Ho Chi Minh City's sky lit up with a dazzling 15-minute fireworks display celebrating the 50th anniversary of National Reunification, drawing cheers and applause from crowds gathered at key locations like Saigon River Tunnel and Ba Son Bridge.
Fifty years ago, their ancestors raised the flag over the Independence Palace. Today, a new generation raises it again, not with guns but pride and gratitude.
During the 50th anniversary celebration of National Reunification Day, the Vietnam Air Force staged a spectacular aerial display featuring its modern fleet of Yak-130 trainer jets, Su-30MK2 multirole fighters, and Mi-8/Mi-17 helicopters - a powerful demonstration of the country's growing defense capabilities.
The parade's most poignant moment came when a precision rifle-and-military-band formation recreated the historic tank advance on Independence Palace, a breathtaking tribute to Vietnam's 50th Reunification Day.
In front of a roaring crowd in Bangkok, packed with traveling Vietnamese supporters, Vietnam U22 wrote a story of belief, resilience and courage, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Thailand U22 and lift the SEA Games men’s football gold medal.
19 Dec, 09:24 AM
Vietnam U22 overturned a two-goal deficit to defeat Thailand U22 3-2 after extra time, confirming their growing dominance in Southeast Asian football.
18 Dec, 11:14 PM
Through a seminar in Hanoi, half a century of friendship and cooperation between the two countries has been reviewed, while opening further avenues to promote bilateral ties in the next phase.
18 Dec, 07:12 PM
Vietnam’s shift from participant to proactive contributor in shaping global norms reflects its rising confidence, deeper engagement in rule-making and commitment to stability and shared development.
18 Dec, 04:15 PM
In Vietnam’s traffic context, proper helmet use for children is a critical measure to reduce fatalities and serious injuries, drawing on lessons from Sweden’s comprehensive approach that combines safe infrastructure, strict enforcement and community education.
18 Dec, 08:08 AM
The new route marks an important step in the national flag carrier’s European expansion strategy for 2025-2030, meeting increasing demand for travel, trade and family visits between Vietnam and the Nordic region.
18 Dec, 07:56 AM
A children’s cultural contest held in Tokyo has helped nurture pride, creativity and a deep connection to President Ho Chi Minh among Vietnamese families living across Japan.
16 Dec, 10:01 PM
Apart from economics, Vietnam has strengthened ASEAN unity and centrality by contributing across all three pillars, from political-security to economic and socio-cultural cooperation, including maritime security, climate action, digital transformation and people-centered development.
16 Dec, 09:25 PM