known as the "island within an island," is part of Thanh An Island commune in Can Gio district, Ho Chi Minh City. With its vast salt fields, rustic charm, and friendly locals, it has become the first community-based tourism model in the City.
On March 7, in Hanoi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Adylbek Kasymaliev, visited President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house at the Presidential Palace historical site, as part of the latter's official visit to Vietnam.
Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan officially established diplomatic relations on June 4, 1992. Over the past three decades, the two countries have maintained a strong cooperative relationship. Today, their friendship continues to grow, creating numerous opportunities for collaboration, particularly in the fields of economy, trade, and investment.
On the morning of March 6, 2025, at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh hosted a welcome ceremony for Kyrgyzstan's Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev during his official visit to Vietnam.
Power Transmission Company No. 3 (PTC3) manages the power grid across nine provinces in Vietnam’s central and Central Highlands regions, overseeing 2,338 km of 500kV transmission lines and six substations. To ensure safe and stable operations, PTC3 applies advanced technology in management, enhancing power efficiency and supporting national development.
On these days, the Cham Muslim community in An Giang province is observing the holy month of Ramadan, the most sacred occasion for muslims.
On March 4, the Ministry of National Defense held a rehearsal for the military parade marking the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30).
The Central Highlands campaign, which took place from March 4 to April 3, 1975, marked the beginning of the 1975 Spring General Offensive and Uprising by the Vietnamese armed forces and people. Its victory created a turning point that led to southern Vietnam's liberation and the country's reunification.
Over the past 70 years (March 3, 1955 – March 3, 2025), the Vietnam People's Air Force has continuously developed, matured, and fulfilled its tasks as a key force in protecting the homeland’s airspace, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Today, the Air Defense – Air Force (ADAF) is being further strengthened to be revolutionary, regular, seasoned, and gradually modernised to meet the demands of the new era.
As tradition dictates, on the last day of the first lunar month each year, the Mong ethnic people in Na Hau commune, Van Yen district, Yen Bai province, eagerly gather at village centres to celebrate the forest worship ceremony, also known as the forest festival. This annual event is held to express gratitude to the forest deities for their blessings over the past year and to set new commitments for forest protection in the year ahead.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with Deputy Prime Ministers Ho Duc Phoc and Nguyen Chi Dung, chaired a dialogue with US businesses in Hanoi on March 1.
