Trang noted that revisiting each stage of the relationship is crucial to fully assess the role of the former Soviet Union and the current Russian Federation in Vietnam’s development, particularly in education, human resource training, national defence-security.
The Party chief underlined that the EU remains a top partner in Vietnam’s foreign policy and noted with satisfaction the dynamic and comprehensive growth of the bilateral ties across all areas since the establishment of diplomatic relations 35 years ago (1990–2025).
Party General Secretary To Lam urged the Philippine Ambassador to focus on promoting several areas of bilateral cooperation, including enhancing political-diplomatic cooperation through facilitating high-level exchanges and contacts; boosting economic connectivity for the goal of 10 billion USD in bilateral trade; strengthening collaboration in security-defence, and maritime and oceanic matters; and promoting cooperation in other fields such as culture, sports, tourism, education and training, climate change adaptation, and disaster mitigation.
The exhibition in HCM City features 140 artefacts, photographs, and archival documents vividly capturing Vietnam’s resilient path from the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973 to the historic triumph that brought an end to decades of war and led to the reunification of the nation in 1975.
Hang described the April 30 victory as a triumph of conscience and justice, marking an end to the painful losses suffered by not only the Vietnamese people but also countless US families.
The US Department of Commerce revealed on April 21 that it would be imposing tariffs on solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian countries. The average tariff rate for Vietnamese firms is expected to be around 395.9%, with some companies facing potential duties of up to 800%.
Leahy, a key figure in promoting post-war reconciliation and cooperation in war legacy issues between the two countries, said that he always thought that the war in Vietnam was a mistake - a view he shares with many others.
The relationship between Dien Bien and the northern provinces of Laos is a vivid testament to the special solidarity between the two countries, said Vice Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Senior Lieutenant General Suvon Luongbunmi.
Vietnam highly appreciates Pope Francis’s role in promoting the relationship between Vietnam and the Vatican.
President Cuong's visit to Laos is taking place at a time when the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos are continuing to develop well.
The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.
Both sides affirmed the brotherhood and solidarity between the youth and people of the two countries, expressing their commitment to continuously striving to ensure that this exemplary relationship is passed down from one generation to the next.
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru's Vietnam visit is expected to deliver on tangible results, with the signing of numerous cooperation documents in various fields, especially in science and technology, green economy, digital economy, sustainable development, and strategic infrastructure development including transportation, energy, and electricity.
The ambassadors of Australia, the Dominican Republic, Algeria, and Angola came to present their credentials to the President of Vietnam on April 24.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said all activities of the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) must be student-oriented, create opportunities for them to contribute to the institute, link study and work, and contribute to the whole nation’s efforts to develop the digital economy, digital society, and digital citizens.
This visit comes at a significant time when both nations are implementing their respective Party resolutions and socio-economic development plans, having obtained numerous noteworthy achievements. Besides, the cooperation between the two countries have developed robustly, with high-level agreements being actively implemented and yielding important results across sectors.
This is the first state visit to Laos by President Cuong, demonstrating Vietnam's high regard and priority to Laos and the determination of the leaders of the two Parties and countries in promoting the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos.
During her reception to Vietnamese Ambassador to Slovenia Vu Le Thai Hoang following the diplomat presented his credentials to her at the Presidential Palace on April 23, she said there remains ample room for the two countries to enhance collaboration in high-tech industries, digital transformation, green growth, logistics, and labour.
On April 30, 1975, Sunnerberg came to work as usual, unaware of the historic day ahead. Then came the moment - news broke that Liberation Army had entered Saigon and surrounded the presidential palace of the Republic of Vietnam. Could it be true? Could 30 years of war really be over?
